Legs Inn - Cross Village
At the northern end of the "Tunnel of Trees" is a truly unique Michigan business, The Legs Inn. A destination all by itself, you have to go there to find out for yourself. One thing that is often overlooked is the view. This is the only spot in Michigan from which you can see 4 lighthouses at one time. Be sure to visit the gift shop. Legs Inn is open from late May until the leaves are off the 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.
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