2 MI Cities Ranked Among Best In Midwest: USA Today Ranking

MICHIGAN — Two northern Michigan cities are among the ten best in the Midwest, according to a new ranking from USA Today.

Traverse City was ranked the eight best city in the Midwest and Petoskey was ranked as the fourth best best city in the Midwest.

For Traverse City, the outlet said:

Traverse City showcases the beauty of Lake Michigan and the wilderness that surrounds it. Be sure to see the Sleeping Bear Dunes along the lake, taste the famous wines produced here, and enjoy the flavorful cherries that put the town on the map in the first place. There are outdoor adventures to be had throughout the year, as a little bit of snow doesn’t stop the locals from getting out and having fun. They just strap on their snowshoes and go — and you should, too.

For Petoskey, the outlet said:

The northern reaches of Lower Michigan are renowned for their abundant natural beauty, and Petoskey is no exception. During the late afternoon, visitors can stroll along the aptly named Sunset Park and bask in the beauty of Lake Michigan amidst the golden glow of twilight, while daylight hours bring the opportunity to explore Bear River Valley Recreation Area, a natural feature that's rife with rapids.

Other towns ranked in the USA Today list include:

10. Winterset, Iowa

9. Dyersville, Iowa

8. Traverse City, Michigan

7. Mitchell, South Dakota

6. Put-In-Bay, Ohio

5. Vevay, Indiana

4. Petoskey, Michigan

3. Council Grove, Kansas

2. Marysville, Kansas

1. Madison, Indiana

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