LEGS INN is currently closed. We will re-open on FRIDAY MAY 21 for the 2010 SEASON. Thanks to all our guests from around the world and friends from down the street for visiting us this year. Did you know Legs Inn was named a Top Ten Staff Favorite "Bonus Find" by COASTAL LIVING magazine. Click here to read more.
For information regarding a stay with us in 2010 please call 231.526.2281 or email us with your request. Click here to review rates, see pics and learn more about the cottages at Legs Inn.
"This is the one place where you actually hope there is a line to get in, so you can linger in the manicured gardens where the view over Lake Michigan is as close to heaven as you're likely to get on earth. Time it right and you'll catch a captivating sunset that's more than worth the wait. Or better yet, try to get one of the dining tables outside and then raise your glass in a 'Hail to Chief Smolak' Smacznego!"
Legs Inn is conveniently located near historic places: Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Mackinaw City, Cheboygan and at the end of famed scenic route M119 "Tunnel of Trees."
Located in historic Cross Village, Michigan, Legs Inn is a "monument to nature." Built on a high bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, it is unique and mysterious as seen in its architecture and decor. The fantasy-like atmosphere of this medieval looking stone, timber and driftwood landmark was created by one man, Polish immigrant, Stanley Smolak. He fell in love with Northern Michigan and its people, many of them Ottawa and Chippewa Indians and decided to settle in Cross Village in 1921.
A blend of Old World European and Indian cultures creates a memorable atmosphere. The entry foyer, tavern, game and dining rooms are all filled with an intriguing collection of nature and hand carved furniture -- whimsical creations made of tree stumps, twisted limbs and roots, driftwood sculptures and massive fieldstone fireplaces.
Authentic Polish cuisine is our specialty, but delicious American dishes, including local fresh Whitefish, are also served. The Smolak family and staff are dedicated to making your visit to Legs Inn an unforgettable experience, which will have you returning often with family and friends throughout the years.
Throughout the decades Legs Inn has become a famous family destination and restaurant. It has been acknowledged and praised by major magazines, TV broadcasters, newspapers, travel-related web sites, tour guides and guests from across the country and around the world. We look forward to your visit.
FRIENDS of LEGS INN
Just a short walk from Legs Inn you'll find Three Pines Studio, a working studio in the arts and crafts tradition. The Studio has the works of approximately 60 artists, all of whom have ties to the local area. At Three Pines, one can find pottery, fiber art, jewelry, furniture, paintings (watercolors, oils, acrylics), cold, warm and hot glass, quill boxes and several other interesting and beautiful objects. Visit Three Pines Studio on the web.
Located just across the street from Legs Inn, Cross Village Rug Works, a nonprofit group, has launched a self-supporting cottage industry that will teach and nurture artisan skills, as well as produce beautiful handcrafted rugs, all while supporting northern Michigan's agricultural community in the process. Although Cross Village Rug Works will officially open in late spring 2009, anyone interested may call for a tour. For more information or to make a donation, please call 231.526.7849.
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