Hotels in Northern Lower Peninsula

Ski the fall line at Boyne Mountain located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Boyne Falls.

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Silver Lake State Park is a spot you might want to check out, located 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from central Mears. Mears has other popular natural features you might want to visit such as Lake Michigan.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Front Street in Downtown Traverse City.

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Traverse City Beach located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from central Traverse City. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Clinch Park Beach, Clinch Park, and West End Beach.

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce is worth a visit, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Hart.

Headlands International Dark Sky Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from central Mackinaw City, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Colonial Michilimackinac Park and Wawatam Park, both nearby.

Check out the water views and take some great vacation pics at Torch Lake Park in Alden. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Grass River Natural Area, located nearby.