Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Michigan

So ( I start things that way a lot) I finished reading Michigan: Off the Beaten Path.  Turns out I've been off Michigan's beaten path.  Instead of doing a book review.  I thought I'd offer suggestions of the best place on & off the beaten path to go.

1. Henry Ford Musuem & Greenfield Village - learn American History without driving around.

2. Stop by Henry's house

3. Benton Harbor & Holland - okay just drive up the Lake Michigan coast everything's a good choice

4.  Frankenmuth - shop at Birch Run outlet (huge), Bronner's (possibly huger), eat at Zendher's or the Baravian Inn.  Can you have to many chicken dinners?

5.  Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes - be a kid & enjoy the climb

6. Leland & the winery tours around there & Traverse City - How many wineries can you go to in one day?

7. St. Julian winery - near Kalamazoo but the BEST peach wine.

8.  Petoskey - KOA is one of the best in the country, White Caps restaurant, drool over the yachts in Harbor Springs

9. St. Ignace - the sunset cruise - incredible

10. Mackinac Island - do everything.  Lunch at the Grand Hotel is tres expensive, but should be done one.  The carriage tour, the shopping, the fort

Any questions or suggestions?

No comments: