Things to do in Northwest Michigan
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What to do in Northwest Michigan
Popular places to visit

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Spectacular sand dunes loom over the deep blue waters of Lake Michigan at this national park, where the rivers run clear and the forest rings with birdcalls.

Front Street
During your visit to Traverse City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Front Street. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Traverse City Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Traverse City Beach during your trip to Traverse City? Discover the area's lively festivals, or seek out its local tours.

Glen Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glen Lake during your travels in Glen Arbor. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Historic Fishtown
You can learn about the history of Leland with a trip to Historic Fishtown. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Mission Point Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of Traverse City with a trip to Mission Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its lively festivals.
Crystal Mountain
Hit the slopes in Thompsonville with a visit to Crystal Mountain. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Turtle Creek Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Turtle Creek Casino during your travels in Williamsburg? Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its lively festivals.
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Great Wolf Lodge Water Park during your visit to Traverse City. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.
Areas of Northwest Michigan

Downtown Traverse City
If you're spending some time in Downtown Traverse City, Clinch Park Beach and City Opera House are top sights worth seeing.

Traverse Heights
Traverse Heights might not have many top sights, but Front Street and Traverse Area District Library are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Front Street and Clinch Park Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Central
When in Central, you can plan a visit to Old Town Playhouse and City Opera House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Slabtown
If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Boardman
When in Boardman, you can plan a visit to Clinch Park Beach and City Opera House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.






