Cannonsburg Michigan is a small community northwest of Grand
Rapids. It is included in the Forest Hills School District and has had
growth in residential housing in the last ten years. There are many
elite homes built in this area because of the natural scenery,
prestigious public school system, and proximity to downtown Grand
Rapids. The small village of Cannonsburg has a long history, as
evidenced by the historic buildings which comprise the commercial
hub of the village today.
First, and our personal favorite, is The HoneyCreek Inn, pictured
above. We have been enjoying the casual atmosphere and the
wonderful food at the Honeycreek Inn for over 30 years. It bills itself
as "This Pub under Polish-Irish Management – Be Patient." Whatever
nationality your roots are planted in, this is a great place to eat! The
bar has select brews on tap and "The Daily Special" is always worth
trying.
The Grist Mill, pictured above, is a recent addition to
Cannonsburg, although the original building is one of the original
businesses, as noted by its name. The Grist Mill has a fabulous Deli &
Bakery, a lunch room where you can order a meal, a quick stop
grocery, and gas pumps on the side. Everything today’s
Cannonsburg neighbors might need. It is always busy and you can’t
get a better quick lunch anywhere.
The Bottle Shop is a beer, wine, and liquor emporium that serves the
Cannonsburg area. This building was the original general store for
generations. If you have a hankering for some liquid refreshment,
this is the spot to go in Cannonsburg.
This building houses The Cannonsburg Historical Museum.
Cannonsburg was founded in 1842, that is 167 years of local history.
We will have to make a special trip to see the local history preserved
here.
The last big attraction in Cannonsburg is the first for many in our
area – Cannonsburg Ski Area. This is one of the only local ski areas,
the other being Pando, which is smaller. Their website has a
Webcam, with real time pictures of the conditions.
As you can see, a nice sunny day in February, the slopes are far
from empty. The Cannonsburg Ski Area has a large open air concert
area that is used in the summer for Grand Rapids Symphony
Presentations, such as the July 4th Pops Concert which is a local
favorite. Our small tour is over, but towns like Cannonsburg are a
vital part of our Greater Grand Rapids Area.
We have many small towns and villages that have big attractions for
for the West Michigan travelers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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