such a beautiful drive. I actually live in California so seeing the trees beginning to change…read morecolors was really awesome for me. I was there at the very end of September and they had just started to turn. Peak was going to be in about two weeks however people told me had we waited until peak it would've been bumper-to-bumper. Traffic flowed nicely and it was just a beautiful. Highlights were Legs Inn, a few coffee shops that had some random farmers markets and just the beauty of the trees! I would definitely do this again it didn't matter what time of the year it is!

If you're into scenic drives and you sometimes ignore your GPS and go off-route in order to get to…read morecool spots along the way, Tunnel of Trees is a detour that you should definitely take. It's part of a route that runs along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan around Harbor Springs and it's super calm, has a rural/rustic vibe, and is just generally a really nice drive. It's also in the vicinity of the Good Hart General Store, so if you head this way you'll get a chance to stop there and check out their goods as well. Check it out if you're in the area or passing through. It's worth it!

Smallest swing bridge in USA hometown proud…read more Alanson is a small town and it's our claim to fame

Beautiful piece of history wonderful fishing spot great staff always opens on time wonderful view…read morebeautiful river what can you ask for more

Arch Rock Lots of…read morepeople here. All waiting for a photo. There is a restroom nearby also. You can walk/ride bike to this location or you can ride by horse carriage. Horse carriage is the easiest because you don't need to climb the 207 steps. Highly Recommended

Whatta sight! On an island full of beautiful geological formations, Arch Rock stands out from the…read moreothers because it overlooks the water and spans at least 50 feet. It's a beautiful rock! You'll want to make the effort to get up the hill to see it. You can walk up to Arch Rock, but keep in mind that it's all uphill! Or you can bike (again, uphill) or do what I did and take a horse-drawn carriage. Arch Rock, and the adjacent Milliken Nature Center are one of the stops on the horse carriage tours. You only get about 15 minutes to check it out, but how much time do you need to look at a rock formation, no matter how pretty it is? There's a deck that takes you out a little closer to Arch Rock, and from here, you can take lots of beautiful photos of the water peeking through Arch Rock.

Easy to get to. Free parking. We went to the harbor and lighthouse both nights we stayed in town to…read morewatch the sunset. This was a cute town to stay at .. several bars and restaurants. Perfect stop to look for the famous petasky stone. There is a rock beach very close to the lighthouse. They were finding small petasky stones.

The staff was very pleasant and helpful. They have free Coco and different flavors of coffee. Also…read morean array of different cookies for the shoppers. They are just beautiful items for sale in their store and the museum is always fun to walk through. A lot of families are in there during the holidays. There are a lot of interesting things for the kids to look at and interact with. Right now they were offering a free visit through the museum And with that a free coupon for your whole family to return from now until March March.

The place was absolutely hilarious!! We thoroughly enjoyed the museum, and, the the gift shop was…read moreincredible. We found lots of really cool souvenirs. We haven't tried the putt putt golf course, yet. However, it looks like it's a blast, as well.

Stopped here on a rainy Wednesday afternoon so we didn't get to enjoy the large outdoor seating…read morearea. The inside is also beautiful with some snack options and merchandise. Large variety of wines with some for everyone. Super friendly service and very attentive.

Encontramos este Viñero cuando fuimos a visitar a unos amigos a la parte norte de Michigan…read more Estábamos buscando por cosas que hacer y nos topamos con ese vinero. Decidimos probarlo y nos gustó. Algunos de sus vinos estaban ricos.

We took a 90 minute tour through the commons and the state hospital. This tour had the best mix of…read morearchitectural and anecdotal history of the Asylum. Every part of this place was absolutely gorgeous. The beauty in the decaying of some of the buildings from the harsh winter, and the strength of these buildings still standing strong definitely evokes emotion. Our tour guide Sean was absolutely awesome. He knew so much, but also made it fun with his own anecdotes. A true TC native that knows his stuff! I highly recommend doing a tour if you're in TC. I'd go back to see the twilight tour too!

Love the shops at Grand Traverse! We did the Asylum Tour at…read morenight, and honestly, I was a little underwhelmed. The folks who did it were just ok (a younger girl in her 20s and a guy in his 50s). So, if you're going to the shops, walk around and try the coffee place and grab some TC shirts, but don't come back for the evening tour.

This is Michigan's 1st state park. The landscape is characterized by high limestone bluffs,…read morebeautiful vistas of sparkling water, vibrant forests & mystical geological formations. Cars have been banned since 1898, this is a a quieter way of life away from interstate noise of cities. Over 80 percent of Mackinac Island is within this park. The island is sacred to the Ojibwa & Odawa Great Lakes Indian tribes.

It is definitely worth spending at least several hours if not half a day at Fort Mackinac. You can…read moretake your time to leisurely look about or you can take the period-dressed docent led tours and educational talks. There are rifle shooting displays as well as cannon loading & firing displays. You can stop in the restaurant for lunch and a beverage while enjoying fantastic views of the island.

When ever I'm in Gaylord, I like to stop into the Elk Park. Throughout the year, you can see the…read moreanimals at different stages. It's especially nice to see newborn animals and watch them grow throughout the year.

Spend hours driving the backroads looking for elk? Following the herd with the DNR? Yet you still…read morecan't find them! Well just roll up to the elk park and stop wasting gas! Nestled between the municipal building, commercial shopping and condo apartment areas is the Gaylord Elk Park! Large herd, food area right near parking and some benches if you want to hang out! My son loved seeing the elk! Snapped a few shots- hard to get good ones through the fence and it was freezing outside.