Traverse City, Michigan

Located on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, one of the U.S.'s five great lakes, Sleeping Bear Dunes is a natural wonder that has been marked for preservation for its awe-inspiring beauty and natural resources. It takes its name from a Native American legend concerning its formation. It consists of Sleeping Bear, Empire and Pyramid Point bluffs that overlook the lake, and Manitou Islands, which are located about 15 miles offshore. There are numerous activities available to visitors of the park that include camping, hiking, kayaking and canoeing, biking, skiing, fishing, or simply exploring the myriad of ecosystems that are home to a diversity of plants and wildlife.

Mt. Holiday is home to year-round recreation for the entire family. During the winter season, take advantage of the abundant snowfall that blankets Northern Michigan by skiing, snowboarding, or tubing down the slopes of Mt. Holiday, which range in difficulty from beginner to advanced. In the summer, enjoy a round of disc golf at the 18-hole Carly Lewis Disc Golf Course.

Check out the City Opera House's Calendar for a myriad of performances and events. This historic downtown theater hosts comedians, musicians and theatrical performances, as well as cultural and educational events.

Historically significant in the trade and travel of the Great Lakes Region, the lake shores are dotted with old lighthouses used to guide ships traveling these expansive waters. The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses and now houses exhibits that shed light on the journeys of those who sailed the waters of the Manitou Passage.

A stylish way to see the viticulture wonders of Northern Michigan, Grand Traverse Tours guides you through the wineries, breweries, and distilleries of Traverse City, Old Mission Peninsula, and Leelanau Peninsula. They also offer sightseeing tours, and give you the opportunity to see the region from the seat of your own private, chauffeured limousine.