Last month I traveled up to northwest coast of Michigan for a four-day food & culture adventure through Traverse City, Charlevoix and Petoskey. Other than a quick business trip to Detroit, this was my first time exploring the Mitten State. Over the next few weeks I will be writing about some of the fantastic things to see, do, eat & drink in these regions— which, honestly, blew me away as a first-time traveler to this area.
For now, here’s a look as some of the most beautiful sights from my trip.
Blustone Vineyards — Lake Leelanau, Michigan
See: www.blustonevineyards.com
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
More photos:Â Sleeping Bear Dunes
See:Â www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/index.htm
Friske Orchids — Ellsworth, Michigan
See:Â www.friske.com
Downtown Charlevoix
See:Â www.visitcharlevoix.com
Earl Young Mushroom House – Charlevoix, Michigan
More photos: Mushroom Houses of Charlevoix
See:Â charlevoixparkavenue.wordpress.com/guidebook/the-earl-young-houses
 Keweenaw Sunset Cruise — Charlevoix, Michigan
Walloon Lake – Part of Hemingway’s Michigan
See:Â www.mihemingwaytour.org
Sunset at Stafford’s Perry Hotel — Petoskey, Michigan
See:Â www.staffords.com/perry-hotel-4
Have you been to this area of northwest Michigan?
Special thanks to Pure Michigan for hosting my visit. All opinions are my own.