5 Northern Michigan micro-adventures for outdoor winter fun
Updated Feb 02, 2021;
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TRAVERSE CITY, MI - While the pandemic may have temporarily shifted people away from guided trips and group events, it hasn’t changed people’s need to get outside and play. If anything, people are scouting out more places to have fun outdoors than ever before. Even this winter, and especially in Northern Michigan.
Grand Traverse Bike Tours created a new winter lineup to satisfy this trend. It’s offering 5 new micro-adventures. They feature everything from fat biking on one of the best biking trails Up North, and snowshoeing or hiking through the area’s picturesque vineyards. These mini-trips are paired with perks like warm lunches, reservations for outdoor igloos, and options to buy craft beer or wine.
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The Benstein Grille in Commerce Twp. has two igloos. The BG Lodge is decorated in a cozy lodge theme. The Ice Globe is decorated with white faux fur pelts on the chairs and a ice glacier looking chandelier. Both igloos have two heaters each, air purifiers as well as Bluetooth speakers.Courtesy of Sheila Richardson
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The voting for Michigan’s Best Outdoor Dining kicked off on Tuesday, Jan. 26, and we’ve already received more than 6,500 votes in just one day.
Thanks to everyone who voted for their favorite restaurants in Michigan. Trust me, they appreciate it. We talked to several restaurant owners, as well as employees, over the last few days who are thrilled for the recognition as they battle months of business loss because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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If you’re looking for that socially distanced and yet cozy spot to enjoy some northern Michigan beer and comfort food, Hop Lot Brewing Company in Leelanau County’s Suttons Bay is the place to be.
The brewery has become a destination year-round and now more than ever, families are traveling there for their beer garden turned into an outdoor socially distanced igloo village.
People can place beer and food orders at a take-out window and all the items will be brought out to your designated igloo. Co-owner, Drew Lutke says the family business is always looking for ways to keep people feeling comfortable and interested in what they’re doing. He says he and his brother, Steve want people to feel safe and also enjoy the northern Michigan atmosphere.
Igloos, shanties, huts and more: Where to dine outdoors in Michigan this winter
Updated Jan 21, 2021;
Posted Dec 19, 2020
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Igloos have been popping up like mushrooms, shanty towns are being constructed, greenhouses are serving new purposes, and even a yurt or two have arrived in Michigan. These are just a few of the examples of how Michigan restauranteurs have been getting creative with outdoor dining spaces.
Restaurants have been shut down for indoor dining for the second time in 2020, this time since December 7. Restrictions will remain on indoor dining until January 15, per the current order from the Michigan Health Department.