Bellaire, Michigan

About Bellaire

Set in the northern part of Michigan, Bellaire is a small town, home to 1,045 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Bellaire is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 547 residents per square mile.

📰 Bellaire News Today

• This Small Michigan Town Is the Ultimate Up North Escape—With Cherry Bourbon, Boutique Cabins, and Kayaking Midwest Living · Jul 22
• Bellaire Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
• Harold "Hal" Lewis Obituary Feb 26, 2026 Mortensen Funeral Homes · Feb 26
• Emergency repairs begin at Bellaire Dam as water levels rise 9and10News.com · Apr 14
• Leonard Miller Obituary (2026) - Bellaire, MI - Mortensen Funeral Homes - Bellaire Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Bellaire Unique

• Positioned in northern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bellaire

• Chloe's Chop House — steak house
• The Pelican's Nest — burger
• Corner Bistro (café)
• Papa K's Pizza — pizza
• Proudly Serving Starbucks Coffee Bar — coffee shop (café)
• Toonie's Steak and Fish House

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Bellaire Area Historical Society and Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bellaire

• Cedar River Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Custer Township Park reviews ★
• Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area reviews ★
• Golden-Days Loon Nature Sanctuary · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Loon Nursery · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Torch Lake Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Antrim County Fairgrounds reviews ★
• Craven Park reviews ★
• Grass River Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• MDNR Boating Access Site reviews ★
• Openo Park and Boat Launch reviews ★
• Richardi Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Bellaire

• Bellaire MiddleHigh School
• John R Rodger Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Bellaire

🏘️ Nearby Communities