BayView Condominiums Suttons Bay, Michigan

Bayview condos and yacht club your new vacation destination,just north of the village of Suttons Bay. This spacious condo with sweeping views of beautiful Grand Traverse Bay features 2 bdrms/2 ba with lower level cabana room with bath and small sleeping area . Sleeps 6 with 2 Queens and a sofabed. Beautifully appointed with upscale kitchen,granite countertops, hardwood floors, gas FP and more! TV/DVD/Internet connection (no phone 2006). Shared sandy beach frontage and fishing dock.Sit out on the upper balcony and sip your coffee while the sun comes up or watch the kids on the lower level patio while they swim at the beach. Indoor pool, tennis courts (racquets included) and spa/gym area for your relaxation pleasure. Other features include W/D, DW and luxury linens. Only a short walk to the village! Boat slip available for larger boats can be rented at separate cost. Rates quoted do not include boat slip. Only 15 minutes to Traverse City too. Make this your destination. You will be very happy that you did. Condo accommodates 4 adults in the winter months.(cabana not available winter months). Perfect winter rental! Book in February and receive the use of the boat slip for the week for free! Linens included. No Smoking. No Pets. Sat-Sat. For Rates & Contact click here...

Traverse City: Bicycle on the Ice - West Bay

Ok, you don't see this everyday! My first thoughts were that this gentleman was pulling a somewhat dangerous stunt for the kicks of others or maybe just for himself. That may be the case but it seems that this was his solution to a dreaded wet slushy walk from this fish shany to the shoreline over by Bryant Park. I spent most of my youth on the shores of Northern Lake Leelanau in Leelanau County and have logged may hours mostly playing on a frozen lake. I can tell you though, that it never crossed my mind, even as a young person, to drag by bike out onto the frozen h2o. As I continued to follow him across the bay with my zoom lens is if he was a passing satellite across the horizon, he did fall - once. Kicked from his bike he sat there for what seemed a full minute as his bike stood high upright, obviously with its wheels stuck in the slush - burr. He then got back on his feet (most likely restarted his heart!) and straddled his bike and continue on. I'm sure his bottom was now completely frozen. What a wonderful place Traverse City is...

The Wineries of the Old Mission Peninsula

The finger of land that is surrounded by Grand Traverse Bay is home to five special wineries.

Situated at the world's 45th parallel, ideal for growing wine grapes, Old Misson Peninsula is home to five special wineries responsible for award-winning Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Gewurztraminer, sparkling and ice wines. Two of the wineries also offer lovely overnight accommodations at their Bed & Breakfast inns.On November 24th, the wineries host the Macaroni & Cheese Bake-off . Local restaurants compete with unique Mac and Cheese creations paired with wines from each winery. These innovative dishes are definitely not out of the box! Participating wineries include:
Bowers Harbor Vineyards
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
Chateau Chantal
Chateau Grand Traverse
Peninsula Cellars
For more information visit: michgian.org/travel
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