Area Features & Directions
Welcome to 253 Waffle Drive and South Central Michigan
For complete information of Branch County please visit this Branch County Tourism Website: http://www.discover-michigan.com
Branch County, Michigan is located half way between Chicago and Detroit along the Old Sauk Trail also known as the U.S. 12 Heritage Route. I-69 runs north and south in the middle of the county, making Branch County easily accessible by automobile from either I-94 to the north or the 80/90 Toll Road to the south. Coldwater, Bronson, Union City and Quincy make up the quaint communities where you can find home-town festivals, boutique shops, lakes and events make this area a great place to escape to.
Whether you are looking for spa treatment, a couples get-away, family vacations or de-stressing after a long work week, Branch County is the place to be. Visit our Capri Drive-In movie, the Little River Railroad steam engine train rides, the Sauk Trail Trading Post is the largest Minnetonka Moccassin shop in America, ride the go karts or play paint ball at the Adventure Zone or visit the Allen Antique Barn for that one of a kind gift.
INFORMATION RELATED TO THE COTTAGE RENTAL ON 253 WAFFLE DRIVE WHICH IS LOCATED ON MORRISION LAKE WHICH IS PART OF THE NORTH CHAING OF LAKES:
For the skiing and pleasure craft enthusiast --- Morrison and Randall Lakes are more suited for skiing because of their large size. The remainder of the chain is beautiful to cruise through for the scenery. The last lake is Messenger Lake which has the County Park with a picnic area and beach. There are 2 eating places on the chain that is accessible by boat.
When you are not out on one of the Lakes or relaxing in the cottage, there are many other "Things To Do":
For the Golfer --- There are 5 public golf courses within a range of 7 to 15 miles from the cottage. The Quincy Golf Course is just south of Quincy. Turtle Creek Golf Club is near Union City. The Prairie River Golf Course is west of Bronson. Iyopawa Island Golf Club is south of Coldwater at Coldwater Lake. The Coldwater Country Club is on Morrison Lake and visible from the cottage. The Coldwater Country Club can be accessed by either car or boat, and makes for a memorable time to get there by boat and then enjoy a wonderful lunch or dinner at the golf course restaurant . Several of the other courses have restaurants as well.
For Dining --- (from steaks to Chinese) there are several fine restaurants close by and many more within a moderate driving distance. For the kids ---- there are plenty of fast food places along "Hamburger Alley" in Coldwater on U.S. 12 or go down memory lane to the drive-in restaurant with car hops.
Next for your Shopping and Laundry needs --- Coldwater has a good variety of shopping in its downtown business district, these consist of gift shops, ice cream parlors, clothing stores and anything that you can imagine. There are several shopping plazas in the Coldwater area that include Super Meijers and Super Wal-Mart. For the handyman there is an Ace Hardware, Legg Lumber and a Home Depot. Just south of us over the Indiana Toll Road (about 16 miles) there is a large factory discount outlet center. Within 30 miles there is the large Lakeview Square Mall south of Battle Creek (it has it all)! There is Waffle Farm Camp Ground right next to our cottage which has a Camp Store which is great for a large selection of grocery items (except produce and fresh meats), souvenirs, novelties, camping supplies, a large inventory of fishing equipment, live bait, ice, beverages, boat gas, air, and LP tank fill up. (Get your fishing license here, too). They also offer a local Shoppers Guide (free) which comes out once a week. This is loaded with yard and garage sales, many local auctions and the local store ads. The CampStore also has other local tour and vacation guides (free) which have articles on fishing, boating, dining and things to do in the area. The City of Coldwater has 3 conveniently located laundry mats. Please feel free to ask at the Camp Store for any tourism information and directions you may need.
For Entertainment --- the historic Tibbets Opera House in downtown Coldwater offers a professional summer stock lineup every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Also the dinner theater at Turkeyville U.S.A. is north of Marshall. The Branch County Historical Society offers tours through the Victorian Wing House here in Coldwater. There are 2 bowling alleys. Coldwater has one of the few remaining 2-screen drive-in theaters in the country, plus a 6 cinema Theatre. The Skate Ranch (roller skating) is just south of Coldwater. Butler Motor Speedway is 13 miles from the campground with different types of stock car races every Saturday night during the summer and Michigan International Speedway in only 45 miles away. Coldwater has an American Legion, Elks Temple, Eagles Hall and a Moose Lodge for members of these fraternal organizations. Allen, the "Antique Capitol of Michigan", is 15 miles east of Coldwater on U.S. 12. In May, coldwater hosts a two-day car show/swap meet, help at the Branch County Fairgrounds, that features more than 1,400 antique autos, hot rods, and custom cars. For the month of June the Strawberry Festival is held in downtown Coldwater, also the Annual Cool Truck Show is held during June. During Jully at Bronson (10 miles) is the Polish Festival (one of the largest in southern Michigan), a Hot-Air Balloon Festival is held in Battle Creek, just 35 miles away. August gives us the nationally famous Magiv Fesitval at Colon (20 miles), and the Branch County Fair is held the second week of August. The Second weekend after Labor Day in September you will enjoy the Apple Festival that also fills the downtown area with craft exhibits.
New in 2009 is the Firekeepers Casino located in Battle Creek which is approximately 20 miles from the cottage, just off of I-69.
This map depicts traveling to Coldwater, MI within a 400 mile radius. From Chicago, you want to get to 80-90 and travel East to I-69 North. From Ohio, travel west on 80-90 to I-69 North. From the Detroit area, take I-94 west to I-69 South. From Ft. Wayne or Indianapolis, travel I-69 North.
The red star indicates the city of Coldwater. I-69 is main Interstate to use. Coldwater is exit 13, you want to exit on Jonesville Rd, exit #16.
This map depicts a 60 mile radius of Coldwater, MI.
These maps depict your final destination. Take exit #16 off I-69. You will need to go west on Jonesville Rd, approximately 1 mile. When you come to the end of Jonesville Rd, you can turn left or right on Union City Rd, you will turn right or head North approximately one half of a mile. There is the “old” Waffle Drive road, go immediately past that road and you’ll see a “new” unmarked dirt road, turn left on that road and take all the way to the end, which is a cul-de-sac. We are the last cottage on the cul-de-sac, 253 Waffle Drive. You can either park on the cul-de-sac or drive down the driveway to the front of the cottage.
Note: If you drive past Waffle Farms Campground, you drove too far.
Note the chain of lakes just North of Coldwater. At 253 Waffle Drive you'll have access to all seven lakes. They are connected by a "no wake zone."
To get to the public Boat Launch:
From the cottage, head South on Union City Road for approximately 1 ½ miles, just past the Coldwater Country Club Golf Course you'll come upon Narrows Rd, turn right or west. You will travel approx. 3/4 mile on Narrows Rd (the golf course will be on your right hand side) until you see a public Boat Launch. Launch your boat there and head back towards the golf course in your boat, there is a canal (runs South to North) along the course which takes you from Randall Lake to Morrison Lake. Head to Morrison Lake, which will get you back to the cottage at 253 Waffle Drive
Items of Note on the 7 Chain of Lakes:
For more information about the cottage, directions and area features please feel free to Contact Us.
For complete information of Branch County please visit this Branch County Tourism Website: http://www.discover-michigan.com
Branch County, Michigan is located half way between Chicago and Detroit along the Old Sauk Trail also known as the U.S. 12 Heritage Route. I-69 runs north and south in the middle of the county, making Branch County easily accessible by automobile from either I-94 to the north or the 80/90 Toll Road to the south. Coldwater, Bronson, Union City and Quincy make up the quaint communities where you can find home-town festivals, boutique shops, lakes and events make this area a great place to escape to. Whether you are looking for spa treatment, a couples get-away, family vacations or de-stressing after a long work week, Branch County is the place to be. Visit our Capri Drive-In movie, the Little River Railroad steam engine train rides, the Sauk Trail Trading Post is the largest Minnetonka Moccassin shop in America, ride the go karts or play paint ball at the Adventure Zone or visit the Allen Antique Barn for that one of a kind gift.
INFORMATION RELATED TO THE COTTAGE RENTAL ON 253 WAFFLE DRIVE WHICH IS LOCATED ON MORRISION LAKE WHICH IS PART OF THE NORTH CHAING OF LAKES:
North Chain of Lakes
(Includes: Craig Lake, Morrison Lake, Randall Lake, North Lake, Cemetery Lake and Messenger Lake)For the skiing and pleasure craft enthusiast --- Morrison and Randall Lakes are more suited for skiing because of their large size. The remainder of the chain is beautiful to cruise through for the scenery. The last lake is Messenger Lake which has the County Park with a picnic area and beach. There are 2 eating places on the chain that is accessible by boat.
When you are not out on one of the Lakes or relaxing in the cottage, there are many other "Things To Do":
For the Golfer --- There are 5 public golf courses within a range of 7 to 15 miles from the cottage. The Quincy Golf Course is just south of Quincy. Turtle Creek Golf Club is near Union City. The Prairie River Golf Course is west of Bronson. Iyopawa Island Golf Club is south of Coldwater at Coldwater Lake. The Coldwater Country Club is on Morrison Lake and visible from the cottage. The Coldwater Country Club can be accessed by either car or boat, and makes for a memorable time to get there by boat and then enjoy a wonderful lunch or dinner at the golf course restaurant . Several of the other courses have restaurants as well.
For Dining --- (from steaks to Chinese) there are several fine restaurants close by and many more within a moderate driving distance. For the kids ---- there are plenty of fast food places along "Hamburger Alley" in Coldwater on U.S. 12 or go down memory lane to the drive-in restaurant with car hops.
Next for your Shopping and Laundry needs --- Coldwater has a good variety of shopping in its downtown business district, these consist of gift shops, ice cream parlors, clothing stores and anything that you can imagine. There are several shopping plazas in the Coldwater area that include Super Meijers and Super Wal-Mart. For the handyman there is an Ace Hardware, Legg Lumber and a Home Depot. Just south of us over the Indiana Toll Road (about 16 miles) there is a large factory discount outlet center. Within 30 miles there is the large Lakeview Square Mall south of Battle Creek (it has it all)! There is Waffle Farm Camp Ground right next to our cottage which has a Camp Store which is great for a large selection of grocery items (except produce and fresh meats), souvenirs, novelties, camping supplies, a large inventory of fishing equipment, live bait, ice, beverages, boat gas, air, and LP tank fill up. (Get your fishing license here, too). They also offer a local Shoppers Guide (free) which comes out once a week. This is loaded with yard and garage sales, many local auctions and the local store ads. The CampStore also has other local tour and vacation guides (free) which have articles on fishing, boating, dining and things to do in the area. The City of Coldwater has 3 conveniently located laundry mats. Please feel free to ask at the Camp Store for any tourism information and directions you may need.
For Entertainment --- the historic Tibbets Opera House in downtown Coldwater offers a professional summer stock lineup every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Also the dinner theater at Turkeyville U.S.A. is north of Marshall. The Branch County Historical Society offers tours through the Victorian Wing House here in Coldwater. There are 2 bowling alleys. Coldwater has one of the few remaining 2-screen drive-in theaters in the country, plus a 6 cinema Theatre. The Skate Ranch (roller skating) is just south of Coldwater. Butler Motor Speedway is 13 miles from the campground with different types of stock car races every Saturday night during the summer and Michigan International Speedway in only 45 miles away. Coldwater has an American Legion, Elks Temple, Eagles Hall and a Moose Lodge for members of these fraternal organizations. Allen, the "Antique Capitol of Michigan", is 15 miles east of Coldwater on U.S. 12. In May, coldwater hosts a two-day car show/swap meet, help at the Branch County Fairgrounds, that features more than 1,400 antique autos, hot rods, and custom cars. For the month of June the Strawberry Festival is held in downtown Coldwater, also the Annual Cool Truck Show is held during June. During Jully at Bronson (10 miles) is the Polish Festival (one of the largest in southern Michigan), a Hot-Air Balloon Festival is held in Battle Creek, just 35 miles away. August gives us the nationally famous Magiv Fesitval at Colon (20 miles), and the Branch County Fair is held the second week of August. The Second weekend after Labor Day in September you will enjoy the Apple Festival that also fills the downtown area with craft exhibits.
New in 2009 is the Firekeepers Casino located in Battle Creek which is approximately 20 miles from the cottage, just off of I-69.
Directions To the Cottage
Getting to 253 Waffle Drive is very easy. The cottage is only 2 miles west of I-69 and approximately 16 miles north of the Indiana/Michigan boarder. I think you'll find this to be a very easy location to find and travel to.This map depicts traveling to Coldwater, MI within a 400 mile radius. From Chicago, you want to get to 80-90 and travel East to I-69 North. From Ohio, travel west on 80-90 to I-69 North. From the Detroit area, take I-94 west to I-69 South. From Ft. Wayne or Indianapolis, travel I-69 North.
The red star indicates the city of Coldwater. I-69 is main Interstate to use. Coldwater is exit 13, you want to exit on Jonesville Rd, exit #16.This map depicts a 60 mile radius of Coldwater, MI.
These maps depict your final destination. Take exit #16 off I-69. You will need to go west on Jonesville Rd, approximately 1 mile. When you come to the end of Jonesville Rd, you can turn left or right on Union City Rd, you will turn right or head North approximately one half of a mile. There is the “old” Waffle Drive road, go immediately past that road and you’ll see a “new” unmarked dirt road, turn left on that road and take all the way to the end, which is a cul-de-sac. We are the last cottage on the cul-de-sac, 253 Waffle Drive. You can either park on the cul-de-sac or drive down the driveway to the front of the cottage.Note: If you drive past Waffle Farms Campground, you drove too far.
Note the chain of lakes just North of Coldwater. At 253 Waffle Drive you'll have access to all seven lakes. They are connected by a "no wake zone."
To get to the public Boat Launch:From the cottage, head South on Union City Road for approximately 1 ½ miles, just past the Coldwater Country Club Golf Course you'll come upon Narrows Rd, turn right or west. You will travel approx. 3/4 mile on Narrows Rd (the golf course will be on your right hand side) until you see a public Boat Launch. Launch your boat there and head back towards the golf course in your boat, there is a canal (runs South to North) along the course which takes you from Randall Lake to Morrison Lake. Head to Morrison Lake, which will get you back to the cottage at 253 Waffle Drive
Items of Note on the 7 Chain of Lakes:
For more information about the cottage, directions and area features please feel free to Contact Us.