If your idea of a relaxing getaway is quaint coastal towns, miles of golden sand shoreline, cherry and apple orchards, and wineries featured in Food and Wine and Decanter, then consider a trip to Upper Michigan. An added bonus if you live in Midwest and can jump in a car and be there within a reasonable driving time.
Traveling with a family of 5, we prefer Airbnb rather than cramping in a hotel room. After a little bit of homework, we secured a beautiful log cabin in the village of Empire. Unfortunately, the rules of the house did not allow for pets, so we had to leave our boxer Jake behind. The drive took us roughly 6 hours, we quickly settled in, and our vacation had officially began. To read more about things to do in Upper MIchigan please check out my blog and don’t forget to leave a comment if you like what you read!