Explore Up North
Sightseeing
Take a walk around this historical lighthouse, located 20 minutes north of downtown Traverse City. Make sure to bring a coat, the point can get a little windy.
61 locals recommend
Old Mission Lighthouse
Take a walk around this historical lighthouse, located 20 minutes north of downtown Traverse City. Make sure to bring a coat, the point can get a little windy.
Sleeping Bear Dunes
This National Lakeshore is a must see!
Beautiful sights from every angle! Make sure, to visit the National Park website so you are prepared for your visit.
https://www.nps.gov/piro/index.htm
25 locals recommend
Pictured Rocks
Beautiful sights from every angle! Make sure, to visit the National Park website so you are prepared for your visit.
https://www.nps.gov/piro/index.htm
As the county seat of Leelanau County, Leland Michigan, is known as a historic fishing village showcasing a charming downtown filled with local art galleries, many specialty shops including the Fishtown shanties, and the backdrop of the delightful crystal blue waterfall.
145 locals recommend
Leland
As the county seat of Leelanau County, Leland Michigan, is known as a historic fishing village showcasing a charming downtown filled with local art galleries, many specialty shops including the Fishtown shanties, and the backdrop of the delightful crystal blue waterfall.
Activities
Shanty Creek Resort - Summit Village
5780 Shanty Creek RdBoyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain RdSuch a great day trip park! Lots of trails to walk and so much history to learn. I recommend looking up the hours before visiting.
48 locals recommend
Hartwick Pines State Park
3612 State Park DrSuch a great day trip park! Lots of trails to walk and so much history to learn. I recommend looking up the hours before visiting.
You can find shops, restaurants, a brewery, & winery here. I highly recommend signing up for a tour of the grounds.
130 locals recommend
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StYou can find shops, restaurants, a brewery, & winery here. I highly recommend signing up for a tour of the grounds.
Fort Mackinac
7127 Huron Rd“Michigan has six state-designated dark sky parks, but the Headlands is the only currently given international dark sky status.”
57 locals recommend
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
15675 Headlands Rd“Michigan has six state-designated dark sky parks, but the Headlands is the only currently given international dark sky status.”
They offer a great course along with wonderful food & drinks. Highly recommend.
6 locals recommend
Twin Birch Golf Course
1030 Co Rd 612They offer a great course along with wonderful food & drinks. Highly recommend.
Grandview Golf Club
3003 Hagni Rd NEFood scene
Great place to unwind and have dinner!
Dingman’s is located less than two miles from the Chalet.
8 locals recommend
Dingman's Bar
19 W Bear Lake Rd SEGreat place to unwind and have dinner!
Dingman’s is located less than two miles from the Chalet.
Nostalgic breakfast cafe for locals & return visitors! Grab a loaf of their home-made bread or cookies.
Located less than 2 miles from The Red Pines Chalet.
9 locals recommend
Shirley's In the Woods Cafe
10945 W Bear Lake Rd SENostalgic breakfast cafe for locals & return visitors! Grab a loaf of their home-made bread or cookies.
Located less than 2 miles from The Red Pines Chalet.
Talented Chef creates new menus almost daily! If you are into prix fixe, check out their 3-5 course menus. Located in Traverse City *Reservations are required.
67 locals recommend
The Cook's House
115 Wellington StTalented Chef creates new menus almost daily! If you are into prix fixe, check out their 3-5 course menus. Located in Traverse City *Reservations are required.
Porter Haus
3885 Old Hwy 27 SLocated in Gaylord, MI
Bennethum's Northern Inn
3917 Old 27 NLocated in Gaylord, MI
Crocodile Palace
Located in Traverse City
Raduno
545 E Eighth StLocated in Traverse City
S2S Sugar to Salt
1371 Gray DrLocated in Traverse City
Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau DriveCommon Good Restaurant
My favorite place to stop for a bagel sandwich! Located in Traverse City
7 locals recommend
Bubbie's Bagels
1215 E Front StMy favorite place to stop for a bagel sandwich! Located in Traverse City
The North End Pizzeria
112 W Nagonaba St Northport, Michigan
Michigan Brew
106 Michigan AvenueLocated in Grayling
Frederic Inn
Frederic, MI
My absolute favorite bakery! If can not make it all the way out to Sutton's Bay, you can find them every Wednesday & Saturday at the Sarah Hardy Famers Market.
47 locals recommend
9 Bean Rows Bakery
9000 E Duck Lake RdMy absolute favorite bakery! If can not make it all the way out to Sutton's Bay, you can find them every Wednesday & Saturday at the Sarah Hardy Famers Market.
The Dojo
Boyne City Bakery
110 S Lake StFarm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau DriveWineries
Peninsula Cellars
11480 Center RdLeft Foot Charley Winery
806 Red DrMari Vineyards
8175 Center RdBlack Star Farms Old Mission Winery
360 McKinley Rd EBreweries
Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
121 N Bridge StLovely place to taste ciders & enjoy the beauty of the Sutton Bay country side.
63 locals recommend
Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo RdLovely place to taste ciders & enjoy the beauty of the Sutton Bay country side.
Bee Well Mead & Cidery
116 N Bridge StDistilleries
Grand Traverse Distillery Tasting Room
215 E Front StTraveler advice
What to pack
Make sure to bring bug spray
Misquotes are out with a vengeance through the spring-fall!