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America's tart cherry capital, the Traverse City area is a sweet year-round vacation spot. A variety of winter sports and scenes gives way to warmer weather bayfront attractions and activities. Golfers can play a classic public course or choose among the three beauties at the Grand Traverse Resort. Kids of all ages will enjoy the beach and zoo at Clinch Park. Relax on the shore or romp in the waters of Traverse City State Park and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
 
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Great Wolf Lodge
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Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
GolfGolf
Elmbrook Golf Course: One of Michigan's oldest public courses, this 18-hole layout offers golfers at all skill levels a challenging game.
Address: 1750 Townline Rd., Traverse City, Michigan
Phone: 231-946-9180
Greens fee; open April 15 - November 14
Grand Traverse Resort Golf Courses: One of the Midwest's premier golf destinations, Grand Traverse's lush location has three distinct championship courses: the original Spruce Run, the Gary Player-designed Wolverine and The Bear, named for its illustrious architect, Jack Nicklaus.
Address: 100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard, Acme, Michigan
Phone: 800-236-1577
Greens fee; open April 15 - October 30
Nature's playgroundNature's playground
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: This national park includes a 35-mile stretch of beach on Lake Michigan for swimming plus 13 hiking trails.
Address: 9922 Front Street, Empire, Michigan
Phone: 231-326-5134
Good for kidsGood for kids
Great Lakes Children's Museum: This museum offers fun, hands-on educational exhibits for children with themes such as water play and arts and crafts.
Address: 13240 S West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, Michigan
Phone: 231-932-4526
Admission fee
RestaurantsRestaurants
Boone's Long Lake Inn: Regulars come for the prime rib, which is available in three sizes. The large menu also offers a selection of seafood, poultry and steak dishes.
Address: 7208 Secor Rd, Traverse City, Michigan
Phone: 231 946 3991
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Luxury hotelsLuxury hotels
Great Wolf Lodge
Popularity index: #9 in Traverse City
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Moderate hotelsModerate hotels
Park Place Hotel
Popularity index: #23 in Traverse City
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Best Western Four Seasons
Popularity index: #3 in Traverse City
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Days Inn & Suites Traverse City
Popularity index: #14 in Traverse City
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Fairfield Inn Traverse City
Popularity index: #17 in Traverse City
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Recommended Reading
"Traverse City - Discover Its History"  TravelLady, Mar 1, 2007
Explore the many historic treasures this vibrant city has to offer.
"Michigan spot ripe for picking"  Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune, May 30, 2008
From a newly renovated casino to Cherry Blossoms, this colorful and charming destination offers much to do and see.
"Michigan’s Wine Country Grows Where the Cherry Is King"  New York Times (free registration required), Jul 13, 2007
Wine is becoming an increasingly important business in this region of Michigan.
"On the coast of Grand Traverse Bay"  Road & Travel Magazine, Mar 1, 2007
Exploring Traverse City is easy and fun when staying at The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.
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