Jeannine & Eric
Things To Do
Barb's Bakery
A Northport icon known for early morning pastries, Barb’s Bakery is a must-visit when in town. We recommend getting there early for the best selection. While they’re known for the cinnamon twists, Jeannine’s favorite is the fluffy glazed twist and Eric loves the triple berry muffin.
Village Cheese Shanty
Floating on the docks of Fishtown, the Village Cheese Shanty self identifies as “a never-trendy, tourist-friendly, palate teasing, village cheese shop” — but it’s much more than a cheese shop, it’s home to the best sandwiches on the peninsula. J orders the Bear and E loves the Carp River. Cash or check only.
M22
M22 is much more than a road. This 116-mile state-designated scenic highway traces the coastline of the Leelanau Peninsula. It weaves inland lakes, rivers, dunes, orchards and vineyards, harbor towns, Great Lakes' history, and of course, Sleeping Bear Dunes. Follow M22 into Glen Arbor and visit the M22 store to learn more about micro-adventures, dress like a local, and even have a glass of wine.
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
Northern Michigan is the cherry capital of the world growing 75% of the country's variety of mighty Montmorency cherries. Cherry Republic is a destination in and of itself — try their 200+ cherry products (yes, really), stop for a glass of cherry wine, and visit their cafe for cherry-inspired dishes.
The Mitten Brewing Company-Northport
Named after Michigan’s iconic shape, The Mitten is a local haunt serving up great local beers and ciders. On weekends the pizza truck is open on the patio.
Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
A third-generation family-owned, old-world deli, market, and wine shop in Traverse City. They serve up world-famous sandwiches as well as one of the largest wine rooms north of Detroit. E loves the Godfather and J highly recommends the potato salad.
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Voted the most beautiful place in America (literally), the sandy beach bluffs tower 450’ above Lake Michigan. These high dunes afford spectacular views across the lake (and an incredibly humbling climb). Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore gets its name from one dune in particular—the Mother Bear. As legend has it, long ago, along the Wisconsin shoreline, a mother bear and her two cubs were driven into Lake Michigan by a raging forest fire. The bears swam for many hours, but soon the cubs tired. Mother bear reached the shore first and climbed to the top of a high bluff to watch and wait for her cubs. The cubs drowned within sight of the shore. The Great Spirit created two islands to mark the spot where the cubs disappeared and then created a solitary dune to represent the eternal vigil of mother bear.
Old Mission Peninsula
The Old Mission Peninsula is an 18-mile sliver of land that juts out into the turquoise-blue waters of Grand Traverse Bay and teems with natural beauty and some of the most stunning vistas in the region. The Old Mission Peninsula is home to 10 wineries. Each boasts stunning lake and vineyard views, award-winning wines, and many offer delicious nibbles while you’re sipping. Visitors can tour the Old Mission Wine Trail on a guided or self-guided tour.