May 11, 2025

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Articles for tag: Grand Traverse Commons, historic renovation, michigan travel, Northern Michigan Asylum, Traverse City history

Delaney Krause

From Asylum to Attraction: Traverse City’s Historic Transformation

Discover how Traverse City’s former psychiatric hospital turned into a vibrant hub of dining, shopping, and history-filled adventure. Photo: Northern Michigan Asylum for the Insane (as it was called) c1907. Source: Flickr: Don the UpNorth Memories Guy. Some rights reserved Traverse City is largely known for its cherry production, breathtaking vineyards, and proximity to Sleeping ...

Doug Marrin

A Visit to Dinosaur Gardens in Northern Michigan

Nestled in the serene landscapes of Northern Michigan, ten miles south of Alpena, Dinosaur Gardens is a unique roadside attraction that blends history, paleontology, and religion. Photo: “Can you imagine meeting one of these things in the woods?” Photo by Doug Marrin “Is that Jesus?” Brendan asked. “I…guess…so?” I replied, also looking up, a little ...