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What to do and see in Traverse City, Michigan (MI): The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Traverse City, known as a four-season playground, is now celebrated for quality cuisine, wine and culture. Miles of sugar-sand shoreline include the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with romantic lighthouses and coastal villages. The glacier-sculpted landscape of orchards and vineyards includes 16 golf courses. Swimming, sailing, paddling, hiking and fishing are favorite warm weather activities, while winter turns the region into a playground for skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoers.
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1. Sailing Yacht Scout - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 135 reviews
Sailing Yacht Scout will whisk you away on a luxurious private cruise for up to 6 guests. Sail the spectacular waters of Grand Traverse Bay for a few hours or take the whole day and head over the horizon. For added adventure, enjoy our overnight package; including 3 hr. sunset sail,
2. TC Flyboard
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5.0 based on 120 reviews
Flyboard TC is Northern Michigan's premier flyboard academy and dealer of Flyboards. Providing flyboard instruction/rental to newcomers, flyboard training, and sale of flyboards. Come enjoy the beautiful East and West Grand Traverse Bay while flying above the water on one of our Zapata Racing Flyboards.
3. Paddle TC
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
In the heart of Traverse City, on the shores of West Bay, Paddle TC sits, readying bikes, paddleboards and kayaks for your enjoyment. Paddle TC rents ‘people powered fun’ to encourage you to be outside, active and create lifelong memories as you enjoy the great expanse of Traverse City.
4. Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails
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5.0 based on 195 reviews
Traverse Area Recreation & Transportation (TART) Trails is a system of paved and dirt trails for walkers, hikers, bikers, skaters and skiers in Northern Michigan. Trails are open year-round and available for many users and uses. Many of the paved trails offer access to local breweries, wineries, coffeehouses, restaurants and other area attractions such as lakes, rivers and beaches. Many of the dirt trails offer world class mountain biking and hiking opportunities for users of various skill levels. Numerous area bike shops offer rentals for any type of technical or recreational riders. Dogs are also welcomed on the trails and must be leashed and cleaned up after.
Reviewed By ChuckE976 - Detroit, United States
The TART Trail is excellent! It's well maintained, paved, and has an abundance of beautiful scenery. I'm not normally a bicycle ride or walk through nature type of person, but I really enjoyed these trails. My wife is a cyclist and she talked me into renting an eBike so we could ride together one day. We rode 26 miles and I really enjoyed it. The trails are well marked and nicely paved, they are plenty wide for "traffic" in both directions. There and a few parking areas, a bike repair station, and even some port-a-potties along the way. And there are a number of benches too if you wanted to stop for a snack or drink or just look at the scenery. We were there in early October and with the color change, it made for a very scenic ride. There were people of all ages on the trails from families with young kids, to "serious" cyclists, to seniors, walkers, rollerblades, eBikers, etc. I'll definitely go back again next year.
5. Tall Ship Manitou - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 1,276 reviews
Join us aboard the 114' SCHOONER MANITOU as we ply the sparkling waters of Grand Traverse Bay. Sailing out of Traverse City, MI, Manitou offers four two hour sails per day. Help haul sail, take a turn at the wheel, or just sit bax and relax. During the month of September Manitou plies the waters of northern Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay on four and five day windjammer cruises. Step back in time as we visit the islands, bays, and coastal villages of this magical region.
6. Gallaghers Farm Market
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By MichelleF369 - Traverse City, United States
What's not to love? They have fruit, veggies, and wine and cherry products from local growers/producers, plus some "exotic," i.e. non-local things, but mostly just good seasonal produce, milk, ice cream, and baked goods. Kids love to visit the barnyard to see the animals and play with the toy tractors/animals in the toy barn. They've been doing this a long time, and I appreciate that it's just good products, not a kitschy "experience" for sale (though you can stick your head in a wooden cutout of what may be a caricaturized farmer in the parking area and take a photo if you're into that)
7. State Theatre
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5.0 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By justiceforreal - Naperville, United States
Awesome recommendation from Angela at the best Western Plus Hotel. We were looking for something to do and she suggestion this home town theatre that had brought countless hours of movie going to she and her family. We sat in the balcony and wow what great seats. This theatre is run by volunteers and they seem to love what they do. Greta movie selection, super prices and the atmosphere is amazing. Would highly recommend versus the generic big movie theater.
8. Traverse Area District Library
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5.0 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By Wander27014
Great Children's garden & floral area in front of the Library for kids of all ages to explore & enjoy as well as the vast selection & services inside.
9. Storm Hawk Sport Fishing Charters
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5.0 based on 63 reviews
Charter Fishing beautiful Traverse City, Michigan! Captain Brady Anderson has been fishing the waters of Traverse City his whole life. He truly enjoys taking each skill level of angler out daily, from the most seasoned of anglers to your first time! Offering three trips daily which times will change through the season generally 6am, noon, and 6pm are a good guide line. Traverse City offers fantastic fishing for Salmon, Trout, Steelhead, Brown Trout, and Cisco. All tackle is provided
10. Mega-Bite Fishing Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 107 reviews
Join us on our 31' Tiara on the shimmering Traverse City East Bay for the fishing adventure of your summer and tales you'll tell for a lifetime! The East Bay offers Lake Trout, Salmon, Brown Trout and Steelhead. Trip times adjust seasonally, but generally four hour excursions at 6:00 am, Noon, and 6:00 pm. Longer trips are available upon request. Nominated for Small Business of the Year 31′ Tiara with top of the line equipment Lake Trout, King Salmon, Brown Trout and Steelhead Four hour excursions at 6:00 am, Noon, and 6:00 pm Longer trips are available upon request Each charter can accommodate six clients and all experience levels All equipment, cleaning, pop/water, and a photo souvenir are included About the Captain A Traverse City native, Captain Adam Collett has fished the pristine wilderness lakes in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, the flats in the Florida Keys, and trout streams in Montana…even catfish in the Mississippi! But the waters of our beloved East Bay continue to capture his heart. Captain Collett is a adamant supporter of the Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association. He applauds the GTASFA’s efforts in meeting with the DNR to help regulate responsible fishing. A reasonable limitation on total catches per year will allow a healthy and prolific fishery to continue for decades as well as protecting our waters from invasive species. Competitive by nature, Adam takes every charter trip as a personal challenge; yours will be no exception. A father of two, he takes particular delight in watching the spark in the eye of a child as he or she lands their first big fish. His goal is to teach the youngsters how to fish and love the water all while fishing safely and…with patience!
