Hotel at a Glance: Bayshore Resort

The Victorian-style Bayshore Resort sits on the shores of one of the Midwest's most glorious natural features—Lake Michigan. The location is perfect for appreciating Grand Traverse Bay's gorgeous scenery and for exploring downtown Traverse City, located just a few blocks away.

• Where you'll stay: Guest rooms come with cable TV and complimentary Wi-Fi.
• Go for a swim in the indoor pool.
• Wake up and enjoy complimentary continental breakfast daily
• Location: The resort is set on the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay, within an hour's drive of area wineries and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Traverse City, Michigan: Charming Cherry Capital of the World

One of USA Today’s 10 Great Places for Local Wines, Traverse City draws visitors year-round with its fine Rieslings made from grapes grown on the fertile Old Mission Peninsula. The proclaimed “Cherry Capital of the World,” tucked between the pinky and ring finger on the hand-shaped Lower Peninsula of Michigan, is bordered by scenic Grand Traverse Bay to the north and the sprawling Traverse City State Forest Area to the east.

The town’s downtown and waterfront thrive with gourmet restaurants and landmarks such as the State Theatre, a restored art-house cinema built in 1949; drop by for the $0.25 Saturday morning matinee. A drive north up the Old Mission Peninsula eventually ends at the whitewashed Mission Point Lighthouse, a landmark constructed in 1870.