Article: WEEKEND GETAWAY; Traverse City; Don't you dare whine about being bored

Pinot Noir is a fine wine. "I'm bored," is just a whine.

What to do: You shouldn't hear such complaints in Traverse City, though. Michigan's Cherry Capital makes a great jumping off point to the wine districts of northern Michigan's Mission and Leelanau peninsulas, but there is much more to occupy the time than merely savoring the fruits of Bacchus.

It starts with the water - and the beaches.

Traverse City sits at the edge of beautiful Grand Traverse Bay, and the city extends for miles as it attempts to capitalize on that sandy asset. The Traverse City summer guide lists 10 separate beaches as best for various activities (East Bay Park is best for kids, Bryant Park for families and ...

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