20 Great Lakes Getaways
From Minnesota to Ohio, towns along the Midwest's Great Lakes capture the summer vacation spirit. Here are some of our favorite Great Lakes getaways, with tips on exploring each one.
Traverse City, Michigan
Visitors will love the bustling, foodie-fueled restaurant scene, as well as sparkling waters and relaxing beaches.
Five Fun Stops
1 You'll find public beaches all along the shore, but Clinch Park, a 1,500-foot beach and marina, is just a couple of blocks from downtown (800/872-8377; traversecity.com).
2 Celebrate local ingredients with from-scratch, seasonal dishes at Trattoria Stella (pictured) (231/929-8989; stellatc.com).
3 We love the combined luxurious B&B and top-notch winery and vineyard at Chateau Chantal, on the Old Mission Peninsula north of Traverse City (800/969-4009; chateauchantal.com).
4 Grand Traverse Pie Company just opened a shop downtown; the home-style fruit pies (pictured) are among the area's best (231/929-7841; gtpie.com).
5 Among the most popular of the region's many farm markets, Gallagher's Farm Market and Bakery serves up an authentic country experience along with fresh cherries, baked goods and produce (231/947-1689; gallaghersfarmmarkettc.com).
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