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Welcome to Northern Michigan...
where your "True North" awaits! 

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A place where fresh, pine-scented air energizes you; where sparkling, irrepressible lakes and rivers refresh you.  Where breathtaking, natural beauty renews you and where the explosion of color that permeates the western sky over Lakes Michigan and Superior at sunset captivates you...Welcome to Michigan's "True North"!

In Michigan's "True North" you're never more than a Petoskey Stone's throw away from some of America's most spectacular national and state parks, forests and shorelines.  From the legends and lore of Great Lakes Shipwrecks and Lighthouses; historic Mackinac Island; award winning wineries; and much, much more!

From a four season bounty of outdoor, recreational and family-friendly adventures fit for children of all ages.  From small towns and unforgettably special places where incomparable small town hospitality welcomes you like a long lost friend...this is Michigan's "True North"!  

TravelNorth.org is also pleased to welcome you to Michigan's "True North" on behalf of the more than 50,000 Northern Michigan businesses, chambers of commerce, travel associations and others, eager to make your next Michigan vacation the adventure of a lifetime.  

As Northern Michigan's premier travel planner and concierge, TravelNorth.org is the official web portal for the Northern Michigan Tourism Association, a for-profit consortium of Michigan travel partners. Our site is loaded with useful information, resources and tools to help you customize your one of a kind Northern Michigan vacation.  

Whether you search our Directory of more than 50,000 listings, or use our TravelNorth Map which allows you to search where to stay, play, dine and shop by location, we guarantee a one of a kind experience that won't leave anything to chance.  We invite you to let us help you find your own "True North"!



Where to Play, Stay, Dine and Shop in Michigan's "True North"  
Summer 2008 Highlights and Hotspots!

  
         This weeks Summer 2008 Highlights and Hotspots!

Mackinaw City Corvette Show! 

Date: Friday, Saturday, August 22, 23, 2008 
Contact Info:
Chamber office 888-455-8100
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Friday & Saturday, August 22 & 23, 2008. Mackinaw City, Michigan is the site for the annual Corvette Crossroads Auto Show. This event is hosted by the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce and supported by the area businesses is definitely a must for Corvette vacationers. Featuring a Karoake boat cruise or dock party on Friday night. The show is on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Saturday night at 7 enjoy a beautiful parade across the Mackinac Bridge.

LOCATION LOCATION!!
Mackinaw Crossings Mall Parking Lot!

  

'Stroll The Streets'

Downtown Boyne City every Friday night!

Date: Friday, August 15, 2008 At 06:00 PM
Duration: 1 Day
Contact Info:
Karen Guzniczak 231.582.2355
Email:

Come and enjoy Downtown Boyne City.
Every Friday night 6-9pm.
Shops and restaurants open, FREE entertainment on every corner.

  

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 August 15-17, 2008

Join us for another great year at Festival on the Bay! Some of this year's highlights include:  Free concerts throughout Friday and Saturday featuring local groups as well long-running favorites like Larry McCray at the ballfield and entertainment tent

  • Tethered hot air balloon rides by Re/Max of Petoskey
  • Performances by the World Famous Royal Lipizzan Stallions at the Emmet County Fairgrounds
  • The Big Arts & Crafts Show in Pennsylvania Park
  • Jiimaan (canoe) rides in the harbor - sponsored by the Odawa Institute
  • Kayaks rides and demos by The Outfitter
  • Wooden Boat Display by the Great Lakes Boat Building School
  • Food and information vendors along the promenade
  • An exciting Children's Area
  • Sporting Events - such as the Jiimaan Challenge, the Servers Challenge, the Wellness Walk/Run, and the Epic Race Tri-Duathlon
  • A sandcastle artist
  • Kite Flying demonstrations
  • A nightly celebration of the sunset, which includes street performers and plenty of dining options

You'll have to bring the whole family to help you discover all that there is to do!

For more information, visit www.petoskeyfestival.com  

Charlevoix: Royal Craft Show'

 
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008 At 10:00 AM
Contact Info:
Information Phone Number: (231) 237 – 0884 Mail: 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI 49720
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Royal Craft Show
August 30-31, 2008
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm & Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm

Castle Farms is proud to host the annual Royal Craft Show in beautiful Charlevoix, Michigan on Labor Day Weekend. The grounds and buildings of Castle Farms will be the host to one of Michigan's most prestigious craft shows where thousands of visitors will attend this event. This craft show will feature only the finest arts and crafts that can be found and will be held in one of the most affluent areas in the state.

Free parking with a $2.00 per person admission fee. Children under 12 are admitted free. Food is available at a nominal charge. Pets are not allowed.

The day in this magnificent stone castle is bound to evoke a matrimonial mood! Feast your senses on the numerous offerings from Northern Michigan's finest wedding service providers, all gathered together at Castle Farms. A sizzling fashion show will commence at 3:00pm and feature this year’s hottest fashions for the entire wedding party.

 

 

 

 

Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, Northern Michigan has it all! Check out our Michigan Travel Partners for more great ideas!    

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