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CHEBOYGAN
by MyNorth
Around Town
SHOP LOCAL On Main Street, bop into Bittersweet for personalized gift baskets and holiday cookies. A few doors down, swing into a trio of shops—all connected together; it’s a fun experience— Simply Marcella for pearl jewelry and women’s apparel, Stormy Kromer A Cap & Ale House for outdoor gear and a beer and The Pig ‘N’ Whistle for retro candy stocking stuffers.
MAKE MERRY The Queens Head Wine Pub—and its leather chairs, wood tables and large fireplace—is an inviting and relaxed spot for elevated pub fare and beverages. Order the smoked trout chowder to start while you browse the wine list. thequeensheadwinepub.com
SANTA’S SECRET The Creation Station DIY Studio & Right Brain Toys offer paint-your-own pottery and lots of crafts that make awesome gifts, plus they specialize in creative toys and science and art kits. creationstationmi.com
WINTER WONDERLAND Duncan Bay Nature Preserve is just outside of downtown (a three-minute drive). A flat 0.9-mile roundtrip trail leads to Lake Huron and is a favorite spot for locals to snowshoe. Check online for lantern-lit hike events with Little Traverse Conservancy. landtrust.org
HOLIDAY EVENTS Dec. 1–31 Light Up Local Tree Displays Dec. 3 Parade of Lights & Community Christmas Party Dec. 17 Family Friendly Cocoa Crawl
photo courtesy of Little Traverse Conservancy
CHEBOYGAN
Winter in this buzzing city on the shore of Lake Huron brings promises of thick powder for snowy adventures and cozy moments in downtown’s shops and restaurants.
by CARLY SIMPSON
