Michigan's sweetest cherry treats

As the National Cherry Festival takes over Traverse City, Mich. this week, we asked restaurants, bakeries, sweets shops and beverage makers in major cities around the state to share their sweetest cherry specialties. Travelers and local cherry fans alike can enjoy cherry ice cream, doughnuts and more desserts this summer, paired with cherry cider, wine or whiskey. There are plenty of savory options too, like Cherry Republic's sausage, sauces and nut mixes prepared with the state's star fruit.

Browse the photos above to see where cherries shine in Michigan, from Detroit to Grand Rapids, and of course, the cherry capital of the world, Traverse City.