- The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Traverse City, Michigan, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Bike Paths, City Tours, Hiking Trails and Maze.
- From Traverse Area Recreation & Transportation Trails to Traverse Area District Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Traverse City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Empire, Glen Arbor, Leland and Suttons Bay.
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Equipped with rental paintball markers and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, MI
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The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Empire features views of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. It has many stopping points where you can park the car and admire the views, with an option to ride bikes along the trail.
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Lake Michigan Beach Park, located in the city of Empire, is a public beach and park with a pavillion and the working Manning Lighthouse. It also includes the shore of Empire Bluffs and the Empire Bluff Hiking Trail.
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9922 Front Street, Empire, MI 49630
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The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire offers hiking and biking paths, paddle boating and kayaking, and climbing on the dunes. Multiple trails are featured and there is also a driving trail with scenic stops.
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Located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Glen Harbor Maritime Museum was originally the Sleeping Bear Point U.S. Life-Saving Station. Exhibits cover the history of Great Lakes shipping services, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Life-Saving Service.
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Located on Lake Michigan, Empire Beach is a small community beach open to the public. Visitors to the beach commonly enjoy activities like swimming, having picnics, or relaxing in the sand.
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Beer connoisseurs are welcome to tour the brewpub at Short's Brewing Company in Bellaire. A full-service facility, the pub offers a complete menu with a variety of specialty beers.
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Since 1912, The Frankfort Light has been a guiding light for ships in the harbor. The lighthouse can be accessed via a concrete path on a breakwater that people often fish on.
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While at Point Betsie Lighthouse, you enjoy the beach while walking towards the lighthouse. This is opened seasonally, so ensure you call before you make a move and bring your own snacks.
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Frankfort's Crystal Lake Art Center is located in a renovated U.S. Coast Guard Station that has been updated to meet LEED standards. The center features a variety of art exhibits on display.
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144 Thomas St, Frankfort, MI 49635
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Tiny Bubbles Sport Fishing Charters offers sports fishing charter aboard a luxurious and spacious 36'Tiara. The crew of Tiny Bubbles ensure that guests of all ages and abilities have an unforgettable salmon and trout sport fishing experience.