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Inspiration Point
Scenic spot
ππ Thought it would be a cool place with a nice view, turned out to be a cool place with an amazing view. Worth the time and exercise to climb up to the top. Definitely worth bringing some binoculars if you have some. 100% worth the stop.
Bonus cool thing: ran into a couple here that turned us onto the...
4.90 (998 reviews)
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Lake Superior
Lake
The world's largest freshwater lake is known for its scenic shoreline, fishing, boating & wildlife.
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
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Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
ππ A very nice, easy and well maintained universal access trail to a very beautiful lookout point. The parking is pretty limited. There's a porta potty on the trail, well appreciated. Good signage on the trails so you don't get lost. Stay on trails and watch out for poison ivy. Have a fun hike!!!
4.80 (587 reviews)
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Platte River Campground
Campground
Simple picturesque campsite in national lakeshore park with RV hook-ups, tent pitches & hot showers.
4.80 (496 reviews)
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Charlevoix South Pier Lighthouse
Historical landmark
ππ Beautiful view and lovely colors. Very breezy when we visited. Not your typical lighthouse but cute.
4.80 (480 reviews)
9
1st Street Beach Manistee, Michigan
Beach
ππ Nice they have shelters here you can sit out of the sun and eat lunch, while basking in the views of the lake and pier.
Lake Michigan is gorgeous here, and itβs worth it to take a stroll after lunch to the pier and walk it, or to the concession area and bathrooms just to the south.
4.70 (776 reviews)
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Silver Beach
Beach
Wide, busy beach with public access to the South Pier, grills, playgrounds, lifeguards & restrooms.
4.70 (767 reviews)
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JIMS JOINT BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
π I stopped into Jim's joint for some lunch, the people were nice the place was decorated nicely. After looking at the menu bored on the wall behind the register I chose to get a combo meal so I could taste a little bit of everything,
since it was my first time going to Jim's joint I ordered the pul...
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4.80 (361 reviews)
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Lake Ann Brewing Company
Brewery
A rotating list of craft beer & ciders, plus wine & bar snacks, in a comfy setting with a patio.
4.80 (351 reviews)
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Five Shores Brewing
Brewery
ππ Really wanted to try this place put and am so happy I did on my last day in the area before heading home. Sarah and Sydney were amazing! Sydney gave us a nice warm welcome and Sarah was making sure we had a great experience and had all the answers to any questions we may have had. Toppppp notch ser...
4.80 (348 reviews)
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Lower Harbor Ore Dock
Historical landmark
Imposing maritime & mining relic, formerly used for the loading of iron ore onto lake freighters.
4.80 (295 reviews)
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Stormcloud Brewing Company
Brewery
Casual spot known for Belgian-style craft beer & flatbread pizza, plus meat, cheese & pickle plates.
4.60 (946 reviews)