Things to do in Grand Traverse County, Grand Traverse County: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

September 11, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Discover the best top things to do in Grand Traverse County, United States including Lake Michigan Shoreline, Front Street, Mission Point Lighthouse, Benjamin Twiggs, legendary cherry products, World's Largest Cherry Pie Pan, Ghost Farm of Kingsley.
Restaurants in Grand Traverse County

1. Lake Michigan Shoreline

Traverse City, MI
Excellent
81%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 54 reviews

Lake Michigan Shoreline

Reviewed By victoriarH5460FV - Grand Haven, United States

what an incredible drive along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Traverse City and along the Peninsula stopping to see the grape vinyards and buy wine as gifts. Absolutely tranquil and breathtaking- great photo stops

2. Front Street

Traverse City, MI 49684 +1 231-947-4800 http://downtowntc.com/
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 916 reviews

Front Street

Reviewed By 294jeanneb - Brown Deer, United States

Lots of shops, restaurants, and bars. Plan to spend a morning or afternoon taking everything in. Very walkable.

3. Mission Point Lighthouse

20500 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686-7900 +1 231-645-0759 [email protected] http://www.missionpointlighthouse.com/
Excellent
54%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 886 reviews

Mission Point Lighthouse

Mission Point Lighthouse has been a Traverse City and Old Mission Peninsula icon for decades. Located at the north end of a picturesque drive along M-37 through cherry orchards and vineyards, Mission Point Lighthouse stands as a classic piece of Michigan history. While it no longer guides mariners through West Grand Traverse Bay as it did from September 10, 1870 until it was decommissioned in 1933, Mission Point Lighthouse now offers visitors a peek into what life was like around the turn of the century for lighthouse keepers and for others who lived and worked in the area at the time. Self-guided tours of the lighthouse museum for daily visitors in May-October, and weekends in November.

Reviewed By johnlZ6099LM - North Olmsted, United States

When visiting Traverse City, don’t miss making the short drive (15-20 minutes) up the Old Mission Peninsula to visit the Mission Point Lighthouse. Not only is the drive up and down the peninsula beautiful in its own right, but also seeing the views of Grand Traverse Bay and visiting the Mission Point Lighthouse and learning of its history make it well worth the trip. NOTE: As an added bonus, stand on the 45th parallel with the lighthouse in the background and have your picture taken next to the sign proclaiming that you are exactly half way between the Equator and the North Pole!

4. Benjamin Twiggs, legendary cherry products

1213 E Front St Campus Plaza, Traverse City, MI 49686-2928 +1 231-947-0208 http://www.benjamintwiggs.com/store/
Excellent
70%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 23 reviews

Benjamin Twiggs, legendary cherry products

Reviewed By U1579KMrichards

Where can I begin? Perhaps with the friendly and attentive owner & her staff? I was greeted warmly and offered a cup of their cherry coffee (yum!). While given plenty of freedom to stroll the shop and browse the many selections, any questions I had, were quickly and fully answered. While making my choices, I was offered samples to help me decide which to buy. Upon checking out, I learned that they donate a % of sales to fight breast cancer and that the owner serves on local nonprofit boards. (That's my kind of company!) My items were beautifully packaged with tissue paper and bows, making my gifts look even more special.

5. World's Largest Cherry Pie Pan

3424 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684-8842
Excellent
11%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
44%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 27 reviews

World's Largest Cherry Pie Pan

Reviewed By indyponygirl - Indianapolis, United States

One of those great roadside attractions of days gone by. My husband and I love this kind of thing and if you do too, this is a must see.

6. Ghost Farm of Kingsley

5010 Pierce Rd, Kingsley, MI 49649-9484 +1 231-645-1447 [email protected] http://www.GhostFarm.net

The Ghost Farm of Kingsley is the premiere haunted house attraction in Northern Michigan. From our Fright Nights in early summer to our full haunted attraction each fall, do stop in Dear Guest to visit the Farmer for a fun filled time visiting the Ghost Farm. This haunted attraction-depending on the event-is 1 to 3 different haunts including the Cursed Barn, Haunted Trail, and Gravely Greenhouse

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