- Our list of the best things to do in Traverse City, Michigan, features the top 101 nearby activities — including 59 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Traverse City, MI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Traverse City, MI , followed by 71 popular activities in nearby cities, including Suttons Bay, Empire, Leland, Glen Arbor, Bellaire and Williamsburg
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Family-owned vineyard offers an overview of vineyard history, 20% coupon, souvenir glasses, and a tasting with additional VIP pours.
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Traverse City Tours offers fun tours for adults looking to explore Michigan's wine country. The tour takes guests aboard a sailboat to explore the shoreline or on land for wine and micro-brew tours.
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Film buffs come to Traverse City's State Theatre for an assortment of arthouse screenings found nowhere else in the city. The Theatre is also the nexus of the annual Traverse City Film Festival.
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314 votes
13258 S.W. Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
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One of two ships available through Traverse City Sailing Ship Tours, Tall Ship Manitou - Day Tours offers voyages ranging from two-hour jaunts to multi-day windjammer tours. The Tall Ship Manitou is a replica of a 19th century schooner.
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325 votes
13258 S.W. Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Sitting on the banks of Grand Traverse Bay, the Traverse Tall Ship Company operates tours on two vessels. The Scout is a sailing vessel with overnight accommodations, and the Manitou is a 114-foot wooden tall ship that cuts a majestic figure through the Bay's cold waters.
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Warm, clear days are best for exploring Front Street in Traverse City, Michigan. This bucolic district includes 25 distinctive shops and plenty of open space for lounging and chatting with friends.
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143 votes
P.O. Box 252, Traverse City, MI 49685
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Traverse Area Recreation & Transportation Trails operates eight trails within Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, along with a bike trail. One of their trails is the flat 10.5-mile TART trail used by families, bicyclists, dog walkers, parents pushing strollers and inline skaters between Carter Road and Aero P…
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Located on Lake Michigan shore, the Bowers Harbor Vineyard is a tiny establishment dedicated to sustainable, ecologically responsible viticulture. Its winery's most popular offerings are Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Riesling and Chardonnay.
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The Suttons Bay district of Traversey City, Michigan is one of its most popular commercial zones. It features charming boutiques and a bucolic environment perfect for window shopping in clement weather.
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91%
172 votes
3502 East Traverse Highway, Traverse City, MI
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Founded in 2003 by holistic health advocate Angela Macke, Light of Day Organic Teas sells a variety of teas. Additionally, the facility also hosts gatherings, including classes, tastings and other educational events.
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266 votes
3309 Blue Water Road, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Built from rustic brick and gleaming mahogany, the tasting room at the Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery in Traverse City invites visitors to linger and relax. Owned by the husband-and-wife team of Walt and Eileen Brys, this beautiful winery is one of the city's most beloved.