Friday, June 18, 2010

Best Beach Towns


I know Hubby and I live in a great place, but now it's official! According to AOL Travel, Traverse City ranked #8 in America's Best Beach towns! One more reason to LOVE it Up North!

8. Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City's tawny beaches and towering dunes merit the moniker Malibu of Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore features wilderness islands, trails through diverse ecosystems, and preserved historic farmsteads. This part of Michigan has a deep history and South Manitou Island, reachable by ferry, recreates pioneer days from old schoolhouse to 1871 lighthouse while area museums celebrate everything from steam railroads to Scandinavian heritage. Traverse City's Victorian downtown boasts hundreds of galleries, boutiques and restaurants. Foodies should pick up a Tasty Traverse guide if they want to chat with brewers and bakers, fromageres and fishermen. There are also those great American summer activities like mini-golf, bumper boats, go karts, and video arcades. Early July brings the famous National Cherry Festival
with arts-and-crafts fairs, air shows, and cherries baked, pressed, and jammed in every way possible.

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