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So far, we’ve only tried a few on the peninsula, but Northern Michigan is a place we’ll be returning to again and again, so I’m sure this list will grow.īowers Harbor Vineyards– We started by supporting this dog-inspired winery. You can also find some great wines in nearby towns like Bel Lago Vineyards in Cedar, MI, or Rover Estate near Traverse City, MI, or drive up the Leelanau Peninsula for way more options. In the winter, you can join the locals on the frozen lake and do some ice fishing, or go sledding, snow tubing, possibly even winter hiking.Īs mentioned, Old Mission Peninsula (which runs right out of Traverse City) is lined with fantastic wineries. The town has a cool festival (sometime in May, depending on the bloom) to celebrate the arrival of nicer weather, and you can join wine tours making stops along the road. In the spring, the peninsula fills with beautiful cherry blossom trees. I couldn’t stop taking photos, and that’s a good problem to have. You can likely drive the entire way straight in 20 minutes, but with all the great stops, it will take a lot longer than that. It’s just a straight shot up M-37 from Traverse City’s main Front Street.

My favorite part of the whole drive has to be the Old Mission Peninsula. If we had more time, we would’ve driven up to Northport and down past Sutton Bay as well.

We then drove up to the town of Leland and back down and around Lake Leelanau. Interesting right? Northern Michigan Road TripĪfter checking into our cabin, we drove from Kingsley to Sleeping Bear Dunes but had difficulty finding anywhere to pull over for photos. It’s a well-rated Italian restaurant inside a former insane asylum. Trattoria Stella– We didn’t get a chance to try this place, but we want to if we head back to Traverse. There’s also a cute shop connected to it where you can browse and pick up something for your home. Higher Grounds Coffee– Jorge is always seeking out the best coffee shops in any city, and he loved this one!īLK MRKT– Another great cafe with fantastic interiors. They’re bite-sized pieces of goodness (think tiny cupcakes). And, don’t leave without getting some of their morsels. Morsels Espresso + Edibles– Definitely get their biscuit sandwiches. Their tacos change often but don’t miss the street corn it’s some kind of wonderful. All the food we had was delicious! So much so that we went back the next day (for takeout) and revisited when we returned to Traverse in the winter. I’m usually not into these places, but the reviews were excellent, so we gave it a shot. It’s a beautiful area and a simple drive up one single road. The photos on this post are half of the Old Mission.

You can book a farm stay on Airbnb or even stay in a winery guesthouse with views of the vineyards like Brys Estate. Īirbnb– Another option is staying right along the Old Mission Peninsula.

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The condos look like mini cabins, the staff is friendly, and free parking is available.

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Each room is a condo with a full kitchen, fireplace, and balcony. Tamarack is situated right along the lake. We didn’t stay here during our fall trip, but we did visit to take advantage of their in-room fireplaces in the wintertime. Tamarack is near everything, including the road that leads to the Old Mission Peninsula. If you plan to visit Michigan during the fall season, make sure you book way ahead of time because those are popular dates. We’ve been to Traverse City twice already, and each time we loved our stays, but one of the hotels is now closed. In this post, I share how I track all fall foliage for my trips.

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan hits peak sooner than that. You’ll find the peak fall colors in Michigan are around mid to end of October. Traverse has a lot to offer, but the colors are worth the visit alone. The city is a good base if you want to explore the nearby parks or do some wine tastings in Old Mission or Leelanau Peninsulas. Traverse City is my favorite place in Michigan, but I’ve only visited a handful of towns in that area so far. It gives J and I a chance to relax, enjoy nature at its prettiest, and explore a new city. That’s why I plan these life-giving getaways. The abundance of color that takes over Traverse City and the nearby towns is just breathtaking. While planning my annual fall road trip, I knew I had to see the Traverse City fall colors in Northern Michigan. Today I’m bringing you one of my biggest joys: FALL FOLIAGE!!! In my opinion, October is the prettiest and best month of the year.

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