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Michigan trip guide
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Michigan's Twisted Fish
Gallery features local artists.
Michigan trip guide
The Artcenter Traverse City, a downtown art gallery, publishes a foldout map and guide to area art studios and galleries. Many stops are by appointment only, though visitors are welcome year-round. To plan a trip, call ahead to request the Art and Craft Trails brochure (231/941-9488; www.artcentertraversecity.com).
For area information, contact the Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau (800/872-8377; www.visittraversecity.com) and the Petoskey-Harbor Springs-Boyne Country Visitors Bureau (800/845-2828; www.boynecountry.com).
Featured stops
Becky Thatcher Designs Handmade stone jewelry in Harbor Springs. Additional locations in Glen Arbor, Leland and Traverse City (231/536-9336; www.beckythatcherdesigns.com).
Gallerie Medici An international fine art gallery and tango studio in Traverse City, with drop-in and Saturday classes available (231/642-6408; www.galleriemedici.com).
Gallery Fifty A gallery of regional and national artists, in Traverse City's Village complex (231/932-0775; www.galleryfifty.com).
Jordan Valley Glassworks Blown glass in East Jordan (231/536-0539; www.jordanvalleyglassworks.com).
Otis Pottery Artists' studios and showroom between Charlevoix and East Jordan selling functional and sculptural pottery (231/536-7856; www.otispottery.net).
Primitive Images Locally made birchbark furniture displayed in a restored log cabin from Quebec (231/526-0276; www.primitiveimages.com).
Three Pines Studio and Gallery In Cross Village, work by more than 50 local artists, including owners Gene Reck and Joann Condino. Closed Wednesdays (231/526-9447; www.threepinesstudio.com).
Twisted Fish Gallery A whimsically landscaped indoor-outdoor gallery in Elk Rapids (231/264-0123; www.twistedfishart.com).
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons A 19th-century insane asylum that's now home to upscale boutiques, galleries and eateries (231/941-1900; www.thevillagetc.com).
Other noteworthy stops
Crooked Tree Arts Center Rotating fine art exhibits by Northern Michigan artists in a former Methodist Church in Petoskey (231/347-4337; www.crookedtree.org).
InsideOut Gallery An urban art gallery and performance space in Traverse City's Warehouse District (231/929-3254; www.insideoutgallery.com).
Torch Tip Ironworks and Gallery Custom ironwork. By appointment only (231/544-8206).
Dining
City Park Grill In Petoskey, steaks, seafood and sandwiches at mid-range prices (231/347-0101; www.cityparkgrill.com).
Crooked Tree Breadworks Artisan bread and pastries made fresh from scratch (231/347-9574; www.breadworks.com).
Esperance A wine and specialty food shop in Charlevoix (231/237-9300; www.esperancewine.com).
Feast Market & Cafe A delightful spot in Petoskey, serving gourmet ice cream and innovative deli-style salads (231/439-9400; www.feastmarketandcafe.com).
Good Hart & Soul Rustic Tea Room In Good Hart, several loose teas served with baked goods from Petoskey's Crooked Tree Breadworks (231/526-0276; www.primitiveimages.com).
Mary Ellen's Place Home-style burgers and fries at an old-fashioned soda fountain, in Harbor Springs (231/526-5591; www.maryellensplace.com).
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen In Elk Rapids, authentic Cajun flavor and an offbeat atmosphere at country prices (231/264-0530; www.pearlsneworleanskitchen.com).
Poppycock's A vast wine and martini selection and affordable sandwiches and entrees made with local ingredients in downtown Traverse City (231/941-7632; www.poppycockstc.com).
Roast and Toast Eclectic coffee shop with simple lunches available in Petoskey (231/347-7767; www.roastandtoast.com).
The Silvertree Deli In Traverse City's Village complex, a gourmet market and deli restaurant serving salads, panini and quiche (231/947-3566; www.thesilvertreedeli.com).
Terrace Inn A hotel restaurant in Bay View, with an elegantly renovated dining room (800/530-9898; www.theterraceinn.com).
Lodging
The House on the Hill A relaxing bed and breakfast overlooking St. Clair Lake in Ellsworth. From $150 (231/588-6304; www.thehouseonthehill.com)
Terrace Inn A National Historic Landmark inn with modest rooms in Bay View. From $79 (800/530-9898; www.theterraceinn.com)
Wellington Inn An elegantly restored Neoclassical mansion, walking distance from downtown Traverse City. From $195 (877/968-9900; www.wellingtoninn.com).
