Lake City, Michigan — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

City in Michigan, United States.
Served by Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL).

History

Lake City is a city in and county seat of Missaukee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the population of Lake City was 829. Lake City has been nicknamed "Michigan's Christmas Tree Capital", due to the high number of farms near the city.

Airports

Wexford County Airport (CAD) 11 mi to the centre

Cadillac, MI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) 27 mi to the centre

Houghton Lake, MI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

Indoor | Outdoor

Home Acres Sky Ranch Airport 2.2 mi to the centre

Lake City, MI, US

Outdoor

Moorestown Airpark 14 mi to the centre

Moorestown, MI, US

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lake City, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Amtrak

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Intercity coach

Intercity coach

Intercity coach