Explore Up North
Sightseeing
Take a walk around this historical lighthouse, located 20 minutes north of downtown Traverse City. Make sure to bring a coat, the point can get a little windy.
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Old Mission Lighthouse
Take a walk around this historical lighthouse, located 20 minutes north of downtown Traverse City. Make sure to bring a coat, the point can get a little windy.
Beautiful sights from every angle! Make sure, to visit the National Park website so you are prepared for your visit.
https://www.nps.gov/piro/index.htm
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Pictured Rocks
Beautiful sights from every angle! Make sure, to visit the National Park website so you are prepared for your visit.
https://www.nps.gov/piro/index.htm
As the county seat of Leelanau County, Leland Michigan, is known as a historic fishing village showcasing a charming downtown filled with local art galleries, many specialty shops including the Fishtown shanties, and the backdrop of the delightful crystal blue waterfall.
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Leland
As the county seat of Leelanau County, Leland Michigan, is known as a historic fishing village showcasing a charming downtown filled with local art galleries, many specialty shops including the Fishtown shanties, and the backdrop of the delightful crystal blue waterfall.
This scenic route allows you to drive right up to the top of the dunes! Each overlook has terrific views and educational signs that tell you about the dunes and the overall area of Empire.
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
This scenic route allows you to drive right up to the top of the dunes! Each overlook has terrific views and educational signs that tell you about the dunes and the overall area of Empire.
Activities
Shanty Creek Resort - Summit Village
5780 Shanty Creek RdSleeping Bear Dunes
This National Lakeshore is a must see!
Boyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain RdSuch a great day trip park! Lots of trails to walk and so much history to learn. I recommend looking up the hours before visiting.
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Hartwick Pines State Park
3612 State Park DrSuch a great day trip park! Lots of trails to walk and so much history to learn. I recommend looking up the hours before visiting.
You can find shops, restaurants, a brewery, & winery here. I highly recommend signing up for a tour of the grounds.
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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StYou can find shops, restaurants, a brewery, & winery here. I highly recommend signing up for a tour of the grounds.
Fort Mackinac
7127 Huron Rd“Michigan has six state-designated dark sky parks, but the Headlands is the only currently given international dark sky status.”
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Headlands Internationaler Sternenpark
15675 Headlands Rd“Michigan has six state-designated dark sky parks, but the Headlands is the only currently given international dark sky status.”
They offer a great course along with wonderful food & drinks. Highly recommend.
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Twin Birch Golf Course
1030 Co Rd 612They offer a great course along with wonderful food & drinks. Highly recommend.
Grandview Golf Club
3003 Hagni Rd NECrystal Downs Country Club
249 Crystal Downs DrFarmer White's
11373 U.S. 31Sara Hardy Farmers Market
Cass StreetWineries
Peninsula Cellars
11480 Center RdLeft Foot Charley Winery
806 Red DrMari Vineyards
8175 Center RdBlack Star Farms Old Mission Winery
360 McKinley Rd EBreweries & Cideries
Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
121 N Bridge StLovely place to taste ciders & enjoy the beauty of the Sutton Bay country side.
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Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo RdLovely place to taste ciders & enjoy the beauty of the Sutton Bay country side.
Bee Well Mead & Cidery
116 N Bridge StRolling Oak Brewing Co
509 Norway StDistilleries
Grand Traverse Distillery Tasting Room
215 E Front StClose Restaurants
Dining within 20 minutes of chalet.
Dingman's Bar
19 W Bear Lake Rd SE
Manistee Lake Pizzeria & Bakery
The Hideaway Bar
Paddle Hard Brewing
227 Michigan AveMoose & Stella’s Cafe
Bennethum's Northern Inn
3917 Old 27 NPorter Haus
3885 Old Hwy 27 SSpike's Keg O Nails
301 Cedar StRay's - BBQ, Brews & Blues
204 Ingham StTwin Birch Golf Course
1030 Co Rd 612