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GOLF Manitou Passage Golf Course: This sophisticated Arnold Palmer gem is set in the gorgeous, rolling landscape that gave rise to the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Named one of Golfweek’s best new courses in 2010, this is a serenely beautiful yet challenging course, with a craftsman-style clubhouse for kicking back post-links. 4600 CLUB DR., CEDAR, 231.228.6000, MANITOUPASSAGEGOLFCLUB.COM.
The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms: A dramatic championship course with spectacular Lake Michigan vistas. The varied terrain includes hills, woods, water and strategically placed bunkers; in places, nearby working cherry orchards are even integrated into the course design. A true destination experience. 9505 E. OTTO RD., SUTTONS BAY, 231.271.2020, LEELANAUCLUB.COM.
Northport Creek Golf Course: New
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POINT RD., NORTHPORT, 231.386.7195, GRANDTRAVERSELIGHTHOUSE.COM.
The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: In the historic town of Glen Haven find old-fashioned treats and toys at the general store, a working blacksmith shop next door, and a wooden boat museum housed in a defunct cherry cannery. Off M109, south of Glen Arbor. Just down the road (left at Lake Michigan) at the Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum catch a live reenactment of a shipwreck rescue (in which Raggedy Ann & Andy play the part of the rescued) every summer day at 3 p.m. North of Glen Arbor off M22, more than a dozen 19th-century subsistence farmsteads comprise Port Oneida Rural Historic District—the nation’s largest historic agricultural community, forever preserved. To see it all come alive, mark the calendar for the annual Port Oneida fair, held August 8 and 9 this year. For information and to find out about park entrance passes: 231.326.4700, NPS.GOV/SLBE.
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The Dunes: Hit up this affordable, casual par-72, or its Dune Valley driving range across the street, for some relaxing vacation play. But don’t let the laid-back vibe fool you: The back nine’s tight fairways will keep you on your toes. 6489 W. EMPIRE HWY, EMPIRE, 231.326.5390, DUNESGOLF.COM.
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Grand Traverse Lighthouse: Climb the steps to the lighthouse, tour the keeper’s quarters, try the lighthouse treasure hunt and so much more at this beautifully restored lighthouse that has been guiding ships since 1852. After the history lesson, head to the sandy Lake Michigan beach. ($4 adult, $2 child, 5 & under free). Michigan residents need Recreation Pass ($11 annually per vehicle; nonresidents, $8.40 per day). 5500 N. LIGHTHOUSE
this summer, this 9-hole, solar-powered course designed by Jerry Matthews is located within the village of Northport. 355 EIGHTH ST., NORTHPORT,
Sugar Loaf, The Old Course:
Architect C.D. Wagstaff created this lovely course, nestled between cherry orchards and rolling countryside, to reflect classic, mid-20th century design. Time your round to take in a sunset over Sugarloaf Mountain. 4512 S. TOWNLINE RD., CEDAR, 231.228.2040, SUGARLOAFTHEOLDCOURSE.COM.
Fishtown Museum: A wonderful collection of photographs and memorabilia celebrating the diverse cultures and colorful past of this historic fishing village. A new exhibit explores the vibrant logging, agricultural and recreational communities on North Manitou Island in the early 1900s. 203 E. CEDAR ST., LELAND, 231.256.8878, LEELANAUHISTORY.ORG. MyNorth 2014 Vacation! 11