» Traverse CityFall colors are starting to get near peak in the hills around Shanty Creek Resorts in Antrim County. This weekend – October 9 – 10 – should have near peak to peak color. There should be peak to after-peak color the following weekend – October 16 – 17.
The fall color is getting a great start in the inland regions of Benzie County. Look for near-peak to peak conditions inland for this weekend with early color along the roads closer to Lake Michigan. Fall color should be very good for the next two to three weeks – maybe longer.
Colors starting to pop at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa.
Shanty Creek / Antrim County – September 29, 2011
Some early fall color in the woods of Antrim County near Shanty Creek Resorts. This weekend should be good for an early fall color tour with near peak color as you travel east toward Gaylord.
A best seller…for good reason. Enjoy a full weekend of spectacular autumn color in beautiful Leelanau County, taste exceptional local wines and savor the flavors of a five-course dinner.
This season’s tour includes visits to four of Leelanau County’s finest wineries – Cira Estate Winery, 45 North, Bel Lago and Chateau Fontaine. The day begins with brunch on Saturday morning at The Homestead. The tour departs at noon and returns… at approximately 4:00 pm. At 6:00 pm guests gather for a decadent five-course winemaker dinner prepared by Executive Chef John Piombo.
The Autumn-in-the-Vineyards package includes two nights’ lodging, wine tour with transportation, Saturday brunch, winemaker dinner, Sunday breakfast, and includes a Welcome gift basket including a logo wine key for $531 per couple, based on double occupancy (plus tax/tariff).
Space is limited. Call now for reservations: 231.334.5100.
Festival activities will include a farmers market and craft fair, live music, outdoor BBQ, kids’ games, chairlift rides, and pumpkin decorating. 3-6pm in Schuss Village.
Crystal Mountain, the Midwest’s Premier Four-season Family Resort, is a family-owned year-round resort featuring 36 holes of championship golf, 45 downhill slopes, over 260 superb lodging units, dining and award-winning conference facilities. Crystal Mountain is located 28 miles SW of Traverse City, Michigan – an easy drive from Detroit and Chicago.
GOLF
Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa is the perfect destination for your next northern Michigan golf vacation. Crystal Mountain offers an exceptional northern Michigan golf experience. With two distinctly different golf courses – both of which have received a four-star golf course rating from GOLF Magazine – and one of America’s top 25 golf schools, you’re sure to find everything you expect from this premier northern Michigan golf resort.
CONFERENCE FACILITIES:
Crystal’s 33,000 square feet of International Association of Conference Centers-approved conference facilities can accommodate groups of up to 300. Crystal is a five-time recipient of the Paragon Award from Corporate Meetings and Incentives magazine.
CRYSTAL SPA
Crystal Spa is a celebration of relaxation, renewal and the environment on a grand scale. This 18,500-square-foot oasis in the heart of Crystal Mountain honors the art and natural beauty of northern Michigan in a setting that awakens and inspires.
MICHIGAN LEGACY ART PARK
Crystal is home to the Michigan Legacy Art Park, a unique 30-acre park that features a variety
of artwork nestled along a woodland trail. Its aim is to integrate art and nature in an ecologically sensitive environment. The Art Park is open year-round, and also features a number of live performances in the outdoor amphitheater during the summer.
SKIING AT CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN
Named the #1 Resort in the Midwest by SKI Magazine, Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa is northern Michigan’s premier ski resort destination. Ski and ride on 50 downhill slopes – including two terrain parks and a 700-foot halfpipe. Tour rolling terrain and glide through wooded valleys on 40+ kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails. Award-winning kids programs and a nationally certified ski and snowboard school can get you started or help you fine-tune your skills.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
240 luxury suites, hotel rooms, condos & resort homes, many with in-room whirlpools, can accommodate over 1,300 guests on-premise.
REAL ESTATE
Crystal’s Real Estate office has opportunities for every lifestyle; condominiums, townhouses,
single-family homes and building sites.
Crystal Mountain Resort
12500 Crystal Mountain Drive
Thompsonville, MI 49683
1-800-968-4676
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Lake Michigan’s spectacular vistas make this a resort unlike others. The color of the water–sometimes blue, sometimes turquoise, sometimes golden–is one reason why. Another is relaxing along the water. You and each member of your family or group can do as much or as little as you like. That’s why this resort is celebrated, both near and far, as The Homestead, America’s Freshwater Resort.
The Homestead
Wood Ridge Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
231-334-5100
info@thehomesteadresort.com
Our classic “Mom & Pop” establishment offers traditional Motel lodging with a personal touch. You will find 16 clean, comfortable and modern rooms with all the amenities in a beautiful small town country setting. All rooms include: * Air Conditioning * Smoke – FREE * Cable TV w/remote * In-Room Coffee * Refrigerator and Microwave * Pet friendly *limited rooms * Wi-Fi Internet Access. We are less than 30 min from Traverse city and only 15 min from Interlochen, Frankfort, Empire and the Sleeping Bear Dunes area.
Honor Motel
10800 Main St. (US-31)
Honor, MI 49640
231-325-3471
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Are you ready to enjoy the crisp fall air? Then join a Park Ranger at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to explore the dunes, marvel at ghost forests, look for wildlife, and beautify the beaches!
Every Saturday after Labor Day, meet a Park Ranger at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire on M-72. The Park Ranger will introduce the week’s topic and then lead a car caravan a short distance to the starting point for the walk. Each week, a different topic and location in the park will be featured. All are welcome.
All Park Ranger-led programs are free. Participants need only purchase the park entrance pass or have an annual pass to join in the fun. Please note that on National Public Lands Day, September 26, 2009, the entrance fee is waived. Also, the program starts at noon instead of 1:00 p.m. Reservations are not required, but are suggested if you wish to bring a group. Please call 231-326-5134, extension 330, for details.
The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula (WOMP) have teamed together with area restaurants for the third annual Old Mission Peninsula Wine & Food Celebration. The ticket includes a souvenir glass and wine tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets are available as well. Menu offerings will range in price from $3-$10. Join us for a taste of the best local wine, food and music this unique destination has to offer!
For further information, please call 231.944.1300.
Restaurants include:
September 12, 2009
3 – 8 p.m.
Bowers Harbor Park, Old Mission Peninsula
Featuring: Northwestern Michigan College Community Concert Band
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Looking for the perfect northern Michigan golf vacation? Crystal Mountain offers 36 holes of championship golf on our Mountain Ridge and Betsie Valley golf courses, plus some of the Midwest’s finest accommodations. Call 1-800-YOUR-MTN ext. 5100 to book your Crystal Mountain Golf getaway today!
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Everybody wants to climb the Sleeping Bear Dunes, so come to the Dune Climb located north of Empire on M-109. You will find pure, wind-blown sand to climb, then run or roll down the dunes to the picnic area for a break and some refreshments and then head up the dune again.
Climbing the dunes is great exercise and there is a beautiful view of Glen Lake from the top. With the parking lot and picnic area at the base of the dune, you can stop climbing when you get tired and let gravity bring you back down.
This is a great playground for kids of all ages. The memories created here draw us to bring our children and grandchildren here to share the fun and create their own memories.
Those who have a lot of energy can take a hike on the Dunes Trail to Lake Michigan. This is the most strenuous trail in the park. While only 3.5 miles round trip, it is all sand and you will find climbing the dunes all along the trail to be a challenge. This is especially true on hot, sunny days. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and take lots of water. The hike is worth the effort, because you will see a variety of wildflowers and the sight of Lake Michigan is outstanding. Don’t forget, you have to walk back.
There is also a handicap-accessible interpretive trail at the Dune Climb which identifies the local wildlife and shows how the dune is moving
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Shanty Creek Resorts is a beautiful Northern Michigan hotel and resort offering the thrills of adventure and the peace of a mountain retreat with three distinctive villages surrounded by two picturesque mountains, a pristine lake and four lush golf courses, making this the best place to vacation in Michigan. No matter which delightful village you choose for your Michigan getaway, be sure to take advantage of wonderful amenities available in the other areas of the resort by catching our complimentary shuttle transporting guests between the villages.
Shanty Creek Resorts
One Shanty Creek Road
Bellaire, MI 49615
(800) 678-4111
info@shantycreek.com
The North Shore Inn is a charming New England style condominium hotel on Grand Traverse Bay. With a picturesque beachfront setting with a private 200′ sandy beach, outdoor heated pool and sundeck, and 26 spacious luxury 1 and 2 bedroom units with completely equipped kitchens and sleeping up to 5-6 people, the North Shore Inn offers a perfect setting to enjoy the four- season beauty of the Grand Traverse region. The hotel is centrally located and convenient to dining, shopping, golf, snowmobiling, skiing, two nearby gambling casinos and numerous award-winning wineries. In the off-season, reduced weekend and mid-week packages are featured, as well as AAA and senior citizen discounts.
North Shore Inn
2305 US 31 North
Traverse City, MI 49686
1 800 968- 2365
Immerse yourself in Chateau Chantal. Our vision is to offer a unique Old World experience that combines vineyard and winery, B&B lodging and friendly company, all in a relaxing rural landscape featuring breathtaking views, local beaches, trails and quiet country roads. Our B&B guests enjoy exceptional amenities. From cozy rooms to spacious suites, featuring views of vineyards and fresh water, terrace or balcony, wet bar, whirlpool tub, high ceilings, and elegant furnishings. The inn itself offers fireplaces and sitting areas, ample breakfasts and attentive front desk staff.
Chateau Chantal B&B
15900 Rue de Vin
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-223-4110
