Sunday, February 23, 2014

A Little Closer to Home - Harbor Springs, Michigan


This week’s post keeps me a little closer to home, well at least my home state.  Last summer our family (18 of us) rented two homes in Harbor Springs, Michigan for a week in August.  What an amazing area!  It is nestled on little Traverse Bay, boasting hilly landscape, lavish homes, and a beautiful bluff overlooking the quaint small town.  It is a year round travel spot for both skiers and boaters.

We were able to walk almost everywhere.  Where we could not walk, bikes were our mode of transportation. 

Our days were spent relaxing at the beach, family baseball games, reading books, visiting local shops, and sightseeing.  Our evenings were spent cooking, making s’mores by the fire, and staring at the incredible amount of stars in the clearest sky I have ever seen.  It was a week of reconnecting with family, relaxation, and creating lasting memories. 

One of our favorite places to visit, (and we visited more than once), was Tom's Mom's Cookies.  I guess they are fairly well known and ship their products all over the state, but this was my first experience – but will not be my lastJ!  My favorite was the peanut butter and chocolate chip!

Another place we fell in love with was the Stained Cup Coffee Company.  A unique coffee shop with refreshing daily drink specials and one-of-a-kind sandwich choices.  It was a perfect place to grab lunch and sit outside and enjoy the afternoon.  I would highly recommend this restaurant.

We enjoyed the area so much we are planning to go back their this summer!   If you are interested in visiting this “Pure Michigan” gem, the following website will help you get to know the area, Harbor Springs Chamber.

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