Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Traverse City September 2025 | Expedia.ca [Traverse City Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City.dx3577)[Hotels in Traverse City](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Hotels.d3577.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Traverse City](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Traverse-City.d3577.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Traverse City Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Traverse-City.d3577.Car-Rental-Guide)[Traverse City Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City.d3577.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Traverse City, MI ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Traverse City Types of activities Where to stay [Traverse City travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City.dx3577) ![Photo provided by Traverse City Tourism](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/345000/345738-Traverse-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Traverse City Tourism](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/345000/345738-Traverse-City.jpg) ![Photo provided by Pure Michigan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31727-Traverse-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Pure Michigan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31727-Traverse-City.jpg) ![Photo provided by Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31739-Traverse-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31739-Traverse-City.jpg) ![Photo provided by Traverse City Tourism](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/345000/345742-Traverse-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Traverse City Tourism](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/345000/345742-Traverse-City.jpg) ![Photo provided by Pure Michigan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/212000/212619-Traverse-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Pure Michigan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/212000/212619-Traverse-City.jpg) ## Traverse City Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Traverse City has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Traverse City is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Traverse City to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Traverse City Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Traverse City. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Traverse City attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. * * * Explore thousands of activities with **free cancellation and no added fees**. Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more. Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel. * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Traverse City ### Tours & day trips [See all 34 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Guided Sightseeing Cruise on West Grand Traverse Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46409248/3be0c6d6-3766-49fa-82a4-1c39b2986d5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Sightseeing Cruise on West Grand Traverse Bay 2h 9.2/10 9 reviews Free cancellation available CA $66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hour-sightseeing-tour-on-the-majestic-grand-traverse-bay.a46409248.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/641457/c3ddc63e-1a37-46b1-a5dd-704927c6260f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula 5h 9.6/10 9 reviews Free cancellation available CA $110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/5-hour-traverse-city-wine-tour-4-wineries-on-old-mission-peninsula.a641457.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5161652/fb8abb8c-7727-4f64-8d41-51fe1b6b334f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula 4h 9.8/10 8 reviews Free cancellation available CA $103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/4-hour-traverse-city-sunset-wine-tour-3-wineries-on-old-mission-peninsula.a5161652.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![Wind Dancer Happy Hour Sail](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50099719/e1a9b846-cb79-493c-ba1b-2076fcd509af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wind Dancer Happy Hour Sail 2h Free cancellation available CA $220 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/wind-dancer-happy-hour-sail.a50099719.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![Lake Michigan Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48892735/bb06592d-7664-439f-b4ed-9d5d464392aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lake Michigan Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour 365d 8/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $21 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-michigan-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a48892735.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![Historical Ghost Lantern Tour City centre Traverse City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45726126/a9e32e82-c51c-4c21-bb93-98e804e4f269.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Historical Ghost Lantern Tour City centre Traverse City 1h 30m 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/historical-ghost-lantern-tour-city-centre-traverse-city.a45726126.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![NON BUS Traverse Sunset Wine Tour 3 Winery Old Mission Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49667555/0ae3e212-8743-4d46-91e7-935752bb1a84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### NON BUS Traverse Sunset Wine Tour 3 Winery Old Mission Peninsula 4h Free cancellation available CA $136 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/non-bus-traverse-sunset-wine-tour-3-winery-old-mission-peninsula.a49667555.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46970886/b405ea31-85b9-492b-b25d-abd36b9803d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22 1d Free cancellation available CA $23 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/michigan-lakeshore-m-22-audio-driving-tour.a46970886.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![NON BUS 4 Winery Traverse City Wine Tour on Old Mission Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47248231/d233bbf8-5b30-4f89-9399-735efb9c7987.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### NON BUS 4 Winery Traverse City Wine Tour on Old Mission Peninsula 5h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $123 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/5-hour-4-winery-traverse-city-wine-tour-on-old-mission-peninsula.a47248231.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3583153/df941294-518b-4b4d-936d-525eb7981e55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula 5h 9.8/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available CA $110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/5-hour-traverse-city-wine-tour-4-wineries-on-leelanau-peninsula.a3583153.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 19 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![NON BUS Traverse Sunset Wine Tour 3 Winery Old Mission Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49667555/0ae3e212-8743-4d46-91e7-935752bb1a84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### NON BUS Traverse Sunset Wine Tour 3 Winery Old Mission Peninsula 4h Free cancellation available CA $136 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/non-bus-traverse-sunset-wine-tour-3-winery-old-mission-peninsula.a49667555.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![NON BUS 4 Winery Traverse City Wine Tour on Old Mission Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47248231/d233bbf8-5b30-4f89-9399-735efb9c7987.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### NON BUS 4 Winery Traverse City Wine Tour on Old Mission Peninsula 5h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $123 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/5-hour-4-winery-traverse-city-wine-tour-on-old-mission-peninsula.a47248231.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Peninsula 4 Winery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48845707/97bc7632-f418-41db-992c-e471cb9e680b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Peninsula 4 Winery Tour 4h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $123 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/4-winery-traverse-city-wine-tour-on-old-mission-peninsula.a48845707.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![Law Enforcement First Responder Military Traverse Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49837113/b8112d4a-4958-4871-bc30-b9d8066451ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Law Enforcement First Responder Military Traverse Wine Tour 5h Free cancellation available CA $136 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/law-enforcement-first-responder-military-traverse-wine-tour.a49837113.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![NON BUS VIP Traverse City Brewery And Distillery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49826285/c9a0bcce-58cb-4ac5-892f-9774aaf9d0f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### NON BUS VIP Traverse City Brewery And Distillery Tour 5h Free cancellation available CA $136 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/non-bus-vip-traverse-city-brewery-and-distillery-tour.a49826285.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![Andie's NON BUS 4-winery Traverse Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47327236/6f1fd16c-5f55-4945-9a43-013b3961fff8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Andie's NON BUS 4-winery Traverse Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour 4h 30m Free cancellation available CA $205 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/5-hour-4-winery-traverse-city-wine-tour-on-leelanau-peninsula.a47327236.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48844738/41c5d8ff-fb34-4251-b6ef-2033aa79232e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP 4h 30m Free cancellation available CA $136 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/traverse-city-old-mission-peninsula-wine-tour.a48844738.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![VIP GMC Yukon Traverse City Wine Tour on Old Mission Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49665875/f8333b7f-3317-4b72-9614-a79ee16404c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### VIP GMC Yukon Traverse City Wine Tour on Old Mission Peninsula 5h Free cancellation available CA $136 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vip-gmc-yukon-traverse-city-wine-tour-on-old-mission-peninsula.a49665875.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![VIP Cadillac Escalade Traverse City Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50065282/0e336e51-6a6b-40c6-b11c-e75d329c2fe9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### VIP Cadillac Escalade Traverse City Wine Tour 5h Free cancellation available CA $164 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vip-cadillac-escalade-traverse-city-wine-tour.a50065282.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![THE PROPOSAL and Engagement Traverse City Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47267351/921792c1-d003-4501-8814-d0ddcf4bc3f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### THE PROPOSAL and Engagement Traverse City Wine Tour 4h Free cancellation available CA $550 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/proposal-and-engagement-sunset-wine-tour-in-traverse-city.a47267351.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Historical Ghost Lantern Tour City centre Traverse City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45726126/a9e32e82-c51c-4c21-bb93-98e804e4f269.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Historical Ghost Lantern Tour City centre Traverse City 1h 30m 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/historical-ghost-lantern-tour-city-centre-traverse-city.a45726126.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46970886/b405ea31-85b9-492b-b25d-abd36b9803d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22 1d Free cancellation available CA $23 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/michigan-lakeshore-m-22-audio-driving-tour.a46970886.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/991715/a8457772-b487-433a-b8d8-9ea20f9a1404.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC! 1h Free cancellation available CA $219 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rickshaw-tour-traverse-city-10-reserves-your-spot-balance-due-day-of.a991715.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![NON BUS Andie's VIP Traverse / Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48845526/336ccaeb-47e1-4ecd-9f80-57eacb73cfec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### NON BUS Andie's VIP Traverse / Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour 4h 30m Free cancellation available CA $274 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/traverse-city-leelanau-peninsula-wine-tour-with-tastings.a48845526.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ### Cruises & boat tours [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours) ![Sunset Sail from Traverse City with Food, Wine & Cocktails](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4044686/83c4eec5-7bd0-4a93-87a7-5beb371162a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset Sail from Traverse City with Food, Wine & Cocktails 2h 30m 10/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available CA $274 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunset-sail-from-traverse-city-with-food-wine-cocktails.a4044686.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![Day Sail from Traverse City with Food, Wine, & Cocktails](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3984406/151d2d30-c348-4fd6-9113-b83ce593a418.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Sail from Traverse City with Food, Wine, & Cocktails 2h 30m 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $233 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-sail-from-traverse-city-with-food-wine-cocktails.a3984406.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ![PRIVATE NON BUS Traverse Old Mission Wine Distillery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48841412/a87c4638-be23-4883-9986-8dbb57a6aadd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### PRIVATE NON BUS Traverse Old Mission Wine Distillery Tour 4h 30m Free cancellation available CA $508 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/traverse-city-old-mission-peninsula-winery-sunset-tour.a48841412.activity-details?&rid=3577&location=Traverse+City&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Traverse City | Number of things to do | 35 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Lake Michigan Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-michigan-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a48892735.activity-details): CA $21 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Guided Sightseeing Cruise on West Grand Traverse Bay](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hour-sightseeing-tour-on-the-majestic-grand-traverse-bay.a46409248.activity-details) - [5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/5-hour-traverse-city-wine-tour-4-wineries-on-old-mission-peninsula.a641457.activity-details) - [4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/4-hour-traverse-city-sunset-wine-tour-3-wineries-on-old-mission-peninsula.a5161652.activity-details) - [Wind Dancer Happy Hour Sail](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/wind-dancer-happy-hour-sail.a50099719.activity-details) - [Sunset Sail from Traverse City with Food, Wine & Cocktails](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunset-sail-from-traverse-city-with-food-wine-cocktails.a4044686.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Guided Sightseeing Cruise on West Grand Traverse Bay](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hour-sightseeing-tour-on-the-majestic-grand-traverse-bay.a46409248.activity-details) - [Wind Dancer Happy Hour Sail](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/wind-dancer-happy-hour-sail.a50099719.activity-details) - [Sunset Sail from Traverse City with Food, Wine & Cocktails](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunset-sail-from-traverse-city-with-food-wine-cocktails.a4044686.activity-details) - [Historical Ghost Lantern Tour City centre Traverse City](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/historical-ghost-lantern-tour-city-centre-traverse-city.a45726126.activity-details) - [Day Sail from Traverse City with Food, Wine, & Cocktails](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/day-sail-from-traverse-city-with-food-wine-cocktails.a3984406.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Guided Sightseeing Cruise on West Grand Traverse Bay](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hour-sightseeing-tour-on-the-majestic-grand-traverse-bay.a46409248.activity-details) - [Historical Ghost Lantern Tour City centre Traverse City](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/historical-ghost-lantern-tour-city-centre-traverse-city.a45726126.activity-details) | ## What to do in Traverse City * * * ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Traverse City ![Front Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/32fbb376e3e6a6d3efb611ff3c12a0f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Front Street 4.5/5(23 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Front-Street-Traverse-City.d6340050.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mission Point Lighthouse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/657da453ff180342f652b3a9787384b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mission Point Lighthouse 5/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mission-Point-Lighthouse-Traverse-City.d553248621561000434.Vacation-Attraction) #### Traverse City Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Traverse City Beach during your trip to Traverse City? Discover the area's lively festivals, or seek out its local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Beach-Traverse-City.d720908223088177152.Vacation-Attraction) #### Traverse City State Park 4.5/5(8 reviews) You can take time to visit Traverse City State Park during your travels to Traverse City. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-State-Park-Traverse-City.d553248621532659780.Vacation-Attraction) #### Turtle Creek Stadium Catch an event at Turtle Creek Stadium during your trip to Traverse City. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Turtle-Creek-Stadium-Traverse-City.d6254338.Vacation-Attraction) #### Great Wolf Lodge Water Park Enjoy a fun-filled day at Great Wolf Lodge Water Park during your visit to Traverse City. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Great-Wolf-Lodge-Water-Park-Traverse-City.d726365707347341312.Vacation-Attraction) #### Village at Grand Traverse Commons 4.5/5(7 reviews) You can enjoy retail therapy at Village at Grand Traverse Commons during your stay in Traverse City. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Village-At-Grand-Traverse-Commons-Grand-Traverse-Commons.d6320607.Vacation-Attraction) #### Chateau Chantal 5/5(2 reviews) You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Chateau Chantal during your travels to Traverse City. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Chateau-Chantal-Traverse-City.d553248621533120432.Vacation-Attraction) #### Grand Traverse Mall 4/5(6 reviews) You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Grand Traverse Mall during your trip to Traverse City. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals. [](https://expedia.ca/Grand-Traverse-Mall-Traverse-City.d6162184.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Traverse City ![Traverse City featuring ballooning](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31725-Traverse-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Traverse City If you're spending some time in Downtown Traverse City, Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Downtown-Traverse-City.dx888385556026052608) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Slabtown If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Slabtown.dx867518329395740672) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c73a5201ffa105c6a2f36f45940c6fa0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Grand-Traverse-Commons.dx944519770059968512) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Holiday Hills If you're spending some time in Holiday Hills, Mt. Holiday Ski Area and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Holiday-Hills.dx553248635976477558) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Indian Woods If you're spending some time in Indian Woods, Front Street and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Indian-Woods.dx867528946062077952) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from Traverse City ![Suttons Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/42f91d601c420d7721c6060ea09b0dac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Suttons Bay [](https://expedia.ca/Suttons-Bay.dx164036) ![Lake Leelanau](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/c8d3fa62d5ae51cee5995031e47522f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Leelanau [](https://expedia.ca/Lake-Leelanau.dx3000442255) ![Photo by Diagnosis Wanderlust](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/83c5cda29640b1d7faa6ac54e0847003.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Greilickville [](https://expedia.ca/Greilickville.dx553248634983540948) ![Photo by Bronkema Wendy](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/cb22153d5afaf8a93e94b22c397401b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Interlochen [](https://expedia.ca/Interlochen.dx553248635077726444) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Traverse City worth visiting? > With a mix of distilleries and craft breweries and adventure sports, there's no shortage of things to do in Traverse City. While you're here, head to Traverse City Beach, a must-see attraction in the area. ### How do I spend a day in Traverse City? > After you've visited popular attractions like Traverse City Beach and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park, spend the rest of your day discovering Traverse City's retail and dining scene. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Traverse City? > The top tourist attraction in Traverse City is Traverse City Beach, so be sure to add it to your sightseeing itinerary. ### Is three days enough to stay in Traverse City? > Three days will give you plenty of time to tick off popular city sights, such as Traverse City Beach, Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Clinch Park Beach. The average stay in Traverse City is two days. If you have the urge to extend your escape, Williamsburg isn't far away. ### Is Traverse City a walkable city? > That depends on what you want to do and see in Traverse City. Several sights, including Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Clinch Park Beach, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a stroll through some of Traverse City's best neighbourhoods, Indian Woods is 3 kilometres away from downtown, while Slabtown is 2 kilometres away from the city centre and also within walking distance. ### What are some activities to do in Traverse City with kids? > Planning what to do in Traverse City with kids has never been so easy. Whether you're vacationing with teenagers or little ones, there's no shortage of family-friendly tours and attractions to keep everyone happy here. > > > > - [Guided Sightseeing Cruise on West Grand Traverse Bay](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hour-sightseeing-tour-on-the-majestic-grand-traverse-bay.a46409248.activity-details) > - [Historical Ghost Lantern Tour City centre Traverse City](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/historical-ghost-lantern-tour-city-centre-traverse-city.a45726126.activity-details) ### What to do in Traverse City for adults? > Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food lover or outdoor explorer, there's a range of things to do in Traverse City for adults. ### Are there free things to do in Traverse City? > From visiting parks to wandering around vibrant neighbourhoods, it's simple to discover free things to do in Traverse City. If you're looking for inspiration, ask a local tour guide for some tips. 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