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Top 10 Things To Do In Traverse City

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#1City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest of Michigan

Using your smartphone, you'll be given a list of challenges to complete and riddles to solve on our scavenger hunt app. The solved riddle will be an object f...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
4.5 of 5 (2 reviews)
The price now is
$10
per adult
City Scavenger Hunts by Operation City Quest of Michigan

#2Survival Challenge by Zombie Scavengers of Michigan

Can you survive the zombie apocalypse… Zombie Scavengers leads you into the city to collect supplies to survive during this interactive scavenger game...

Duration 1h Free Cancellation
The price now is
$20
per adult
Survival Challenge by Zombie Scavengers of Michigan

#3Crazy Dash Walking Adventure of Michigan

Crazy Dash is a digital scavenger hunt that allows you to explore a city in a unique way! The adventure uses a scavenger hunt app to give you a list of fun a...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
The price now is
$10
per adult
Crazy Dash Walking Adventure of Michigan

#43Quest Challenge Scavenger hunts of Michigan

3Quest Challenge allows your team to discover the city in a fun and different way. With the help of a remote host, you'll access the city scavenger hunt on a...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
The price now is
$10
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3Quest Challenge Scavenger hunts of Michigan

#5Wacky Walks Scavenger Hunt Adventure of Michigan

Wacky Walks is a royalty themed scavenger hunt. It is similar to a board game, in which the power of the game shifts from one player to another and instead o...

Duration 2h Free Cancellation
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$10
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Wacky Walks Scavenger Hunt Adventure of Michigan

#6Kayak Bike and SUP Half-Day Rental in Traverse City

The River Outfitters showcases the natural beauty of Traverse City, Michigan, giving adventurers fun ways to explore the great outdoors. Whether you journey ...

Duration 4h Free Cancellation
The price now is
$52
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Kayak Bike and SUP Half-Day Rental in Traverse City

#7Weird 101 Walking Tour (Public)

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: WTCM, 314 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USAThis is an outdoor walking tour that is 60 mi...

Duration 1h
The price now is
$26
per adult
Weird 101 Walking Tour (Public)

#85 Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Leelanau Wine Cellars, 5019 North West Bay Shore Drive, Omena, MI 94674Enjoy the beautiful tast...

Duration 5h Free Cancellation
The price now is
$65
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5 Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula

#9Daily Tours to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 W Front St, Empire, MI 49630-9417A guided tour of ...

Duration 7h Free Cancellation
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$153
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Daily Tours to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

#10Historical Ghost Lantern Tour Downtown Traverse City

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: WTCM, 314 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USAWe start our tour at the haunted WTCM buildin...

Duration 1h 30m Free Cancellation
The price now is
$35
per adult
Historical Ghost Lantern Tour Downtown Traverse City

Most Popular Booked Traverse City Hotels

Price for 1 night 2 adults*

Grand Beach Resort Hotel $98

Per night/room

May 13 - May 14

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Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

1683 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
     
    4.8
    of 5, from 30 reviews
    2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

    This hotel features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Spend a day at the beach kayaking, or relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. Enjoy the spa tub and free perks like continental breakfast and free self parking.

    Bayshore Resort $89

    Per night/room

    May 26 - May 27

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    Bayshore Resort

    Bayshore Resort

    833 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI
       
      4.7
      of 5, from 24 reviews
      3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

      A private beach and an indoor pool are featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the fitness center and perks like free self parking.

      Sugar Beach Resort Hotel $98

      Per night/room

      May 13 - May 14

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      Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

      Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

      1773 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
         
        4.4
        of 5, from 29 reviews
        2.5 out of 5.0 Stars

        This hotel features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Spend a day at the beach parasailing, or relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. Enjoy the spa tub and free perks like continental breakfast and free self parking.

        Hotel Indigo Traverse City, an IHG Hotel $123

        Per night/room

        May 9 - May 10

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        Hotel Indigo Traverse City, an IHG Hotel

        Hotel Indigo Traverse City, an IHG Hotel

        263 W Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI
           
          4.3
          of 5, from 7 reviews
          3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

          This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour fitness center. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 3 conference rooms, 24-hour business center, and valet parking. Enjoy the a rooftop terrace and perks like free WiFi.

          ParkShore Resort $80

          Per night/room

          May 9 - May 10

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          ParkShore Resort

          ParkShore Resort

          1401 US 31 North, Traverse City, MI
             
            4.1
            of 5, from 34 reviews
            2.0 out of 5.0 Stars

            This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the spa tub and free perks like continental breakfast and free self parking.

            Park Place Hotel $120

            Per night/room

            May 9 - May 10

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            Park Place Hotel

            Park Place Hotel

            300 E State St, Traverse City, MI
               
              4.1
              of 5, from 18 reviews
              3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

              This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 9 conference rooms, as well as the business center and free Internet in public areas. There's an indoor pool on site, and a 24-hour front desk and a terrace are also provided.

              Seasons Inn Traverse City $55

              Per night/room

              May 9 - May 10

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              Seasons Inn Traverse City

              Seasons Inn Traverse City

              1582 Us 31 N, Traverse City, MI
                 
                3.8
                of 5, from 26 reviews
                2.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. The front desk is staffed around-the-clock and laundry facilities are on offer.

                Grand Traverse Resort And Spa $136

                Per night/room

                May 9 - May 10

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                Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

                Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

                100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard, Williamsburg, MI
                   
                  2.8
                  of 5, from 20 reviews
                  3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

                  This smoke-free resort features a golf course, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and an arcade/game room, and families will appreciate the picnic area. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free WiFi and a free airport shuttle.

                  Traverse City Activities

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                  Places To Go In Traverse City

                  Welcome, traveler, to Traverse City. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?

                  Things to Do in Traverse City

                  You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Traverse City. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.

                  Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Traverse City? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.

                  Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.

                  When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Traverse City attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.

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