Breathtaking sunsets. Beautiful scenery. Hiking. Fishing. Boating. Beaches. A photographer's paradise. A wine-lover's heaven.
Western Michigan's Old Mission Peninsula offers all that and more to vacationers from the Cincinnati area. It is close to home (a nine-hour drive from the Cincinnati area) and affordable. From its base at Traverse City to its tip, eighteen miles away, Old Mission Peninsula offers multiple enjoyable options for couples, families, and groups. Some of the highlights:
- The village of Old Mission, the oldest permanent settlement in the area, near the tip of the peninsula. Founded in 1839 by the Rev. Peter Dougherty as a mission to the native Indians, it is a resort area today, reminiscent of a New England town.
- A replica of the Old Mission for which the peninsula is named, with the original church bell in the steeple.
- The picturesque Lighthouse at the northernmost point on the peninsula, with a beach, hiking, and the 1858 Hessler Log House.
- The amazing 1800s-style Old Mission General Store, offering an amazing array of items...and nostalgia.
- Orchards, vineyards, and wineries galore, offering tours and wine tastings.
- Nearby Traverse City, with its charming shops, restaurants, marina and--in June each year--the National Cherry Festival.
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, an hour's drive to the west.
Numerous beaches and launches make it easy to enjoy water sports throughout the area, and the views of West Grand Traverse Bay (for sunsets) and East Grand Traverse Bay (for sunrises) provide a scenic experience like none other.
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