Addie & Nick
Things To Do
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Are there mountains in northern Michigan? Kind of... Sometimes referred to as “mountains of sand” otherwise known as the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Part of the national park system since 1970, Sleeping Bear is one of America’s most profoundly beautiful landscapes: a 64-mile curve of sweeping vistas, miles of perfect freshwater beaches, forested wilderness islands, miles of hiking trails and the paved Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, is a multi-use pathway that runs from the northern end of the park to a point just south of Empire.
Traverse City Fall Color Tours
Best ways and places to enjoy the fall color in the Traverse City area!
The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
Enjoy a self-guided wine tour on the Leelanau Peninsula! This website has a free app for maps, tips, and guides to get you to the best wineries in the area! If you would rather take a shuttle tour check out: https://www.traversecity.com/things-to-do/tours/wine-tour/
Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula
"Old Mission Peninsula extends into Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay at the globe's 45th parallel, an ideal climate for growing varietal wine grapes. The distinct wineries that comprise this stunning appellation have been well recognized by wine enthusiasts the world over"
Mackinaw Island
If you are in town for a few days, and have time, I strongly recommend checking out Mackinac Island. It is a few hours drive away from Traverse City, but the drive is beautiful. Take a quick ferry ride to this unique island where horse drawn carriages & bikes replace cars and history is everywhere. It is one of our favorite places to escape from the real world!
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
It is a bit of a drive, but the sunset and stars are worth it! The World’s ninth International Dark Sky Park located in Mackinaw City. With deep dark skies overhead, the vast expanse of Lake Michigan to the west, bustling Mackinaw City to the east and 600 acres of pristine, old-growth forest, the Headlands park property is a gem.