Things to Do in Traverse City, MI

  • 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
  • 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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Enjoy free stemware and snacks along with six pours, which could include wines like Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Riesling
21.7 Miles
89% 28 votes
Hiking Trails Empire, MI MoreLess Info
Dunes Trail is a steep trail in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The 3.5-mile hike along steep dunes requires two to four hours to compete and ends at Lake Michigan.
21.7 Miles
99% 161 votes
Hiking Trails Empire, MI MoreLess Info
The Empire Bluff Trail is a 1.5-mile hilly round trip trail overlooking Lake Michigan. The trail, not completely open in the winter, is built through beech-maple forests, fields, and around dune plants.
21.7 Miles
100% 12 votes
Hiking Trails Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, MI MoreLess Info
Old Indian Trail is a hiking trail that traverses woods, passes through dunes, and ends at a secluded beach. The trail is a loop, so hikers do not have to retrace their steps to return to the beginning.
21.7 Miles
100% 4 votes
Hiking Trails Empire, MI MoreLess Info
Located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Platte Plains Trail is composed of several loops that create a total trail of just under 15 miles. Three viewing sites reveal Lake Michigan, and there are a few intermediate skill level ski trail sections.
21.8 Miles
98% 59 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 6500 Alden Highway, Bellaire, MI MoreLess Info
Destination for nature lovers with birdwatching, moderate hiking and geological history. At Grass River Natural Area various programs are organized for kids and the staff walk you through the dense forests for sight seeing.
21.8 Miles
67% 3 votes
Bike Rentals 11590 S. Lacore St, Empire, MI 49630 MoreLess Info
Situated at the beginning of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, Heritage Trail Bikes offers Trek bike rentals including helmet, map and lock. Adult hybrid bikes are available as well as children's bikes and trailers.
21.9 Miles
81% 64 votes
Other Services PO Box 1157, Leland, MI 49654 MoreLess Info
A voyage trip across the sea beach, boat ride, sight seeing from lighthouse are the facets you find at Manitou Island Transit. Valley of the Giants and Ship Wreck tours can be enjoyed with an additional charge.
21.9 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 11544 S Lacore Road, Empire, MI 49630 MoreLess Info
Designed like the original Roen Saloon, the Empire Area Museum still has the original bar, a Victorian parlor, a turn-of-the-century kitchen, artifacts, and more. Visitors can also explore the schoolhouse, blacksmith shop, and more.
21.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 10206 W Front Street, Empire, MI 49630 MoreLess Info
The Secret Garden is a seasonal art gallery featuring artwork from over 200 American artists with a focus on artists from Michigan. The gallery is located in a nineteenth-century storefront and offers various art pieces and other merchandise for sale.
22.0 Miles
100% 8 votes
Surfing Lessons 10228 W Front Street, Empire, MI 49630 MoreLess Info
Situated toward the Northern end of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Surf & Kayak offers rentals of surfboards, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. A large inflatable paddleboard known as the SUPsquatch is also available for group use.
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