Chip’s guidebook to Northern Michigan

Chip
Chip’s guidebook to Northern Michigan

Activities

Awesome trails and nature center, including multiple boardwalk trails along Finch Creek & Grass River.
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Grass River Natural Area
6500 Alden Hwy
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Awesome trails and nature center, including multiple boardwalk trails along Finch Creek & Grass River.
Beautiful beach with play area for kids, walkable to downtown for shops and food
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Veterans' Memorial Park
410 River St
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Beautiful beach with play area for kids, walkable to downtown for shops and food
One of the most stunning views within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy the hike through the woods and pop out at a breathtaking view overlooking Lake Michigan and the Manitou islands.
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Pyramid Point Trail
Basch Road
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One of the most stunning views within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy the hike through the woods and pop out at a breathtaking view overlooking Lake Michigan and the Manitou islands.
A beautiful beach along the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with a stream running into Lake MI. Swim in the lake or watch for warblers and Bald Eagles!
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Esch Beach
Esch Road
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A beautiful beach along the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with a stream running into Lake MI. Swim in the lake or watch for warblers and Bald Eagles!
Hike through the woods and along the sand dune bluffs for some gorgeous views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake MI.
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Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff Trail
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Hike through the woods and along the sand dune bluffs for some gorgeous views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes & Lake MI.
Walk around the historic and hauntingly beautiful Commons in TC. It used to be an expansive psychological hospital turned into shops, restaurants, and condos.
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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh St
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Walk around the historic and hauntingly beautiful Commons in TC. It used to be an expansive psychological hospital turned into shops, restaurants, and condos.
Enjoy this accessible Up North city right on Little Traverse Bay. Walk the downtown, explore the harbor, and walk down the pier to enjoy a breathtaking sunset. Visit Bay Harbor for more shops and harbor views or Petoskey State Park for a beautiful beach experience.
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Petoskey
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Enjoy this accessible Up North city right on Little Traverse Bay. Walk the downtown, explore the harbor, and walk down the pier to enjoy a breathtaking sunset. Visit Bay Harbor for more shops and harbor views or Petoskey State Park for a beautiful beach experience.
Taste some wine on the rooftop looking over the beautiful Old Mission Peninsula
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Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn
15900 Rue Devin
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Taste some wine on the rooftop looking over the beautiful Old Mission Peninsula
Grab some ice cream across the street at McDonald's and watch a beautiful sunset while the kids play in the sand or at the playground.
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Bayside Park
5705 Munson Ave
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Grab some ice cream across the street at McDonald's and watch a beautiful sunset while the kids play in the sand or at the playground.

Food scene

Delicious food scene, beautiful downtown, gorgeous waterfront
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Traverse City
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Delicious food scene, beautiful downtown, gorgeous waterfront
One of our favorite restaurants in TC
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Little G's Fusion Cuisine
531 W Front St
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One of our favorite restaurants in TC
The original Short's brewery in the quaint downtown of Bellaire. Enjoy some brewpub fare and walk to ice cream afterwards!
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Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
121 N Bridge St
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The original Short's brewery in the quaint downtown of Bellaire. Enjoy some brewpub fare and walk to ice cream afterwards!
One of our favorite restaurants in TC!
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Brasserie Amie
160 East Front Street
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One of our favorite restaurants in TC!
Visit the cute little downtown of Petoskey and stop in to Roast & Toast for a cup a joe & a delicious sandwich, then walk down to the harbor for a beautiful view of Little Traverse Bay
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Roast & Toast
309 E Lake St
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Visit the cute little downtown of Petoskey and stop in to Roast & Toast for a cup a joe & a delicious sandwich, then walk down to the harbor for a beautiful view of Little Traverse Bay
A good brewpub in downtown Elk Rapids. Go out to dinner and then enjoy a stunning sunset over Grand Traverse Bay.
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Cellar 152
152 River St
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A good brewpub in downtown Elk Rapids. Go out to dinner and then enjoy a stunning sunset over Grand Traverse Bay.
Seriously, treat yoself to some honey lavender ice cream. For reals. Just do it. You're welcome.
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Milk & Honey
240 E Front St
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Seriously, treat yoself to some honey lavender ice cream. For reals. Just do it. You're welcome.
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Apache Trout Grill
13671 S W Bay Shore Dr
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Sightseeing

Torch lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the country. You gotta see it.
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Torch Lake Sandbar
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Torch lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in the country. You gotta see it.
Secluded beach with a beautiful creek on Good Harbor Bay
Shalda Creek
Secluded beach with a beautiful creek on Good Harbor Bay
Leland, aka "Fishtown" on the Leelanau Peninsula. Explore the historic town, sample some fresh fish, and eat right on the water!
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Leland
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Leland, aka "Fishtown" on the Leelanau Peninsula. Explore the historic town, sample some fresh fish, and eat right on the water!
A must-do during as part of a Fall color tour
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Tunnel of Trees
Michigan 119
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A must-do during as part of a Fall color tour