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Traverse City is a four-season playground with endless landmarks and natural attractions to explore. Hiking, biking, scenic driving, and dune climbing are just some of the ways to have fun.

Year-Round Activities

Many people visit the Grand Traverse area to explore the natural landmarks and attractions. All year long, you can explore the area with hiking, biking, scenic drives, and dune climbing at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. 

As much fun as Michiganders have in the summer, we would say they have even more fun in the winter. There are endless winter activities to enjoy. Snow lovers can enjoy the region’s best slopes with a hill and level of difficulty to meet everyone’s taste and skill level.

For those with a different appetite for adventure, we recommend Front Street in Downtown Traverse City. It’s the ideal spot for a retail and culinary adventure. The picturesque brick sidewalks and 19th-century Victorian shop windows provide a charming setting.

Good To Know

MDOT will be reconstructing a 2-Mile stretch of U-31/M-37/M-72 from March - November, 2024. This reconstruction does not involve the stretch of US-31 Tamarack Lodge is located at but might impact your travels throughout the Traverse City region. 

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Four Seasons of Fun

Winter Wonderland.

Snow is something we celebrate in Northern Michigan. The more snow, the better. As soon as the snow starts to fall, we eagerly break out our skis or snowshoes and get ready for adventure. Downhill skiing and snowboarding become popular once the snow really starts to pile up.

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Hello Spring.

Traverse City is a stunning destination in the spring. The forests and cherry orchards overlooking Grand Traverse Bay are in full bloom. Spring offers the perfect ‘fresh coast’ combination of natural beauty and a temperate climate.

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Summer Activities.

Traverse City blooms in the summer. Hanging out at the beach or on a boat is a popular thing to do. Off the water, you can also visit one of our famous outdoor wineries, tour the region's beautiful countryside, climb a sand dune, or spend hours roaming Northern Michigan’s cherry-planted country roads in search of roadside fruit stands.

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Fall.

Traverse City is a great place to experience all the activities that come with autumn. The area is home to many wonderful towns that are the perfect backdrop for a fall day. Visit the festivals, apple orchards, pumpkin patches, or get out on the trails for hiking and biking. 

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Wine Tours

Winery Tours offers visitors a chance to travel throughout the region while sampling the region's unique and award-winning wines. Three rustic wine trails travel through vineyards in Leelanau County, Old Mission Peninsula, and Petoskey.

Downhill Skiing

Skiing is a part of the Traverse City experience. If you’re looking for a winter recreation experience, you’ll be able to find skiing opportunities to meet your taste and skill level. Slopes in the area range from beginner to advanced.

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Beautiful, perfect location This time we stayed in a 1 bedroom. The place is very luxurious, even for 3 people. We loved the fireplace. The Lodge staff is very friendly and helpful. They are a delight to work with. Free coffee and tea is provided, plenty of games provided free (board games, chess, puzzles, etc.)

— JoJo

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