The Highlands

Where Summer Unfolds

The best days aren’t scheduled.

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No Set Plans, Just Good Days

The days tend to stretch a little longer here.

A group of golfers on Doon Brae near the Camelot 6 chairlift

Absolutely an amazing place to stay with great mountain biking, pools, trails, and food. A great family trip!

A mountain biker at The Highlands Bike Park

A family putting on the Back Yaird Putting Green

Explore Your Summer

Some guests come to golf. Others come to ride, explore, or unwind. Most end up doing a little bit of everything.

Summer Golf

Play four championship courses surrounded by the northern Michigan summer. From unique layouts to scenic fairways, no two rounds feel the same.

And when the day slows down, the Doon Brae short course offers a different kind of round that is built for long summer evenings.

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Two women posing in mountain bike gear with their bikes

Bike Park

Lift-served laps, flowing trails, and the kind of days where you lose track of time. With 22 miles of trails, downhill and cross-country, it is easy to hop on a bike and explore.

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Resort Living

Some of the best moments happen between plans. Take it slow with a kayak trip around the pond or a scenic chairlift ride, watch the sunset from the patio, hike in the woods, or settle in by the bonfire. Resort living is whatever you want it to be.

Summer Activities & Events

Explore Northern Michigan

The Highlands puts northern Michigan within easy reach. Explore beach towns, scenic drives, local shops, and lake sunsets. All are part of the experience.

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Save 20% Off Lodging

Midweek Summer Vacation

Dates: July 5 - September 11, 2026 (Stay Sun-Thur)

Offer: Use code RESORTLIFE to save 20% off midweek stays in Heather Highlands Inn

The Highlands has been named one of Midwest Living's Best Midwest Resorts. And there is no better time to plan your stay.

Play four championship golf courses, loop Doon Brae, spend time in the bike park, or head out to Lake Michigan and nearby small towns. Or stay put and take it as it comes. Summer here doesn't need much planning.

Offer excludes Pleastview Lofts. This offer is subject to availability and cannot be combined with other offers or group rates. The discount may change without notice. It applies to new bookings only. Blackouts include: August 20, 23, & 24.

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