Grand Traverse Bay
Grand Traverse Bay
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Richard H
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
Due to inadequate air conditioning in the room, we had to sleep with the windows open. We had people talking l oudly outside the window at 1:00 am. When we made management aware, the seemed unwiiling to address the ongoing situation
Written July 23, 2024
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Amy M
Lewes, DE115 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We spent only one night in Traverse City on Grand Traverse Bay. After arriving, I knew we made a mistake in our planning. I didn’t anticipate loving the bay and the city so much. It is gorgeous and has the perfect balance of beach life and city amenities. The bay was clean and clear with families of ducks swimming around. I would have loved to paddle board or kayak the bay. I rarely want to return to places for a second visit, but I will return to Grand Traverse Bay on a future vacation.
Written June 24, 2023
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RICART75
Peru, IN2,360 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
We spent several hours driving around the bay.
There were some beautiful homes on one side, and even more beautiful views of the bay and surrounding area on the other.
A truly pleasurable way to spend an afternoon.
There were some beautiful homes on one side, and even more beautiful views of the bay and surrounding area on the other.
A truly pleasurable way to spend an afternoon.
Written July 21, 2021
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Moira123
Farmington Hills, MI35 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Grand Traverse Bay is divided by Old Mission Peninsula, a delightful 20+ mile long jut of land that divides this bay into a west arm and east arm. Traverse City, cherry capital of the world and a foodie paradise, begins on East Bay with the downtown nestled along West Bay. The water lover can rent nearly any kind of boat or skidoo, go parasailing, or swim from a public or private beach in the clear, shark-free waters! One will find picnic tables and grills and play areas for children as one drives along the bay and up M22. The drive features the gorgeous colors of Lake Michigan and highlights the visual beauty of this region. Numerous hotels and condo rental resorts abound along the bay.
Written May 20, 2017
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Joe M
Detroit, MI1,451 contributions
Sep 2020
Wow this is a great place to just set and look at the water. The sun set is spectacular. everyone should see this
Written September 11, 2020
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Kelly
Denver, CO131 contributions
Nov 2016
Such a wonderful and lovely spot to watch a sunset, have a picnic or people watch. There is always something going on there. You just can't miss this special place. It is gorgeous!
Written March 1, 2017
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Barry C
37 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Grand Traverse Bay is, geographically speaking, a huge area. It makes for wonderful sunrises and sunsets, safe boating, and a more moderate climate.
To call it a "thing to do" can be mildly misleading. It is hard to avoid. Much of the main highways in the area (M-22, M-37, US-31) are along its shores. Grand Traverse Bay is wonderful, don't get me wrong, it just makes more sense to think in terms of more specific locations than the 100+ miles of shoreline that border the bay or the 200+ square miles of water. Try Clinch Park, Bryant Park, Haserot Beach, Old Mission Lighthouse, Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids etc. when looking for diversions.
To call it a "thing to do" can be mildly misleading. It is hard to avoid. Much of the main highways in the area (M-22, M-37, US-31) are along its shores. Grand Traverse Bay is wonderful, don't get me wrong, it just makes more sense to think in terms of more specific locations than the 100+ miles of shoreline that border the bay or the 200+ square miles of water. Try Clinch Park, Bryant Park, Haserot Beach, Old Mission Lighthouse, Suttons Bay, Elk Rapids etc. when looking for diversions.
Written October 13, 2016
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Mary S
Litchfield Ohio6 contributions
Jul 2018
We traveled to Torch Lake. It's a pretty lake, but access is not the greatest. The water is so clear that when it is calm, you can see all the way to the bottom. We also went to Traverse City (a pretty town), Sleeping Bear Dunes (awe-inspiring), Manistee (another pretty town), Muskegon (so-so), & Holland (has a great walking area). The waters of Lake Michigan are as blue as the ocean -- absolutely breathtaking. To think that Michigan is our neighboring state (Ohio) and we have overlooked it all of these years. We will be visiting it more often, for sure.
Written August 7, 2018
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SharonB231
Toledo, OH1,212 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Grand Traverse Bay is a beautiful area. There are many hotels, resorts and cottages here. Water can be a beautiful blue on clear days, resembling the Carribean. Beaches are very nice and clean. Driving around the bay is a very scenic drive.
Written June 30, 2018
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cheez66
Laingsburg, MI110 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
Visited with a group of friends and took a long bike ride along both sides of Old Mission Peninsula. The rolling terrain, vineyards and orchards, and beautiful shorelines make this a great location to visit, especially for a cyclist. Took the ride in the evening and timed it perfectly, to watch the sunset on the west side of the bay.
Written June 19, 2018
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if the plans are correct, we would be visiting the area,would like to fish the bay in late july august time
Written March 30, 2018
"Between May and October, there is no consistently better place to be fishing in America than Traverse City, Michigan. Diversity is the key: Lake Michigan with salmon and steelhead; Grand Traverse Bay with some of the best smallmouth pockets and carp flats in America; and more rivers and natural lakes filled with trout, bass, and panfish than you can begin to touch in one season." -- Field & Stream
Written March 31, 2018
As far as I know, there are only park fees where there is an official "park", like the area near the Northport lighthouse. The general area of Grand Traverse Bay is a public road with many places you can stop along the bay and relax, sightsee, picnic, etc.
Written January 23, 2017
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