Northern Michigan Lodging Ideas For Cozy Winter Getaways
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Experience the snowy season and surprise your loved one with a winter getaway at one of these Northern Michigan hotels and lodges with warm-you-to-your-toes amenities.
Snowshoe Sleeping Bear
The Homestead, a family-friendly ski resort in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, has everything you need for a perfect winter getaway; breathtaking ski and snowboard runs with views of Lake Michigan, a serene spa and a stocked wine cellar at Nonna’s (one of several on-site eateries) where Chef John Piombo serves authentic Italian cuisine. The Glen Arbor resort even has a sleet of cross-country skis and trails that connect the property to the national lakeshore, which, when winter comes, transforms into a wildly stunning snowscape. Miles of trails lace the lakeshore (find maps at nps.gov/slbe), but Pyramid Point (a 5-minute drive from the resort) is always a must-visit. The trailhead parking lot is seasonal, so leave your car about a half mile away next to the Leelanau Outdoor Center, then hike or snowshoe to the trailhead. From there, take the short 0.6-mile trail to a grand Lake Michigan overlook, or extend your adventure and explore the entire 2.7-mile loop.