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Wow! You love this place. More than 230,000 nominations and votes were cast in MyNorth’s sought-after 2023 Red Hot Best Awards, celebrating the people, places and experiences that make our region OURS. Dive in to see who took home the gold, silver and bronze across eight regions, including a new “Best of the Best” section highlighting the entire North. From buzzing happy hours and pretty places to paddle to fabulous lodging, restaurants and events, we’ve got your go-to list for summer fun—and beyond.
Head out to say hello to our Red Hot Besties in real life this summer … and a heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and nominees!
Jump to a Red Hot Best Region Below:
Above the Bridge // Benzie & Leelanau // Cadillac, Manistee & Ludington // Charlevoix & The Chain of Lakes // Kalkaska, Gaylord & Grayling // Petoskey, Harbor Springs & The Straits // Traverse City // Best of the Best
Looking to view all winners in print? Grab our June issue of Traverse Northern Michigan magazine!
Red Hot Best: Above the Bridge
ART GALLERY
1) Mackinac’s Little Gallery
2) Maeve Croghan Art
3) The Gallery, Marquette Artist Collective
BAKERY
1) Joann’s Fudge
2) The Jampot
3) Wild Blueberry Breakfast & Bakery
BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
1) Detour Drummond Community Credit Union
2) First National Bank of St. Ignace, Main Office
3) Honor Credit Union, Marquette
BEACH
1) British Landing
2) U.S. 2 Sand Dunes Beach
3) Big Shoal Bay Beach
BREAKFAST SPOT
1) Keweenaw Coffee Works
2) Round Island Kitchen, Mission Point Resort
3) Watercolor Café
BREWERY
1) Great Turtle Brewery & Distillery
2) Keweenaw Brewing Company
3) Les Cheneaux Distillers
CHIROPRACTOR
1) Dr. Brian J. Chandler, Drummond Island Medical Center
2) Dr. Phil Pietila, Core Wellness Chiropractic
3) Dr. Justin Fountain, Fountain of Life Chiropractic
COFFEE SHOP
1) Lucky Bean Coffeehouse
2) Keweenaw Coffee Works
3) Watercolor Café
DENTIST
1) Scott Elsey, DDS, Pickford Dental
2) Angela Cena, DDS, St. Ignace Dental Associates
3) David P. Anderson, DDS, Anderson Dentistry
3) Scott W. Taylor, DDS
DISC GOLF AREA
1) Great Turtle Park
2) Silver Creek Disc Golf Park 3) Silver Mountain Disc Golf Course
EVENT
1) Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
2) Drummond Island Fall on the Island Festival 10K, 5K
3) Jibba Jabba Rail Jam
FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR
1) Joshua MacDonald, Edward Jones
2) John W. Kling, Edward Jones
3) Mark A. Aho, Mark Aho Financial Group
FLOOR COVERING
1) Northwoods Flooring & Rustic Decor
2) Upper Peninsula Carpet Mart (Formerly Weir Carpet Mart)
3) Carpet One Floor & Home
GYM OR HEALTH STUDIO
1) Great Lakes Fitness
2) NMU Physical Education Instructional Facility
3) David & Thu Brulé YMCA
HAPPY HOUR
1) Pink Pony
2) Round Island Kitchen, Mission Point Resort
3) Horn’s Gaslight Bar & Restaurant
Pink Pony at Chippewa Hotel, Mackinac Island.
HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS
1) Island Breeze Heating & Cooling
2) Mark & Sons Plumbing & Heating
3) Mackinac Plumbing & Heating Co.
HIKING TRAIL OR AREA
1) Mackinac Island State Park
2) Lake of the Clouds Overlook
3) Heritage Trail, Drummond Island
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
1) Fort Mackinac
2) Soo Locks
3) Quincy Mine
LOCALLY MADE HARD BEVERAGE
1) Widow Maker, Keweenaw Brewing Company
2) Ginger Beer, Superior Culture
3) 51K IPA, Blackrocks Brewery
LODGING: HOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS
1) Mission Point Resort
2) The Vault Hotel
3) Hotel Iroquois
LODGING: NO HOTELS, MOTELS OR RESORTS
1) The Mackinac House
2) Haan’s 1830 Inn
3) Bay View Bed & Breakfast
NONPROFIT
1) Mackinac Arts Council
2) Straits Pride
3) Drummond Island Community Food Pantry
OUTDOOR DINING
1) Bistro on the Greens, Mission Point Resort
2) Esther’s Authentic Mexican Food
3) Pink Pony
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
1) Mackinac Straits Health System: Therapy
2) Inner Strength Physical Therapy and Wellness
3) Northern Michigan Physical Therapy
3) UP Rehab Services
PIZZA
1) Island Slice Pizzeria
2) Calumet Pizza Works
3) Pins Bar & Grill, Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center
PLACE FOR A WEDDING
1) Mission Point Resort
2) Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center
3) The Inn at Stonecliffe
PLACE TO BUY A BOOK
1) Island Bookstore
2) Grandpa’s Barn
3) Snowbound Books
PLACE TO BUY A GIFT
1) Mission Point Marketplace
2) Little Luxuries
3) K.C. Bonker’s Toys & Coffee
PLACE TO BUY HOME FURNISHINGS
1) Weir Furniture Center
2) Everson’s Home Furnishings, St. Ignace
3) Everson’s Home Furnishings, Newberry
PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY
1) The Boutique at Mission Point Resort
2) North Haven Gifts
3) Little Luxuries
PLACE TO BUY ORGANIC & NATURAL FOODS
1) Doud’s Market
2) Keweenaw Co-op
3) Marquette Food Co-op
PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS
1) Caddywampus
2) Erickson Feed, Seed & Pet Supply
3) Mares-Z-Doats
PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/ OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR
1) Mackinac Outfitter
2) Drummond Island Outfitters
3) Down Wind Sports, Houghton
3) West End Ski & Trail
PLACE TO KAYAK/CANOE/SUP
1) Mackinac Island
2) Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
3) Drummond Island
PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG
1) Great Lawn, Mission Point Resort
2) Heritage Trail, Drummond Island
3) Maasto Hiihto & Churning Rapids Nordic Ski Area
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
1) Christine Cordray, MD
2) Valerie Taglione, MD
3) T. Michael Kates, DO
PROJECT HANDYPERSON
1) Matt Myers, Residential Building & Construction
2) Frank Gordon, Trifecta Handyman Services
REAL ESTATE AGENT
1) Suzanne Sasso Kuusinen, Drummond Island Realty
2) Lauren Rowland, RE/ MAX 1st Realty
3) Jo Jo Visnaw, Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors
RESTAURANT
1) Esther’s Authentic Mexican Cuisine
2) Chianti, Mission Point Resort
3) Pink Pony
SALON
1) Lakeside Spa & Salon, Mission Point Resort
2) Citrus Salon
3) Vintage Glam Salon
SPOT FOR PICKING (THRIFTING/CONSIGNING)
1) The Copper Poppy
2) Keweenaw Consignment
3) 906 Restyle
TEACHER
1) Heather May, Mackinac Island Public School
2) Becky Newell, Drum- mond Island Elementary
3) Liz Burt, Mackinac Island Public School
THERAPIST/COUNSELOR
1) Claire O’Brien, LLP
2) Sarah Santiago, LPC
3) Lottie Kohtala, LMSW, CAADC
WINERY
1) End of the Road Winery
2) Threefold Vine Winery
WINTER HIKE OR SNOWSHOE TRAIL
1) Great Turtle Trail, Mackinac Island State Park
2) Hungarian Falls Nature Area
3) The Rock Golf Course
XC SKI TRAIL OR AREA
1) Mackinac Island State Park
2) Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
3) Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center
Benzie & Leelanau Region Red Hot Best
ART GALLERY
1) Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
2) Gwen Frostic Prints
3) The Painted Bird
BAKERY
1) 9 Bean Rows
2) The Bread Lady
3) Chimoski Bakery
BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
1) Honor Bank, Honor
2) Huntington Bank, Leland
3) Fifth Third Bank, Suttons Bay
BEACH
1) Good Harbor Bay Beach
2) Van’s Beach
3) Esch Road Beach
BREAKFAST SPOT
1) Pegtown Station
2) Fiddleheads
3) 45th Parallel Café
BREWERY
1) Hop Lot Brewing Co.
2) Lake Ann Brewing Co.
3) Stormcloud Brewing Company
CHIROPRACTOR
1) Emily Eilers, DC, North Star Family Chiropractic
2) Jesse Carden, DC, Suttons Bay Chiropractic
3) Katie Hatten, DC, Chiropractic House of Vitality
COFFEE SHOP
1) Red Door Coffee House
2) Mundos Roasting & Co.
3) Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co.
DENTIST
1) Steve Hall, DDS, Suttons Bay Dental Center
2) Lisa Siddall, DDS, Holistic & High Tech Dentistry
3) Jacob Sorber, DDS, West Bay Family Dental
3) Joshua Brudi, DDS, North Pine Family Dentistry
DISC GOLF AREA
1) Myles Kimmerly Park
2) Almira Township Park
3) St. Ambrose Cellars Disc Golf Course
EVENT
1) Leelanau UnCaged
2) Cedar Polka Fest
3) Suttons Bay Art Festival
FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR
1) Peter Finch, Lakeshore Financial Group
2) Justin Keillor, Edward Jones
3) Tory McMullen, Edward Jones
FLOOR COVERING (TILING, CARPETING, WOOD FLOORING)
1) Classic Interiors & Design
2) Mike Cox, Lakeshore Tile
3) Surfaces by TileCraft
GYM OR HEALTH STUDIO
1) CrossFit Dunes
2) Betsie Hosick Health & Fitness Center
3) Strongheart Center
HAPPY HOUR
1) Lake Ann Brewing Co.
2) Northern Latitudes Distillery
3) Art’s Tavern
HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS
1) Julius Bunek Plumbing, Heating, Electrical
2) Moore Mechanical
3) Lemcool’s Heating & Cooling
HIKING TRAIL OR AREA
1) Empire Bluff Trail
2) Pyramid Point Trail
3) Sleeping Bear Point
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
1) Fishtown
2) Point Bestie Lighthouse
3) Glen Haven Village
LOCALLY MADE HARD BEVERAGE
1) Smackintosh, Tandem Ciders
2) Maple Bourbon Whiskey, Iron Fish Distillery
3) Sex, MAWBY
LODGING: HOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS
1) The Leland Lodge
2) The Homestead
3) Crystal Mountain
The Homestead in Glen Arbor.
LODGING: NO HOTELS, MOTELS OR RESORTS
1) Whaleback Inn
2) Inn at Black Star Farms
3) Little Traverse Inn
NONPROFIT
1) Leelanau Conservancy
2) Lake Ann Camp
3) Leelanau Christian Neighbors
OUTDOOR DINING
1) Hop Lot Brewing Co.
2) Lake Ann Brewing Co.
3) The Cove
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
1) Leelanau Physical Therapy, Suttons Bay
2) Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital
3) ATI Physical Therapy, Suttons Bay
PIZZA
1) Roman Wheel
2) Market 22
3) The Stone Oven
PLACE FOR A WEDDING
1) The Cherry Barn at Nugent Orchards
2) Aurora Cellars
3) The Barn at French Valley Vineyard
PLACE TO BUY A BOOK
1) The Bookstore, Frankfort
2) Cottage Book Shop
3) Leelanau Books
PLACE TO BUY A GIFT
1) The Front Porch
2) Poppy Things
3) Two Fish Gallery
PLACE TO BUY HOME FURNISHINGS
1) Betsie Bay Furniture
2) The Front Porch
3) Edward’s Home Furnishings
PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY
1) Wandering Waters Designs
2) Becky Thatcher Designs 3) Tampico Imports
PLACE TO BUY ORGANIC & NATURAL FOODS
1) 9 Bean Rows
2) MI Market Suttons Bay
3) Farm Club
PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS
1) Hillside Market
2) Tractor Supply Co.
3) The Front Porch
PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/ OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR
1) Crystal Lake Adventure Sports
2) Bahle’s of Suttons Bay
3) Leland Harbor House
PLACE TO KAYAK/CANOE/SUP
1) Platte River
2) Crystal River
3) Lake Ann
PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG
1) Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
2) Houdek Dunes Natural Area
3) Alligator Hill Trail
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
1) Michelle MacDonald, PA-C
2) Rebecca Hoffman, DO
3) Nancy Dorman, FNP
PROJECT HANDYPERSON
1) Ryan Blessing
2) Andy Hammersley
2) Dean Schaub
REAL ESTATE AGENT
1) Jamie Gray, Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors
2) Kari King, Century 21 Northland
3) Kathy Neveu, Real Estate One
RESTAURANT
1) The Roadhouse Mexican Bar & Grill
2) Hop Lot Brewing Co.
3) The Stone Oven
SALON
1) Refuge Salon
2) Solé Salon
3) Salon Dahlia
SPOT FOR PICKING (THRIFTING/CONSIGNING)
1) Samaritans’ Closet
2) The Roost Consignment Boutique
3) Jerry’s Resale Store
TEACHER
1) Alexia Warburg Post, Northport Elementary
2) Janet Leggett, St. Mary Catholic School
3) Emily Stevenson, Frankfort High School
THERAPIST/COUNSELOR
1) Onika Witzke, LMSW
2) Katie Larson, LMSW
3) Eric LaPaugh, LPC
3) Matt Peschel, LPC
WINERY
1) Blustone Vineyards
2) Rove Estate Vineyard & Winery
3) St. Ambrose Cellars
WINTER HIKE OR SNOWSHOE TRAIL
1) Leelanau State Park Hiking Trailhead
2) Blustone Vineyards
3) Arcadia Dunes: The C.S. Mott Nature Preserve
XC SKI TRAIL OR AREA
1) Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
2) Crystal Mountain
3) French Valley Vineyard
Fishtown in Leland.
Cadillac, Manistee & Ludington Red Hot Best Winners
ART GALLERY
1) Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts
2) Todd & Brad Reed Photography
3) Art by Mary Case Gallery & Studio
BAKERY
1) The Daily BakeHouse
2) Two Slices
3) 2 The Moon Bakery
2 The Moon Bakery in Lake City.
BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
1) Filer Credit Union, Manistee
2) Genisys Mortgage Professionals, Cadillac
3) Honor Bank, Bear Lake
BEACH
1) Portage Point Beach
2) Fifth Avenue Beach
3) Ludington State Park Beach
BREAKFAST SPOT
1) Lakeside Café
2) Diner 31
3) After 26 Depot Café
BREWERY
1) North Channel Brewing Co.
2) Clam Lake Beer Co.
3) Ludington Bay Brewing Co.
CHIROPRACTOR
1) Edward P. Hybza, DC, Hybza Chiropractic
2) Christa Johnson, DC, Johnson Adult & Pediatric Chiropractic
3) Joshua Switek, DC, Switek Chiropractic
COFFEE SHOP
1) Roasted Cafe
2) Port City Brew
3) Yellow Dog Café
DENTIST
1) Geoffrey Paine, DDS, Water’s Edge Dentistry
2) Blythe A. O’Donnell, DDS, High Tech Dental
3) Layne Godzina, DDS, Honest Dental Solutions
DISC GOLF AREA
1) Ludington School Forest Disc Golf Course
2) Diggins Hill Community Park
3) Udell Rollways Disc Golf
EVENT
1) Manistee Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend
2) Onekama Block Party
3) Bear Lake Days
FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR
1) Nicholas K. Callesen, Callesen Wealth Management
2) Julee Sarto, Executive Wealth Management
3) Jeff Reau, Edward Jones
FLOOR COVERING (TILING, CARPETING, WOOD FLOORING)
1) Haglund’s Floor Covering
2) Harbor Flooring
3) The Home Depot
GYM OR HEALTH STUDIO
1) Manistee Health & Fitness Center
2) EVOLVE Yoga & Fitness
3) NorthStar Fitness
HAPPY HOUR
1) TJ’s Pub
2) Blue Slipper Tavern
3) The Truck Stop
HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS
1) Hopwoods Heating & Cooling
2) Personal Plumbing
3) Lakeshore Mechanical
3) Premier Heating & Cooling Co.
HIKING TRAIL OR AREA
1) Arcadia Dunes: Baldy Trails
2) Ludington State Park
3) Magoon Creek Natural Area
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
1) Manistee County Historical Museum
2) Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts
3) Father Marquette Memorial Cross
LOCALLY MADE HARD BEVERAGE
1) Northern Star Cider, Northern Natural Cider House & Winery
2) I Scream You Scream Dark Cherry, Starving Artist Brewing Co.
3) Tangelo Dream, Ludington Bay Brewing Co.
LODGING: HOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS
1) Little River Casino Resort 2) Coyote Crossing Resort
3) Nader’s Motel & Suites
LODGING: NO HOTELS, MOTELS OR RESORTS
1) The Ramsdell Inn
2) Canfield House Bed & Breakfast
3) Cartier Mansion Bed & Breakfast
3) Dempsey Manor Bed & Breakfast
NONPROFIT
1) Armory Youth Project
2) Manistee County Humane Society
3) Portage Lake Garden Club
OUTDOOR DINING
1) Blue Fish Kitchen + Bar
2) Northern Natural Cider House & Winery
3) Lakeside Charlies
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
1) Dynamic Physical Therapy, Manistee
2) West Michigan Physical Therapy
3) Dynamic Physical Therapy, Cadillac
PIZZA
1) Big Al’s Pizza
2) G&D Pizza & Party Store 3) Pizza Plus
3) Rosie’s Place
PLACE FOR A WEDDING
1) Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
2) Caberfae Peaks
3) Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts
PLACE TO BUY A BOOK
1) Happy Owl Bookshop
2) Horizon Books
3) Book Mark
PLACE TO BUY A GIFT
1) Anchored Designs Boutique
2) MacBeth & Co.
3) The Cozy Company
PLACE TO BUY HOME FURNISHINGS
1) The Cozy Company
2) Wellnested
3) Charming North
3) Comfort Center of Manistee
PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY
1) Wexford Jewelers
2) CC Jewelers of Manistee
3) Roxy’s Rocks
PLACE TO BUY ORGANIC & NATURAL FOODS
1) Z&N Farm
2) Port City Organics
3) Apple Valley Natural Foods
PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS
1) Wags to Wiskers Pet Supplies
2) Family Farm & Home
3) Tractor Supply Co.
PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/ OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR
1) Snyder’s Shoes
2) The Outpost of Manistee
3) Dunham’s Sports
PLACE TO KAYAK/CANOE/SUP
1) Portage Lake
2) Ludington State Park
3) Little Manistee River
PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG
1) Magoon Creek Natural Area
2) Heritage Nature Trail
3) Buttersville Park
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
1) Ryan A. Sullivan, MD
2) Maxine Lipon, DO
3) Tania M. LeBaron, MD
PROJECT HANDYPERSON
1) The Fixer Upper Man
2) Schafer Construction Company
REAL ESTATE AGENT
1) Casey Tennant, Lighthouse Realty
2) Gini Pelton, Century 21 Boardwalk
3) Randy Zakrajsek, RE/MAX Bayshore
RESTAURANT
1) The Glenwood
2) 876 Baldwin
3) Timbers Restaurant
SALON
1) Salon 22 Spa
2) Port City Clipper
3) Harold’s Hair Loft
SPOT FOR PICKING (THRIFTING/CONSIGNING)
1) Redeemed Manistee
2) Kott’s Pickin’ Antiques & Home Decor
3) Emmi’s Closet
TEACHER
1) Mandy Butcher, Manton Elementary School
2) Kelsey Kosiboski, Bear Lake Schools
3) Zack Korienek, Ludington Elementary School
THERAPIST/COUNSELOR
1) Derrick Martinez, Manistee Area Public Schools Child and Adolescent Health Center
2) Barbara Edwards, PSY.D.
3) Lighthouse Associates
WINERY
1) Northern Natural Cider House & Winery
2) Cadillac Winery
3) Pere Marquette Winery
WINTER HIKE OR SNOWSHOE TRAIL
1) Ludington State Park
2) Arcadia Dunes: Baldy Trails
3) Orchard Beach State Park
Ludington State Park in Ludington.
XC SKI TRAIL OR AREA
1) Crystal Mountain
2) Big M
3) Logging Trail, Ludington State Park
Red Hot Best: Charlevoix & The Chain of Lakes
ART GALLERY
1) Twisted Fish Gallery
2) Bier Art Gallery & Pottery Studio
3) Charlevoix Circle of Arts
BAKERY
1) Friske Farm Market
2) Ruthann’s Gourmet Bakery
3) The Flour Pot
BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
1) Charlevoix State Bank, Charlevoix
2) 4Front Credit Union, Boyne City
3) Huntington Bank, Bellaire
BEACH
1) Barnes Park Campground
2) Young State Park
3) Michigan Beach Park
BREAKFAST SPOT
1) Toonie’s Fish
& Steak House
2) Smoke On the Water
3) Cafe Santé
3) South Arm Café
BREWERY
1) Short’s Brewing Company, Bellaire Pub
2) Bier’s Inwood Brewery
3) Short’s Brewing Company, Elk Rapids Pull Barn
CHIROPRACTOR
1) Trevor Darnell, CD, Torch Chiropractic Family Wellness Center
2) Kathy Hoyt, DC, Inspire Health Chiropractic and Wellness
3) Martina Peterson, DC, Monarch Family Chiropractic
COFFEE SHOP
1) Happy Camper Coffee Co.
2) M88 Morning Grind
3) Ruthann’s Gourmet Bakery
DENTIST
1) Brian Rathke, DDS, Bellaire Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
2) Shawn Spillane, DDS, Bellaire Dental Health Care
3) Mandy DesJardins, DDS, Maple Ridge Dentistry
DISC GOLF AREA
1) Mt. McSauba Disc Golf Course
2) Avalanche Preserve Disc Golf Course
3) East Jordan Community Park
EVENT
1) Elk Rapids Harbor Days
2) Charlevoix Venetian Festival
3) Boyne City Stroll the Streets
FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR
1) Tom Shelder, Edward Jones
2) Rob Joyce, Edward Jones
3) Greg McGeorge, 4Front Credit Union
FLOOR COVERING (TILING, CARPETING, WOOD FLOORING)
1) Harbor Flooring
2) Solid Designs
3) Bartletts’ Home Interiors
GYM OR HEALTH STUDIO
1) Bodywise
2) Charlevoix Fitness Center
3) Boyne Mountain Resort Fitness & Wellness Center
HAPPY HOUR
1) Torch Lake Café
2) Dockside Torch Lake
3) Cafe Santé
3) Hello Vino
HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS
1) Boyne Country Heating & Cooling
2) K&K Heating and Cooling 3) Top Notch Heating, Cooling & Geothermal
HIKING TRAIL OR AREA
1) Glacial Hills Pathway & Natural Area
2) Grass River Natural Area
3) Avalanche Mountain Preserve
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
1) The Mushroom Houses
2) Castle Farms
3) Charlevoix South Pier Lighthouse
LOCALLY MADE HARD BEVERAGE
1) Local’s Light, Short’s Brewing Company
2) Soft Parade, Short’s Brewing Company
3) Mammoth Gin, Mammoth Distilling
LODGING: HOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS
1) The Earl
2) Hotel Walloon
3) Boyne Mountain Resort
LODGING: NO HOTELS, MOTELS OR RESORTS
1) The Inn at Breezy Hill Farm
2) The Blue Pelican Inn & Restaurant
3) Applesauce Inn Bed & Breakfast
NONPROFIT
1) Help From My Friends’ Pet Crisis Center
2) Grass River Natural Area
3) Paddle Antrim
OUTDOOR DINING
1) The Landing
2) Dockside Torch Lake
3) Short’s Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
1) North Shore Physical Therapy
2) Active Recovery Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab
3) Mary Free Bed at Munson Medical Center, Elk Rapids
PIZZA
1) Chef Chucks (formerly Chef Charles)
2) B.C. Pizza of Boyne City
3) Short’s Brewing Company, Bellaire Pub
PLACE FOR A WEDDING
1) A Matter of Taste at Tapawingo
2) Castle Farms
3) The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix
PLACE TO BUY A BOOK
1) Round Lake Bookstore
2) Adams Madams
3) Word Love Goods
PLACE TO BUY A GIFT
1) Adams Madams
2) The Lake House
3) Nifty Things! Elk Rapids
PLACE TO BUY HOME FURNISHINGS
1) Adams Madams
2) The Flying Pig
3) The Lake House
PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY
1) Adams Madams
2) Uniquely North
3) Christine Leader Michigan Metalsmith
PLACE TO BUY ORGANIC & NATURAL FOODS
1) Providence Organic Farm, Café & Natural Food Market
2) Grain Train
3) Martin’s Market
Providence Organic Farm in Central Lake.
PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS
1) Tractor Supply Co.
2) Ruff Life Pet Outfitters
3) Ellsworth Farmers Exchange
3) Family Farm & Home
PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/ OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR
1) The Clothing Company
2) Paddles & Pedals
3) My Michigan Roots
PLACE TO KAYAK/CANOE/SUP
1) Chain of Lakes Water Trail
2) Jordan Valley Outfitters
3) Grass River Natural Area
PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG
1) Maplehurst Natural Area
2) Elk Rapids Day Park
3) Avalanche Mountain Preserve
3) Fisherman’s Island State Park
3) North Point Nature Preserve
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
1) Benjamin J. Edwards, MD
2) Jennifer Shockley, MD
3) Colleen Scott, DO 3) April North, MD
PROJECT HANDYPERSON
1) Matt Pederson, LMZ Maintenance
2) Dan Deters Handyman Service
REAL ESTATE AGENT
1) Kellie Sergent, Century 21 Northland
2) Scott Moore, Exit Northern Shores Realty
3) Walter Mann, Real Estate One
RESTAURANT
1) Cafe Santé
2) Pearl’s New Orleans Kitchen
3) Torch Lake Café
SALON
1) Elk Rapids Beautique
2) Revive Salon & Spa
3) J. Luxe – A Salon
SPOT FOR PICKING (THRIFTING/CONSIGNING)
1) Rainbow Thrift Shoppe
2) Challenge Mountain Resale Store
3) Good Samaritan Family Services
TEACHER
1) Ryan Brubaker, Boyne City High School
2) Rebecca Benson, Bellaire Elementary
3) Annie Grammer, Lakeland Elementary
THERAPIST/COUNSELOR
1) KaLeigh Shepard, LMSW
2) Jennifer Hewitt, MA, LLPC
3) Melissa Cronin, LMSW
WINERY
1) Cellar 1914
2) Torch Lake Cellars
3) Boyne Valley Vineyards
WINTER HIKE OR SNOWSHOE TRAIL
1) Grass River Natural Area
2) Glacial Hills Pathway & Natural Area
3) Young State Park
Grass River Natural Area in Bellaire.
XC SKI TRAIL OR AREA
1) Glacial Hills Pathway & Natural Area
2) Shanty Creek Resort
3) Mt. McSauba Recreation Area
Kalkaska, Gaylord & Grayling Red Hot Best
ART GALLERY
1) AuSable Artisan Village Art Center
2) Main Branch Gallery
3) Gaylord Area Council for the Arts
BAKERY
1) Goodale’s Bakery
2) Sweet Shannon’s
3) Cops & Doughnuts Jay’s Precinct
BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
1) Forest Area Federal Credit Union
2) Union Home Mortgage, The Huber Lending Team
3) 4Front Credit Union, Kalkaska
BEACH
1) Lake Margrethe
2) Log Lake
3) Manistee Lake
3) Otsego Lake State Park
BREAKFAST SPOT
1) Moose & Stella’s Cafe
2) Yankee Boy Restaurant
3) Grayling Restaurant
BREWERY
1) Rolling Oak Brewing Co.
2) Paddle Hard Brewing
3) Big Buck Brewery
Paddle Hard Brewing in Grayling.
CHIROPRACTOR
1) Peter Jenema, DC, The Chiropractic Center
2) Brian Herron, DC, Gaston Family Chiropractic
3) Brandon Suchey, DC, Suchey Chiropractic
COFFEE SHOP
1) Moose & Stella’s Cafe
2) Biggby, Kalkaska
3) Michigan Brew
DENTIST
1) Ralph Oppermann, DDS, AuSable Family Dental
2) Robert Stobert, DDS, Stobert Dental
3) Carrilyn Stobert, DDS, Stobert Dental
DISC GOLF AREA
1) Log Lake Park Disc Golf
2) Hanson Hills Recreation Area
3) Gaylord Disc Golf Course
EVENT
1) National Trout Festival
2) AuSable River Festival
3) Alpenfest
FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR
1) Larry King, Edward Jones
2) Dawn Moses, Sensible Financial Solutions
3) ATS Advisors, A Certified Public Accounting Firm
FLOOR COVERING (TILING, CARPETING, WOOD FLOORING)
1) Jarrad’s Carpet Direct
2) McLean’s Home Center
3) Dunckley Floor Covering
GYM OR HEALTH STUDIO
1) Kaliseum Recreation Complex
2) Grayling Fitness Center
3) FitNorth
HAPPY HOUR
1) Kal-Ho Lounge
2) Rolling Oak Brewing Co.
3) The Iron Pig Smokehouse
HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS
1) Kalkaska Plumbing & Heating
2) Air North Heating & Plumbing
3) Dan’s Plumbing & Services
HIKING TRAIL OR AREA
1) Hartwick Pines State Park
2) North Country Trail & Sunset Trail Road Loop
3) Hanson Hills Recreation Area
Hartwick Pines State Park in Grayling.
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
1) Hartwick Pines Logging Museum
2) Gaylord Elk Park
3) Call of the Wild
LOCALLY MADE HARD BEVERAGE
1) Rolling Oak White, Rolling Oak Brewing Co.
2) Fall Harvest Cider, Big Buck Brewery
3) C1 Cider, Rolling Oak Brewing Co.
LODGING: HOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS
1) All Seasons Resort
2) Gates Au Sable Lodge
3) Treetops Resort
LODGING: NO HOTELS, MOTELS OR RESORTS
1) Hanson House Bed & Breakfast
2) Borchers Bed & Breakfast
3) Otsego Lake County Park
NONPROFIT
1) 22 2 None
2) Friends of the Kalkaska County Library
3) AuSable Valley Animal Shelter
OUTDOOR DINING
1) Billy Bob’s Boneyard
2) The Dig’s Food Truck
3) Ray’s BBQ, Brews & Blues
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
1) Pursuit Physical Therapy, Kalkaska
2) Dynamic Physical Therapy, Grayling
3) Northsport Physical Therapy, Gaylord
PIZZA
1) B.C. Pizza Kalkaska
2) G’s Pizzeria & Deli
3) Kal-Ho Lounge
PLACE FOR A WEDDING
1) Mill Pond Event Center
2) Sonshine Barn Wedding & Event Center
3) Sojourn Lakeside Resort
PLACE TO BUY A BOOK
1) Hidden Treasures
2) Tip’n the Mitten
3) The Shopping Basket Gifts & More
PLACE TO BUY A GIFT
1) Cherry Street Market
2) Hidden Treasures
3) Rooted
PLACE TO BUY HOME FURNISHINGS
1) Woodland Creek Furniture & Gallery
2) Great Rooms Furniture & Mattresses
3) Past to Present Emporium
PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY
1) Hidden Treasures
2) Hogan’s Jewelers
3) Kay Jewelers of Gaylord
PLACE TO BUY ORGANIC & NATURAL FOODS
1) Earth’s Garden Natural Foods
2) Nature’s Nest
3) Jo Jo’s Natural Market
PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS
1) Natural Farm Store/ Lodi Trading Company
2) Pets & Things
3) Tractor Supply Co. Gaylord
PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/ OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR
1) Natural Farm Store/ Lodi Trading Company
2) Northbound Outfitters
3) Jay’s Sporting Goods
PLACE TO KAYAK/CANOE/SUP
1) Shel-Haven Canoe Rental
2) Au Sable River Public Access
3) Penrod’s Au Sable Canoe & Kayak
PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG
1) Kalkaska Area Recreational Transportation (KART) Trail
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
1) Andrew J. Long, DO
2) Natalie Okerson-Sparks, MD
3) Vincent E. Schultz, MD
PROJECT HANDYPERSON
1) RV Doctor of Grayling
2) Jerry Stapleton, Rapid City
REAL ESTATE AGENT
1) Michael McGuire, Century 21 Northland
2) Chet Wheeler, RE/MAX of Grayling
3) Laura Grezner, Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors
RESTAURANT
1) Trout Town Tavern & Eatery
2) Moose & Stella’s Cafe
3) Yankee Boy
SALON
1) Timberlie’s Salon Studio
2) Las Vegas Tan & Salon
3) From Head to Toe
SPOT FOR PICKING (THRIFTING/CONSIGNING)
1) Hidden Treasures
2) Past to Present Emporium
3) St. Francis Thrift Shop
TEACHER
1) Ms. Kirchofer, Birch Street Elementary
2) Tawni Deike, Forest Area High School
3) Ali Bridson, Cherry Street Intermediate
THERAPIST/COUNSELOR
1) Annette Goodyear, LPC
2) Marne March Olli, LPC, MA
3) KaLeigh Shepard, LMSW
WINTER HIKE OR SNOWSHOE TRAIL
1) Upper Manistee Headwaters: The Milock Family Preserve
2) Michawyé Cross Country Ski/Hiking Trails
XC SKI TRAIL OR AREA
1) Hanson Hills Recreation Area
2) Upper Manistee Headwaters: The Milock Family Preserve
3) Twin Birch Golf Course
Petoskey, Harbor Springs & The Straits RHB Winners
ART GALLERY
1) Three Pines Studio
2) Crooked Tree Arts Center
3) Sturgeon River Pottery
BAKERY
1) JoJo’s Cookie Co.
2) Julienne Tomatoes
3) Johan’s Pastry Shop
BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
1) First Community Bank, Main Street, Harbor Springs
2) 4Front Credit Union, US-131, Petoskey
3) St. Francis X Federal Credit Union, Rotary Park Branch
BEACH
1) Petoskey State Park
2) Sturgeon Bay Beach
3) Cross Village Beach
BREAKFAST SPOT
1) Julienne Tomatoes
2) Rusty Saw North
3) Sam’s Graces Café
BREWERY
1) Petoskey Brewing Company
2) Pond Hill Farm
3) Beards Brewery
CHIROPRACTOR
1) Pateman Chiropractic & Massage
2) Bear River Chiropractic
3) Kulman Chiropractic Center
COFFEE SHOP
1) Roast & Toast
2) North Perk Coffee
3) Johan’s Pastry Shop
DENTIST
1) Kathryn Morley, DDS, Indian River Family Dentistry
2) Mark T. Makela, DDS, Complete Family Dentistry
3) Susan Malone, DDS, Hueston Family Dentistry
DISC GOLF AREA
1) Kiwanis Park
2) Bear River Valley Recreation Area
3) River Road Sports Complex
EVENT
1) Petoskey Art in the Park
2) Petoskey Holiday Open House
3) Pond Hill Farm Fall Fest Weekends
FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR
1) Bill Hansen, AAMS, Crooked Tree Capital Advisors
2) Tim Knapp, Edward Jones
3) Chad Owens, Edward Jones
FLOOR COVERING (TILING, CARPETING, WOOD FLOORING)
1) Contractors Supply
2) Petoskey Flooring
3) Kiss Carpet Design Center
GYM OR HEALTH STUDIO
1) Yoga Roots and Healing Arts
2) Center City Gym
3) Bay Tennis & Fitness
HAPPY HOUR
1) The Back Lot Petoskey
2) Palette Bistro
3) The Side Door Saloon
HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS
1) W. W. Fairbairn & Sons Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
2) Ballard’s Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 3) Matelski Plumbing & Heating
HIKING TRAIL OR AREA
1) Offield Family Viewlands 2) Pond Hill Farm
3) Little Traverse Wheelway
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
1) Colonial Michilimackinac
2) Petoskey Clock Tower
3) Stafford’s Pointer Boat
LOCALLY MADE HARD BEVERAGE
1) Gypsy Vodka, Gypsy Distillery
2) Blood Orange Honey, Cheboygan Brewing Company
3) Horny Monk, Petoskey Brewing
LODGING: HOTELS, MOTELS AND RESORTS
1) Stafford’s Perry Hotel
2) The Highlands at Harbor Springs
3) Stafford’s Crooked River Lodge
LODGING: NO HOTELS, MOTELS OR RESORTS
1) The Gingerbread House
2) Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort
3) Holiday Vacation Rentals
NONPROFIT
1) Little Traverse Bay Humane Society
2) Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre
3) Little Traverse Conservancy
OUTDOOR DINING
1) Legs Inn
2) The Back Lot Petoskey
3) Pond Hill Farm
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
1) Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center
2) Orthosport Physical Therapy
3) Tim Bondy Physical Therapy
PIZZA
1) Mighty Fine Pizza 2) Vivio’s
3) Piper’s Mighty Good Pizza
PLACE FOR A WEDDING
1) Lavender Hill Farm
2) Pond Hill Farm
3) Blisswood Resort
PLACE TO BUY A BOOK
1) McLean & Eakin Booksellers
2) Between the Covers
3) Poetess And Stranger
Between the Covers in Harbor Springs.
PLACE TO BUY A GIFT
1) Grandpa Shorter’s Gifts
2) Sturgeon River Pottery
3) Cutler’s
PLACE TO BUY HOME FURNISHINGS
1) The Quiet Moose
2) Reid Furniture Co.
3) Then & Now Antique and Consignment House
PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY
1) Hanni Gallery
2) Ward & Eis Gallery
3) Reusch Jewelers
PLACE TO BUY ORGANIC & NATURAL FOODS
1) Grain Train Natural Foods Market
2) Bill’s Farm Market
3) Harbor Springs Farmers Market
PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS
1) Ruff Life Pet Outfitters
2) Tractor Supply Co.
3) Pet Supplies Plus
PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/ OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR
1) The Outfitter of Harbor Springs
2) Bearcub Outfitters
3) Bahnhof Sport
PLACE TO KAYAK/CANOE/SUP
1) Sturgeon River Paddlesports
2) Little Traverse Bay
3) Petoskey State Park
PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG
1) Offield Family Viewlands
2) Bear River Valley Recreation Area
3) Ridge Road
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
1) Ben Vanos, DO
2) Emilee L. Kennedy, NP
3) Wendy Walker, MD
PROJECT HANDYPERSON
1) Roy’s Painting Services
2) Mark Aquila, M&D Painting
REAL ESTATE AGENT
1) Pat Leavy, Kidd & Leavy Real Estate
2) Kim Porta, Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Realtors
3) Beth Flynn, North Harbor Real Estate
RESTAURANT
1) Julienne Tomatoes
2) Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse
3) Legs Inn
SALON
1) Radiance Salon & Spa
2) Vogue Salon & Spa
3) Polished on Main
SPOT FOR PICKING (THRIFTING/CONSIGNING)
1) New Beginnings Resale Store
2) Gold Mine Resale Shop
3) Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity ReStore
TEACHER
1) Steve Evoy, Wolverine
2) Julie Spencer, Harbor Light Christian School
3) Mollie Carter, Shay Elementary
THERAPIST/COUNSELOR
1) Sabrina Spearman, LMSW
2) Chance Gawlinski, LLMSW, CADC
3) Tana J. Nathe, LPC, NCC
WINERY
1) Pond Hill Farm
2) Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery
3) Walloon Lake Winery
WINTER HIKE OR SNOWSHOE
1) Pond Hill Farm
2) NCMC Natural Area Trail
3) Bear River Trail
XC SKI TRAIL OR AREA
1) Nub’s Nob
2) Pond Hill Farm
3) Wildwood Hills Pathway
Bayfront Park in Petoskey.
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ART GALLERY
1) Crooked Tree Arts Center
2) Higher Art Gallery
3) Sanctuary Goods
BAKERY
1) Bay Bread Company
2) Common Good Bakery
3) Grand Traverse Pie Company
BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
1) TBA Credit Union, Front Street
2) 4Front Credit Union, Front Street
3) Huntington Bank, Front Street
BEACH
1) Haserot Beach
2) Old Mission Point Park
3) Clinch Park Beach
BREAKFAST SPOT
1) Red Spire Brunch House
2) Sugar to Salt, S2S
3) The Towne Plaza
BREWERY
1) The Filling Station Microbrewery
2) Brewery Terra Firma
3) Rare Bird Brewpub
CHIROPRACTOR
1) Back On Track Chiropractic
2) Piché Family Chiropractic
3) Russell and Johnson Chiropractic
COFFEE SHOP
1) Brew
2) Mundos 305
3) Cuppa Joe Drive Thru
DENTIST
1) Chad L. Beers, DDS, Beers Family Dentistry
2) Steven J. Niergarth, DDS, Deerhaven Family Dentistry
3) Lance Beers, DDS, Deerhaven Family Dentistry
DISC GOLF AREA
1) Hickory Hills Disc Golf Course
2) Civic Center South Park
3) Green Lake Disc Golf Park
EVENT
1) National Cherry Festival
2) Traverse City Restaurant Week
3) Pride Week
Pride Week Celebrations in Traverse City.
FINANCIAL SERVICE ADVISOR
1) Beth Melcher, MoneyFit
2) Tim Alfieri, Hudson Wealth Management
3) Andrew Maniaci, TBA Credit Union
FLOOR COVERING (TILING, CARPETING, WOOD FLOORING)
1) Bay View Flooring
2) Menards
3) Floor Covering Brokers
GYM OR HEALTH STUDIO
1) Grand Traverse Bay West YMCA
2) EVO Athletics
3) Yen Yoga & Fitness
HAPPY HOUR
1) The Parlor
2) The Little Fleet
3) 7 Monks Taproom
HEATING & COOLING BUSINESS
1) Team Bob’s Heating, Cooling, Plumbing
2) Precision Plumbing and Heating Systems
3) D & W Mechanical
HIKING TRAIL OR AREA
1) Boardman Lake Loop Trail
2) Traverse Area Recreational Trail (TART)
3) Brown Bridge Quiet Area
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
1) Traverse City State Hospital
2) The Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park
3) Protected Native American Trail Marker Tree
LOCALLY MADE HARD BEVERAGE
1) Cinnamon Girl, Left Foot Charley
2) American Cherry Whiskey, Traverse City Whiskey Co.
3) Lavender Cider, Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
LODGING: HOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS
1) Delamar
2) Hotel Indigo
3) Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
LODGING: NO HOTELS, MOTELS OR RESORTS
1) Brys Estate Guesthouse
2) Neahtawanta Inn
3) Two Bay Stay
NONPROFIT
1) Cherryland Humane Society
2) Project Feed The Kids
3) The Father Fred Foundation
OUTDOOR DINING
1) The Little Fleet
2) The Filling Station Microbrewery
3) Boone’s Long Lake Inn
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
1) Superior Physical Therapy
2) The Wellness Center at The Grand Traverse Pavilions
3) Pursuit Physical Therapy
PIZZA
1) The Filling Station Microbrewery
2) Charles & Reid
3) Peegeo’s
PLACE FOR A WEDDING
1) BlueBridge Events Centre
2) Cobblestone Farms
3) The Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park
PLACE TO BUY A BOOK
1) Horizon Books
2) Brilliant Books
3) Blue Vase Book Exchange
PLACE TO BUY A GIFT
1) Nifty Things!
2) Cherry Republic
3) My Secret Stash
PLACE TO BUY HOME FURNISHINGS
1) Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings
2) Currie’s Furniture
3) Woodland Creek Furniture
PLACE TO BUY JEWELRY
1) Miner’s North Jewelers
2) CC Jewelers
3) James C. Smith Fine Jewelry
PLACE TO BUY ORGANIC & NATURAL FOODS
1) Oryana West
2) Oryana 10th Street
3) Edson Farms Natural Foods
PLACE TO BUY PET ITEMS
1) Pets Naturally
2) PetSmart
3) Pet Supplies Plus
PLACE TO GET ACTIVE/OUTDOOR WEAR & GEAR
1) Backcountry North
2) Boyne Country Sports
3) Running Fit Fleet Feet
PLACE TO KAYAK/CANOE/SUP
1) Boardman River
2) Brown Bridge Canoe Launch
3) Interlochen State Park
PLACE TO WALK YOUR DOG
1) Boardman Lake Loop Trail
2) The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
3) TART Trails
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER
1) Elizabeth Hughes, DO
2) Debra Graetz, MD
3) Anessa Songer, DO
PROJECT HANDYPERSON
1) Kevin Hall Builders
2) Ace Handyman Services
3) Marcus Clary, Clary Construction Services
REAL ESTATE AGENT
1) Crystal Gober, Traverse Real Estate
2) Holly Hack, Exit Realty Paramount
3) Lexa Ferrill, Real Estate One
RESTAURANT
1) Poppycocks
2) J & S Hamburg South
3) Boathouse Restaurant
SALON
1) Studio 415 Salon
2) The Hair + Beauty Lounge
3) Bella Amici Salon
3) Salon 804
SPOT FOR PICKING (THRIFTING/CONSIGNING)
1) Cherryland Humane Society Thrift
2) Mrs. O’s Crap Shack
3) Zany Consignment Boutique West
TEACHER
1) Katie Medler, TC West Middle School
2) Carl Edgren, TC West Senior High School
3) Sarah Hadd, Woodland School
THERAPIST/COUNSELOR
1) Rebecca Sage, LLMSW
2) Eric LaPaugh, LPC NCC
3) Michelle Newman, LMSW
WINERY
1) Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
2) Left Foot Charley
3) Mari Vineyards
WINTER HIKE OR SNOWSHOE TRAIL
1) Brys Estate Winter Trail
2) Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area
3) Old Mission Point Park
XC SKI TRAIL OR AREA
1) Vasa Pathway
2) Hickory Hills Recreation Area
3) Mt. Holiday
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DOWNHILL SKI RESORT
1) Crystal Mountain
2) Nub’s Nob
3) Boyne Mountain
DOWNTOWN
1) Traverse City
2) Mackinac Island
3) Petoskey
GOLF COURSE
1) Grandview Golf Club
2) Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
3) Twin Birch Golf Course
PERFORMANCE/CONCERT VENUE
1) Interlochen Center for the Arts, Kresge Auditorium
2) City Opera House
3) Old Town Playhouse
SPECIALTY MEAT MARKET
1) Maxbauer Specialty Meat Market
2) Burritt’s Fresh Markets
3) Meat Monkeys Bulk Meat Sales
View of Downtown Traverse City.
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