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5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
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NON BUS Traverse Sunset Wine Tour 3 Winery Old Mission Peninsula
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Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22
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Sunset Sail from Traverse City with Food, Wine & Cocktails
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NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Peninsula 4 Winery Tour
What to do in Northwest Michigan
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Spectacular sand dunes loom over the deep blue waters of Lake Michigan at this national park, where the rivers run clear and the forest rings with birdcalls.
Front Street
During your visit to Traverse City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Front Street. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Historic Fishtown
You can learn about the history of Leland with a trip to Historic Fishtown. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Glen Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glen Lake during your travels in Glen Arbor. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Mission Point Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of Traverse City with a trip to Mission Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
Clinch Park Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Clinch Park Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Traverse City. Discover the area's lively festivals, or seek out its local tours.
Frankfort Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Frankfort Beach during your travels in Frankfort? Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.
Elk Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Elk Lake during your travels in Traverse City.
Crystal Mountain
Hit the slopes in Thompsonville with a visit to Crystal Mountain. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
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Downtown Traverse City
If you're spending some time in Downtown Traverse City, Clinch Park Beach and City Opera House are top sights worth seeing.
Slabtown
If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Grand Traverse Commons
While visiting Grand Traverse Commons, you might make a stop by sights like Village at Grand Traverse Commons and Left Foot Charley.
Holiday Hills
If you're spending some time in Holiday Hills, Grand Traverse Bay and Mt. Holiday Ski Area are top sights worth seeing.
Indian Woods
If you're spending some time in Indian Woods, Front Street and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Duck Lake Peninsula
While Duck Lake Peninsula might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Interlochen State Park and Kresge Auditorium.
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