Local Suggestions

Town of Glen Arbor

Eat at the Cherry Republic and shop all cherry things! Visit the art galleries Play mini-golf

Lake Michigan

Hang out at the many beautiful beaches on Lake Michigan.

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Hiking and various short walks on this National Lakeshore. The proportions are epic! "The park's 64 miles of curving sand shorelines remain edged with the largest dunes east of the Mississippi. There are also plenty of options for scenic hiking through hardwood forests, up to bluffs and for paddling crystal clear rivers, climbing, biking, beach-going and camping."

Manitou Islands

Traverse City

Lots of great restaurants and shops

Vineyards

There are lots of great vineyards in the area. Blackstar Farms is beautiful!

Drive the Lake Michigan coast to Chicago

There are lots of beach towns along the way and the water gets warmer as you go further south.

Saugatuck

Cute and queer town

The Upper Peninsula

The Upper Peninsula is gorgeous, especially the Lake Superior side. There is an airport in Marquette so you could drive the Lake Superior coast. Check out Pictured Rocks and the Porcupine Mountains. You also get to cross the Mackinac Bridge