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A journey of five lighthouses, commencing in Charlevoix and ending at the North terminus of the Old Dixie Highway, Mackinaw City. The route is adjacent to Lake Michigan, with grand views of Little Traverse Bay and the Tunnel of Trees. To accompany your enjoyment of the nautical history, take a break at each of the restaurants listed below. They offer a view, drinks and a bite, and may add to your nautical adventure.
Walloon Lake. Drive along North Shore Drive and the shores of Walloon Lake. The breath-taking beauty makes it easy to understand why Ernest Hemingway’s family purchased land here over 100 years ago. Continue through the Village of Walloon Lake & Boyne City to Horton Bay. Pinehurst cottage sits in a rustic sitting, where Hemingway spent time as a young man, and married his first wife Hadley.
Horton Bay is a quaint hamlet founded as a lumbering town in the 1800’s. Some of the early buildings remain, including the Horton Bay General Store. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the General Store is the “town center” and a step back in time. The landmark also serves ice cream & sandwiches. In about a half mile West of town is Horton Creek, running through Rufus Teesdale Nature Preserve. It is said that Hemingway may have lived as some of his fictional characters did, while fishing and playing along the creek.
In Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum in Bayfront Park houses relics and history of Hemingway and his works. Finish your tour at the City Park Grill, and have a drink at the same massive mahogany bar where Hemingway once drank.
Riding this loop will expose you to much history in this area of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Departing from Glen Arbor, the corridor is flanked by scenic and historic views of the landscape. Port Oneida is a formal historic district, with a gravel roadway to traverse through the homesteads. Heading South on Bohemian Road presents a tunnel-like forested roadway, then Trumbull Road is a low volume no shoulder roadway. Dunns Farm Road has 2’ shoulders, and expect to see more traffic.
Discovery Pier offers cultural discoveries, flanked by West Grand Traverse Bay. Choose walking or bicycle access from TART, and peruse the outdoor and indoor opportunities. Historic vessels abound, offering a fine ride aboard the Tall Ship Manitou. Let the nautical feel overtake you, as you enjoy your day on and around Discovery Pier.
Culture opportunities abound on the East side of M-22 in Leland. Depart the Fishtown frenzies, and relax with a stroll down Cedar Street where you will be greeted by the Old Art Building. Continue to the Library and Museum, and a riverside walk. On the North side of the river, dining, wine & gardens await your light day in Leland.
Historic Sites can be found at 3 locations in the region. Visit the historic site of Port Oneida Historic District, Glen Haven & Port Oneida.
Historic Sites can be found at 5 locations in the region. Stop in the General Store at Old Mission General Store.
Historic Sites can be found at 2 locations in the region. Visit the historic site of Glen Haven & Port Oneida.
Historic Sites can be found at 4 locations in the region. Visit the historic site of Port Oneida Historic District, Glen Haven, Port Oneida & D.H. Day Farmstead.
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