1. Sleeping Bear Dunes – This is a one-of-a-kind attraction that is a must see when you come to the area. The towering dunes offer beautiful views of the Lake Michigan shoreline and Manitou Islands.

2. Beaches – With hundreds of miles of shoreline in the Traverse City area, there are no shortage of beautiful sugar-sand beaches to dig your toes into.

3. Tall Ship Sail – Take a sail on the 114’ long schooner Manitou on the beautiful West Bay.

4. Grand Traverse Commons – Explore the site of the historic state hospital built in the late 1800s - now being redeveloped and offering exciting retail and restaurant choices in a beautiful setting.

5. Wineries – With 25 wineries to choose from between the Leelanau Peninsula and Old Mission Peninsula, you can easily create an entire weekend adventure exploring and tasting the local wines.

6. Golf – Ranked by Golf Digest as the 12th best golf destination in the world, the championship courses, set in the beautiful Northern Michigan landscape, will provide a golfing experience you will certainly boast about.

7. Dining – The Traverse City area continues to gain notoriety with fresh and innovative cuisine using many local products from the agriculturally diverse region.

8. Shopping – Always a favorite activity in the Traverse City area, historic downtown shopping district offer over 150 unique boutique shops, galleries and eateries. 

9. Interlochen Center for the Arts – A recipient of the National Medal of Arts, Interlochen offers a wonderful summer concert series.

10. Beach Bums Baseball – After a wonderful day enjoying the Traverse City area attractions, catch a Beach Bums baseball game and savor a hot dog (or two) at the beautiful Wuerfel Park.