Traveling to Michigan? Consider spending a day around Sleeping Bear Dunes, Glen Arbor, and Grand Haven. It's worth adding to your itinerary.
0:00 INTRO
0:25 PIERCE STOCKING SCENIC DRIVE
1:42 DUNE CLIMB
2:30 GLEN HAVEN
3:24 GLEN ARBOR: Art's Tavern
3:56 GLEN ARBOR: Cherry Republic
5:16 OUTRO
Good Morning America named Sleeping Bear Dunes, "The Most Beautiful Place in America." Having traveled extensively throughout the country, we can say without a doubt that the area is definitely beautiful and worth seeing. If you have a day in the area, here are "4 Things You Must Do" when visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes.
1. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
Michigan lumberman, Pierce Stocking, wanted to share the beauty of this area with others, so in the 1960's the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive was constructed. This 7.5 mile drive not only provides you with a history of the area, but also showcases Michigan's beautiful shoreline and sand dunes. You can pick up a free guide at the entrance to the drive.
Park Entrance Pass: $25/vehicle, $20/motorcycle, $15/person who enters on foot or on bike
2. Dune Climb
Looking for a great place to picnic, get some exercise, and let the kids play? The Dune Climb just north of Empire on M109 is an ideal stop. Just steps from the parking lot you can put your feet in the sand and climb a sand dune. At the top get rewarded with beautiful views of Glen Lake.
3. Glen Haven
Founded in 1857, Glen Haven is a step back in time to when small villages used to supply fuel to steamers along the Great Lakes. Today you can explore the Cannery Boathouse, the General Store, Blacksmith Shop, and let's not forget the beautiful beach.
For Business Hours and Operation in Glen Haven visit:
https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisi...
4. Glen Arbor (Art's Tavern and Cherry Republic)
This quaint little town just outside of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a great spot to grab some food, check out some local art, and visit the famous Cherry Republic. For a quick bite, stop in at Art's Tavern. Art's has been serving fantastic bar food since opening its doors in 1934. You can't go wrong with a classic cheeseburger. No visit to Glen Arbor is complete without stopping at Cherry Republic. Savor the flavor of over 200 cherrybased products, including their wine.
Art's Tavern Website:
https://www.artsglenarbor.com
Cherry Republic Website:
https://cherryrepublic.com
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