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Ep. 19 — Cherry Capital of The World (Ft. Crossover Episode, Holla!)


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We’re back and we MISSED YOU! This past month has been a whirlwind of travel, music festivals and concerts, and general real life shenanigans. It goes without saying, but we’re happy to be back to a normal recording schedule. Mostly because we missed each other a whole lot. Bless doing podcasts with your best friend. 

Today’s episode is a crossover! Which means Chelsea will be covering all things travel and Jordan will be serving us a hot plate of murder later on. Yes, Chelsea is aware she doesn’t pronounce Leelanau entirely correctly every time, but she tried her darndest. 

Oxygen.com provided Jordan with all the fun facts for today’s murder story. It’s a seriously awesome article, you should absolutely check it out! And Chelsea gathered most of her Traverse City knowledge from actually visiting and asking locals for suggestions. Also, the Traverse City website is a WEALTH of knowledge. Check it out if you’re ever debating taking the road trip!

Notable Show Moments
  • 04:08 — Traverse City, here we come!

  • 06:12 — Leelanau Cellars is where we’re drinkin’ today

  • 16:06 — Time to learn about the city

  • 36:26 — One hot plate of murder, a la Jordan

What We’re Drinking Today
  • Witch’s Brew — We really like mulled wine on this podcast, and Leelanau Cellars makes a delicious variety (available online for purchase, you 21-year-old+ listeners!)

Food & Drinks
  • Amical — For european delicious eats. Try literally anything it’s all so good. 

  • Red Ginger — For a hopping sushi experience

  • Mama Lu's — For fun, off the beaten path tacos 

  • Poppycocks — A delicious brunch spot

  • Brew — Has great coffee. Try their mocha!

What To Do
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — Quick drive from traverse city, a national park with massive sand dunes that lookout over Lake Michigan. Lots of scenic drives, hiking, and other outdoor adventures to be had. 

  • Wine Tasting — Go to Old Mission Peninsula or Leelanau Peninsula, both a short drive from Traverse City. Lots of wineries, cideries, breweries, and tours, as well as quaint drives and U-Pick options. 

  • Drive M-22 — It’s the road to get to Leelanau Peninsula, and it’s GORGEOUS. 

  • Brewery hop — Complete the brewery trail to get a fun prize at the end. 

  • Village at Grand Traverse Commons — An old asylum that's one of the nation's best examples of a renovation project. Lots of food and drink options. Also ~spooky~ tours.

  • The TART Signature Trail — A 10.5-mile paved pathway. Super bike friendly town. 

  • Bachelor / Bachelorette Party — This would be a good place for a low key foodie/wino bachelorette party. 

  • Jacob's Corn Maze — For all the fall goodness. Massive corn maze with cute country shop across the street with BOMB pie.  

Thank you so much for listening! We are so incredibly grateful for your support, love, and ongoing attention. You must like us to be here, and we just have to admit we like you too. If you haven’t given us a review on Apple Podcasts yet, your 5-star feedback helps us reach more people. Which is what we want, obviously. The more the merrier!

Until next time — stay weird, le strangers. 

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