Mikaela & Jake
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Kayak, Bike & Brew
A unique and adventurous way to explore Traverse City as a guide takes you on a bike and kayak tour of the city, stopping at 4 breweries throughout. This is hands-down a MUST DO -- call ahead and make reservations now, as the tours will be filling up fast!
Front Street
Front street is the shopping, dining and drinking hub of Traverse City. If you're not sure what you want to do, you can find the answer here!
Right Brain Brewery
A funky and fun brewery that serves up some delicious drafts right near downtown Traverse. If they have it on tap, we recommend the Concrete Dinosaur!
Short's Brewing Company
The best beers hands down. While not in Traverse, this innovative and award winning brewery in the quaint town of Bellaire is definitely worth the drive. See where Jake's love of beer began!
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Named "Most Beautiful Place in America" by Good Morning America, this gorgeous national park is worth the visit. You can either drive along the shore or explore for yourself on one of the many hiking trails; the breath-taking views of the lake and the sweeping sugar-sand dunes here are hard to forget.
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
This small peninsula in Michigan, on the same 45th parallel as the renowned Bordeaux region of France, is home to over 20 wineries. Choose from 1 of 3 unique mini-wine trails for easy touring and tasting.
Leland Fishtown
Explore this historic fishing village with shanties dating from the 1800s. The scenic drive up the M-22 to get here isn't bad either!
The Cook's House
Listed as one of Chef Mario Batali's favorite restaurants in the world, take a chance to explore the magnificent local cuisine in Traverse City here at The Cook's House.
And MUCH More!!
There are countless things to do and see in Northern Michigan! Try checking out a local cherry farm or farmer's market, sailing or fishing on Lake Michigan, exploring the Grand Traverse Commons or touring through one of the historic lighthouses - this list could go on!