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Traverse City, Michigan Travel Guide
Located on Lake Michigan, Traverse City is the largest city in northern Michigan. Miles of sugar sand coastline includes the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Shoreline with its mountains of sand.
Beaches
Traverse City is a top tourist destination in the summers because of its beautiful beaches. Favorite family friendly beaches include
Traverse City State Park Beach
Its shallow water is ideal for swimming. Enjoy unrivaled views of Grand Traverse Bay.
Clinch Park Beach
A local favorite, it offers a snack bar, life guards, family restrooms and a small water playground for children. It’s only a block from downtown Traverse City, making for quick and easy trips for lunch and ice cream.
Bryant Park Beach
Enjoy a beautiful view of West Grand Traverse Bay. The beach has a picnic area, playground, charcoal grills and public restrooms.
North Bar Beach
A picturesque beach surrounded by little dunes. Climb on top of the dunes to get a view of Lake Michigan. It’s a great family beach with sand volleyball and ADA walkways.
Good Harbor Beach
CNN named it as one of the “10 Secret Beaches Worth Discovery.” It’s only a short walk away from a small stream running from the woods into Lake Michigan and is perfect for little kids to play in. Enjoy beautiful views of the Manitou Island.
Other Activities
There are cherry orchards, vineyards, wineries, and 17 championship golf courses, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking, swimming, fishing are favorite warm weather activities. Winter wlll bring in visitors who want to go skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiing.
Hotel Deals
If you would like to visit Traverse City, then you should think about taking advantage of current sales. Save up to 44% off regular rates on 3 and 4 Star hotels. Here are some of the best bargains.
- The Sylvan Inn 44% Discount
- Comfort Inn Traverse City 39% Discount
- Knights Inn Traverse City 35% Discount
- M22 Inn Empire 32% Discount
- Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City 29% Discount
- Grand Beach Resort Hotel 28% Discount
- Quality Inn 26% Discount
- Fountain Point Resort 24% Discount
- Best Western Plus Traverse City 16% Discount
- Traverse Bay Inn 15% Discount
- Cambria Hotel Traverse City 13% Discount
- Grand Traverse Hotel 12% Discount
- Leland Lodge 12% Discount
- Hampton Inn Traverse City 11% Discount
- GrandStay Hotel & Suites of Traverse City 10% Discount
- Sugar Beach Resort Hotel 9% Discount
