There are a lot of great places to visit and sites to see in Norhtern Michigan. There are many state parks, lakes, and wineries. We've written about some of our favorite gems in the area. Remember to bring your camera.
Come join us as we explore some of what the area has to offer.
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Thirty-two miles off of our West Coast just over the horizon and beyond our view lies what some call the Emerald Isle. On the map it is more commonly known as Beaver Island. This gem of Lake Michigan is 13 miles long and 6 miles wide with a total area of approximately 40 square miles.
I’ve always been fascinated with maps and even more so with out-of-the-way places, especially islands. Just like the Manitou Islands, which we visited last year, Beaver Island is one of those spots I wanted to add to my list of destinations. Earlier in the year we mentioned our idea to some good friends who agreed to join us and together we made plans.
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Before my wife and I settled in Northern Michigan we would haunt the Sleeping Bear Dunes area during our summer vacations. The entire area offers a wealth of things to see and do. We camped in the Platte River Campground and hiked the many trails in and around the dunes area. Whether we were on Pierce Stocking Drive, standing on the overlook or doing the dune climb, our eyes would always gaze out to the Manitou Islands. For some reason, we never felt that we had the time to go out there to see what they were all about. Instead we read about them and took pictures from afar.
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Interlochen Center For The Arts |
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If you are visiting or live in Northwestern Michigan, you owe it to yourself to visit Interlochen Center for the Arts. Located just a short drive from Traverse City, six hours from Chicago and four hours from Detroit, Interlochen is situated on a picturesque 1200 acre wooded campus located among two beautiful lakes, Duck Lake and Green Lake.
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Michigan has some of the finest state parks in the country. No matter what your outdoor interests, you can find them here. The following is a summary of 12 great Michigan parks located in northwest lower Michigan. Each has a link available for more detail. Grab a pack and hit the trail. Nature awaits you.
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Top Five Favorite Wineries |
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When you visit the area you'll want to stop by some of the wineries in the area. We've listed our top five picks for you and have a map marked with the wineries. All have tasting rooms and some offer tours.
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Leland's Fishtown - Half the Fun is Getting there! |
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Leland, Michigan should be on your "must do" list of places to visit. Located on the Leelanau Peninsula in northwestern Lower Michigan it is an easy, scenic drive from Traverse City and had much to offer.
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When visiting the Traverse City area, one of the “must do” tours is the Old Mission Peninsula. This is a perfect day trip or at the very least a half-day trip. This picturesque finger of land separates East Grand Traverse Bay from West Grand Traverse Bay.
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