This right here. Follow the Lake Michigan coast from Arcadia, Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leelenau Peninsula, Traverse City, up to Torch Lake, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Mackinac Island. There is nothing quite like a Michigan Summer.
It is beautiful. We usually did not go any further east than Traverse City. Charlevoix is beautiful but we stay away from crowded touristy spots. Leland can get pretty crowded. Northport is perfect for us. On the bay.
I return every August to an “up north” golfing/fishing trip. Last year we were based out of Gaylord. This year we’re staying on Lake Michigan just north of Manistee. 8 of us who all went to High School together 45 years ago...