January 25, 2012 – 10:31 am
If beautiful beaches aer your thing look no further. Visit Traverse City Michigan! Rent a cottage or condo with Visit Up North Vacation Rentals. Call today 800-901-8922.
8. Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City’s tawny beaches and towering dunes merit the moniker Malibu of Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore features wilderness islands, trails through diverse ecosystems, and [...]
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January 18, 2011 – 12:36 pm
For a fun filled weekend head to Traverse City-the city by the Bay! This welcoming waterfront community has it all. 5 reasons to go now:
You want to reconnect with nature
For those looking to escape the bustle of busy city life, this area boasts wide open spaces of lush areas of natural beauty, big blue water, [...]
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October 9, 2010 – 3:29 pm
Best Enjoyed: Late September to Mid-October
Approximate Length: 190 miles
Fall is the season of the grape, where local vineyards harvest the future Chardonnays, Rieslings and Pinot Grigios. Combine a color tour of the region with a visit to Michigan’s wine country – a feast for the eye and the palate.
Choose one or several of the 19 wineries [...]
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Take a step back in time and enjoy this short tourism documentary on Northern Michigan from somewhere around 1950. It features the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Lake, Interlochen, Traverse City and other areas that we have cottages and homes. The really neat thing is that a lot of our area looks just like this [...]
 This habitat Discovery Center in Omena  www.savingbirds.org/ is located on three acres and is adjacent to a forty-four acre private sanctuary.This sanctuary was established in 1993 to aid slumping songbird populations.Since that time,it has hosted more than 60 nesting species. An additional hundred species have used the property for foraging during migration. The Center is open [...]
August 3, 2009 – 11:56 am
Visiting the great “Up North” is an experience to be shared. With miles of pristine waters, big blue skies, miles of hiking and biking, star gazing, festivals, nature watching and well the list just goes on and on. Whether it is baseball or fudge, napping under a tree or dining at your fav eatery, we [...]
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A rare opportunity to sail on a tall ship can be had on Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City.Sailing out of Traverse City the Tall Ship Manitou offers a noon,afternoon and evening sail.Featuring Wine Tasting Cruises and Family Packages this is one memorable trip that won’t soon be forgotten. www.tallshipsailing.com/
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There are a host of beautiful state parks that are perfect for hiking, site seeing, picnicing and more. General information is listed below. If you need a cottage or home to stay in while you enjoy the area, Visit Up North Vacation Rentals has some terrific accommodations. www.visitupnorth.com .Their seasoned staff knows the area well [...]
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Also posted in Environment, Fall, Glen Arbor/Empire, Lake Michigan, Lighthouses, Local Maps, Northport/Omena, Parks, Plan Your Trip, Recreation, Spring, Summer, Traverse City, Weather, Winter
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A trip to the bridge can be part of your vacation plans. With just a short day trip you can include this in your vacation memories. Plan on stopping at farmstands, cafes, gift shops and more.
From:
Traverse City – 110 miles
Suttons Bay – 126 miles
Northport – 138 miles
Leland – 136 miles
Glen Arbor – 137 miles
Interlochen – [...]
