Spurlock Family Travel Blog

2023 July 4th Holiday (7 days)    Sandy dunes. Sunny beaches. Cherry orchards. World-class wineries. On the northwest edge of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the small town of Traverse City is a hub for foodies, wine connoisseurs, outdoor enthusiasts, and cherry lovers. Surrounded by water, towering forests, and gorgeous beaches, this Lake Michigan beach town is the perfect destination for a summer or fall getaway! You'll be in awe of the crystal clear waters and the wind blowing through your hair on a large lake that feeds into Lake Michigan.   You can't feel more patriotic during the 4th of July than The Cherry Festival, Thunderbird Airshow, Grand Traverse Bay, riding bikes along the water, visiting botanical gardens, historic tours, wonderful food and a visit with friends from the opposite coast of the US. SATURDAY SPICER ORCHARDS  The drive from Ohio to Traverse is about 7 hours.  What better way to break up the trip than to pick cherries at a U-Pick cherry...

Nashville, Tennessee for Dan's 50th! Dan was the best man in our wedding and a great man. When his wife Michelle said they were planning a 50th birthday party for him in Tennessee, we knew we wouldn't miss it so we booked a hotel at the Marriott.Great? Location and it's right across from printer's Ali a nice off broadwarea.  Of bars midnight snacks and even a bur last show. I was surprised that Nashville is only about 50% country music in about 50% other rock pop and hip hop. None of the bars have covers and every single bar is 3 stories high with an additional rooftop and there's a band on every single level.Make sure to bring some cash to tip the bands wherever you go. It's some really good talent!