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The Great Up North of Michigan is a playground of different activities for all ages in all seasons. Go on a blossom tour in the spring. Hit the beaches in the summer. Pick apples in the fall. Ski the slopes in the winter. Whether it is a girls trip, romantic getaway, or family packed adventure, Northern Michigan is the place to be.
Old Mission Lighthouse
Old Mission Peninsula
Mission Point Lighthouse sits on the 45th parallel- halfway between the North Pole and the Equator. With great hiking trails, historical sites, beaches and picnic areas, you can spend a day of fun outdoors all year long. (Maybe not the beaches in January, but you can snowshoe the trails!)
Wineries
NoMi
With three Wine AVA’s and over three dozen different wineries between them, it is no surprise that people from all over the country flock to NoMi to experience their wine trails. You will find beautifully crafted wines that reflect the spirit of the region. Each winery has a personality all of its own and adds to the beautiful tapestry of American Winemaking. Cheers!
Beer and Kayaks
Traverse City
Like craft beer? Like paddling a winding river? Then you should try KaBrew! Guides will help you navigate you to the best breweries in Traverse City on bike and kayak. You will go with a group, so it's fun to make new friends along the way while enjoying a pint... or more.
Trails
NoMi
WIth so many great trails to choose from, there are trails for every level of difficulty around Northern Michigan. Most are well maintained, hard dirt packed trails that are used both by friends on foot and pedal. Check the websites to determine what is and is not allowed on the trails. Happy trails!
Old Mission Point Trail (Old Mission Peninsula)
The Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area (Traverse City)​
Alligator Hill Hiking and Ski Trail (Glen Arbor)
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​National Cherry Festival
Traverse City
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​The Festival is a fun summer tradition that happens every year in the first week of July. Come and celebrate Traverse City’s most well known agricultural product at the midway, as a parade spectator, visiting the Open Space food tents, and family fun activities all around town.
Pitspiters
Traverse City
Come and catch one of America's favorite pastimes as the Traverse City Pitspitters take the field. One of the state’s minor league ballparks is brimming with fun for all ages! There are always activities for the kids, and with a full bar and all the beloved concessions you could ask for, catching a ball game will make for an unforgettable time.
TART Trail
Traverse City
The Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trail is a 10.5 mile long paved pathway that contents you to shops, restaurants, and more. With views of both East and West Bays, this trail has many easy access points along the way and is perfect for walkers, joggers, bikers, and rollerbladers alike. Bonus! It links to the Leelanau Trail where you can navigate another 17 miles.
Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore
Empire and Beyond
Nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan, The Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore expands for miles in either direction. Forests, beaches, dune climbs, historical sites, trails and more await those who wish to explore this National Park Service land. With so much to see or do, take a day or a weekend to experience it all.
Shopping
NoMi
Welcome to small town America where the emphasis is on local and shops are brimming with the uniqueness that is so often void in our modern e-commerce dominated world. Whether you are strolling down the main streets of Charlevoix, Suttons Bay, Glen Arbor, Elk Rapids, Traverse City or more, you are bound to find something that speaks to you.
Beaches
NoMi
If you are a beach bum, you have come to the right place! There are so many great beaches in the area that it is hard to limit them to just a few, but here are few to check out:
Haserot Beach (OMP)
Bryant Park (Traverse City)
Clinch Park Beach (Traverse City)
Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Beaches (On Lake Michigan)
Empire Beach Village Park (Empire)
Buchans
Old Mission Peninsula
One of my favorite memories as a child was picking blueberries at Buchan’s, going home and making fresh blueberry pancakes. We would freeze the rest and snack on the frozen berries the rest of the season. After picking your fill, save room for their homemade ice cream.
TC Nightlife
Traverse City
The best nightlife, in my humble opinion, is sitting around a roaring bonfire and watching the stars come out in the dark sky above. But, if a social experience inside with friends and good vibes is more your thing, there are plenty of bars, lounges, live music and dance clubs in the area. West Bay Beach Holiday Inn Dayclub and VIEW Nightclub and Side Traxx are great for dancing. Great bars include 7 Monks Tavern, The Parlor, H & L Social, The Little Fleet or any of the great breweries in the area.
More Coming Soon!
Spas - Golf - Boating - Breweries - Historical Tours - Dennos Museum- Cideries
​Casinos - Equestrian - Skiing - Distilleries - Tennis - U Pick Farms - Pirate's Cove - Old Town Playhouse - Great Lakes Children's Museum - Interlochen Center for the Arts -
Bookshops - TC Film Fest - Coffee Shops -
Farm Stands - Snowshoeing - Fishing
​AND MORE!
