Free & Cheap Things to Do in Traverse City, MI

  • 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.
  • 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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From the merchant: Private sailing charter on the West Grand Traverse Bay, customized for your group for up to 6 passengers.
36.4 Miles
82% 34 votes
National & State Parks 6093 E. M-115, Cadillac, MI 49601 MoreLess Info
Located between Lake Michigan and Lake Cadillac, William Mitchell State Park is a year-round camping and fishing area. The 334-acre park offers mini cabins, a playground, summer swimming, and winter snowmobiling.
36.8 Miles
100% 11 votes
Art Gallery 17959 Ferry Road, Charlevoix, MI 49720 MoreLess Info
Bier Gallery consists of three buildings including a 19th century school, an artist workshop and the main gallery. It features a collection primarily created by local artists and including jewelry, paintings, pottery, glass and sculptures.
37.1 Miles
44% 9 votes
Movie Theaters 202 S Mitchell Street, Cadillac, MI 49601 MoreLess Info
Cadillac 5 is a five screen move theater that features digital projection and airs first run films. The theater also airs 3D films and is a part of scenic downtown Cadillac.
37.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 126 W Harris Street, Cadillac, MI 49601 MoreLess Info
A family owned and operated bowling alley, Parkview Lanes of Cadillac has been in operation since 1946. The alley hosts open bowling as well as league and tournament play, and offers cosmic bowling in the evenings.
37.9 Miles
71% 7 votes
Bowling 5992 E M-55, Cadillac, MI 49601 MoreLess Info
Featuring 12 lanes of bowling, The Pines Sports Bar & Bowling Center also has a full service restaurant and a banquet room for private events. The center provides over 40 high-definition televisions, arcade games and adult beverages.
38.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) 11424 W Watergate Road, Cadillac, MI 49601 MoreLess Info
The Cadillac Sportsman's Club is a shooting range and gun club that offers a variety of gun safety and handling courses. Visitors can shoot everything from air rifles through handguns and larger weapons.
38.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Canoeing 8027 Grandview Hwy, Wellston, MI 49689 MoreLess Info
Visitors can take one of the many canoes from Bosman's Pine River Canoe Rental on a scenic journey through Pine River. As the name suggests, the river is surrounded with tall pine trees.
40.3 Miles
92% 75 votes
National & State Parks Bell's Bay Road, Charlevoix, MI MoreLess Info
Fisherman's Island State Park in Charlevoix consists of six miles of the shore of Lake Michigan. The park features 80 campsites, a beach with swimming allowed, hiking, and a picnic area.
40.4 Miles
85% 245 votes
Historic Sites 5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix, MI 49720 MoreLess Info
A 19th century old castle, the Castle Farms was built by Albert Loeb, then president of Sears Company. Currently, Castle Farms is open to the public with its museum. It is also used as a perfect venue for 'Happily Ever After' weddings.
42.0 Miles
92% 203 votes
Architectural Buildings 301 Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI MoreLess Info
Created by a multi-talented man, the Mushroom Houses were the invention of Earl Young. It is a quaint village of unique homes made from local materials like fieldstone and limestone which upheld the maker's belief that homes should fit into its surroundings.
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