- Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore - A must see! 72,000 acres of protected dune land, and lakeshore. Located from just north of Ctrstal Lake on M-22, all the way to just south of Leland. Endless beaches, dune climb, hiking, overlooks, biking, etc... Visit the towns of Empire, Glen Arbor, and Leland for shopping, restaurants, coffee etc... Info center in Empire (888) 334-8499. If short on time, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, and The Dune Climb, on M-109 north of Empire.

www.sleepingbeardunes.com/

- Empire Bluff Hike - A must see! bring your camera! In the city of Empire. From W. Front St., take Lake St. south to parking area on right. Easy, 1 mile hike, w/spectacular views. Get those post card pictures here!

- Boating, and water-sports 

           - Upper Herring Lake                       You're there!

- Lake Michigan Beaches - To many to list!

            - Green Point Beach                            4 miles

            - Elberta Beach                                    6 miles

            - Frankfort Beach                                9 miles

            - Arcadia Beach                                   7 miles

            - Crystal Lake                                    10 miles

- Wine Tours - These tour companies will pick you up at your door!

       - Paradise Tours

http://www.aparadiseshuttleandtours.com

(231) 409-2137

      -Grand Traverse Tours

http://grandtraversetours.com/limo-service.php

(231) 947-7433

- Boat cruises

     - Manitou Island Transit - South, and North Manitou Island cruises, and day trips.

http://manitoutransit.com  

(231) 256-9061

     - Traverse Tall Ship Company - Daily excursions, real to life Tall ships!  

www.tallshipsailing.com/ 

(231) 941-2000

- Parasail! - Breathtaking aerial views of the fabulous Traverse City Bay Area. Fun, safe, and exciting for the whole family, regardless of age, or skills. 

       - Traverse Bay Parasail

http://www.TBParasail.com

(231) 929-7272

- Horseback Riding 

 - The Rockin R Ranch - Bear Lake

www.therockinr.com/ 

(231) 864-3539

 - Outrider Horseback Riding

http://www.outriderhorsebackriding.com

(231) 275-7065

- Glider Ride! -

 - Northwest Michigan Soaring Club

http://www.northwestsoaringclub.com

(231) 352-6123

- Airplane Tour

       - Orchard Beach Aviation - Manistee, Mi

http://www.orchardbeachaviation.com

(231) 723-8095

- Charter Fishing! - Lake Trout, Salmon.

       - Frankfort, or Traverse City.

http://www.micharterboats.com/michigan/index.html

- Canoeing, & Tubing

       - Riverside Canoe Trips - Platte River, to Lake Michigan. 

www.CanoeMichigan.com

(231) 352-5622

       - True North General Store - Crystal River, Glen Arbor.

(231) 334-3090

- Balloon Rides!

       - Grand Traverse Baloon

https://www.facebook.com/Grand-Traverse-Balloons-148320188544653/

(231) 947-7433

Golf - Too many to list!

       - Arcadia Bluffs - 14710 northwood Highway (M22) Arcadia, Mi 

www.arcadiabluffs.com

(231) 889-3001

       - Crystal Lake Golf Club - 8493 Fairway Dr. Beulah, Mi 49617

(231) 882-4061

       - Crystal Mountain Resort - 12500 Crystal Mtn. Dr. Thompsonville, Mi 49683

(231) 378-2000

       - Dunes Golf Club - Empire, Mi

(231) 326 5390

       - Crystal Downs Country Club - 

- Rent a scooter

       - Bayside Cycles

Scooter Rental

(231) 352-9700

- Rent a mountain bike, kayak, paddleboard, and more!

       - Crystal Lake Adventures

http://crystallakeadventuresports.com

(231) 882-2527

- Shopping - Too much to list!

       - Downtown Frankfort

       - Downtown Glen Arbor

       - Downtown Leland

       - Downtown Traverse City

       - Grand Traverse Mall

- Movies/Cinema

       - Cherrybowl Drive-in - Retro flashback, fun, fun, fun!

www.cherrybowldrivein.com

(231) 325-3413

       - Frankfort Garden - Newly restored!

www.frankfortgardentheater.com/

(231) 352-7561

       - State Theatre - Downtown Traverse City, home of The T.C. Film Festival. The Latest in independent films.

statetheatretc.org/ (231) 947-4800

       - Horizon Cinemas

(231) 933-6388

       - G.T Mall Cinemas

(231) 941-9575

- Concerts

       - Interlochen - World class concerts, and entertainment!

http://tickets.interlochen.org/all-events

(231) 276-7800

- Catch a ball game

        - Traverse City Beach Bums - Minor League Baseball!!

http://www.traversecitybeachbums.com

(231) 943-0100

Spa - Treat yourself! 

       - Crystal Mtn. Resort 

(231) 378-2000

       - Eden Day Spa 

(231) 882-9178 

       - Shear Class Experience 

(231) 352-7210