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.
Petoskey, Michigan
Set on a hill above Little Traverse Bay, Petoskey is a postcard-pretty town full of historic cottages and high-end shopping.
Five Fun Stops
1 The Little Traverse Wheelway bike trail (pictured) follows the Lake Michigan shore from Charlevoix 26 miles north to Harbor Springs (231/348-8280; trailscouncil.org).
2 Sweeping Lake Michigan views and a sophisticated yet familiar menu have made Twisted Olive Cafe a welcome arrival on the dining scene (231/487-1230; twistedolivecafe.com).
3 Victorian charm at the sprawling Stafford's Bay View Inn draws couples and girlfriends for memorable stays along the shore (231/347-2771; staffords.com).
4 Housed in a 120-year-old church, Crooked Tree Arts Center has been home to northwest Michigan's cultural development for almost half a century, offering art exhibits, classes, and dance and music performances (231/347-4337; crookedtree.org).
5 In Bay Harbor's marina, choose among 60-plus beer varieties in the fun, faux-nautical saloon Knot Just a Bar (231/439-2770; knotjustabar.com).
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