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Things to Do in Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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Bayfront Park Beach
Western Michigan
The quaint town of Petoskey is about an hour and a half north of Traverse City. Just off the downtown is Bayfront Park, with an under-the-highway access tunnel...
Beach
Hiking
Dennos Museum Discovery Gallery
Western Michigan
Blink and you might miss one of Traverse City's gems, tucked away along the main road just east of downtown. This small museum houses a distinctive collection of Inuit art...
Art Museum
Special Collection
The Music House Museum
Western Michigan
This is an odd but fun place to bring the kids, particularly those who are musically or mechanically inclined. The museum is home to a massive collection of rare musical...
Special Collection
South Manitou Island
Western Michigan
Ferrying over to South Manitou Island for a tour is one of the highlights of a visit to the Sleeping Bear Dunes. The 1.5-hour ferry ride crosses the Manitou...
History Museum
Hiking
Boat Ride
Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum Tour
Western Michigan
Drive to the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula to tour the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum and get spectacular views of the water. Tours take place at one of the oldest...
History Museum
Historical Landmark
Hiking
Canoe Trip on the Lower Platte River
Western Michigan
The whole family will enjoy this canoe trip down a gentle, shallow river with no whitewater worries. With clear water at a depth of 2 to 3 feet, even rank...
Canoeing
Raven Hill Discovery Center
Western Michigan
Located southeast of Petoskey, the eclectic Raven Hill Discovery Center is worth a drive. A hands-on science and nature museum, it invites visitors of all ages to touch, interact...
Science & Nature Museum
History Museum
History Museum
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