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is probably the most popular resort area in the state of Michigan, and it's easy to see why with it being in the midst of such natural beauty. The cherry-orchard studded hills of the Old Mission Peninsula, the endless beaches and Sleeping Bear Dunes, the mesmerizing blue waters of Grand Traverse Bay all make for a relaxing and exciting vacation experience. Recreation comes in all forms and any time of the year. Golf is one of the most popular activities in Traverse City, and the region is home to several beautiful and challenging courses. Boating, sailing, swimming and almost all other types of water sports are also very popular with access to Lake Michigan and several inland lakes so near. Try your hand at parasailing, windsurfing or jet skiing; the list goes on and on. Wintertime brings snowmobiling and cross-country skiing to the area. You can spend a whole day exploring the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, an awesome expanse of sand dunes, water and trees. There is a visitor center located in Empire, and the drive up the Lake Michigan coast through Leland to Northport is exceptional. Other points of interest in the Traverse City area include Clinch Park, the Spirit of the Woods Museum, the Dennos Museum Center and the village of Interlochen. The latter is home to the famous Interlochen Center for the Arts, which includes a summer arts camp, two large outdoor concert halls, an art gallery and a theater.
Surrounding areas: Long Lake, Michigan (7.4 mi), Spider Lake, Michigan (8.3 mi), Cedar, Michigan (10.8 mi), Interlochen, Michigan (11.0 mi), Lake Ann, Michigan (11.6 mi), Elk Lake, Michigan (13.2 mi), Elk Rapids, Michigan (13.7 mi)
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Traverse City Vacation Rentals
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Traverse City Weather & Climate
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The lake effect is quite strong on the northwest area of Lower Michigan near the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. This area has a distinct four-season climate, although Lake Michigan helps modify temperatures, keeping them cooler in late spring and early summer, and warmer during late fall and winter. Showers and thunderstorms are common in spring and summer, and precipitation is generally evenly distributed during the crop season of April through September, receiving an average of 17.45 inches of rain during that time. The lake also acts as a giant humidifier, increasing moisture content in the air throughout the year. However, extremely hot and humid summer days are not that common and don't last long in this part of the state. Snowfall varies greatly from season to season.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
27°F |
14°F |
2.98 in. |
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| February |
30°F |
13°F |
1.79 in. |
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| March |
39°F |
21°F |
1.98 in. |
- |
| April |
53°F |
32°F |
2.72 in. |
- |
| May |
67°F |
41°F |
2.30 in. |
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| June |
76°F |
52°F |
3.32 in. |
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| July |
81°F |
57°F |
3.14 in. |
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| August |
78°F |
57°F |
3.39 in. |
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| September |
70°F |
49°F |
3.58 in. |
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| October |
58°F |
39°F |
2.94 in. |
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| November |
43°F |
30°F |
2.67 in. |
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| December |
32°F |
20°F |
2.66 in. |
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Traverse City Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Cherry Capital airport (TVC) located about 1 mile southeast of Traverse City, the Manistee County Blacker airport (MBL) located approximately 46 miles southwest of Traverse City in Manistee, Michigan, the Otsego County airport (GLR) located roughly 47 miles east of Traverse City in Gaylord, Michigan, and finally the Pellston Regional Of Emmet County airport (PLN) located around 68 miles northeast of Traverse City in Pellston, Michigan.
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Traverse City Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Funland Amusement Park | Shelby Township | MI | 87.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Michigan's Wild Water Adventure Water Park | Muskegon | MI | 110.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Bay Meadows Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | | | | Cedar Hills Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | | | | Crown Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | | | | Elmbrook Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | | | | Mitchell Creek Golf Course | Traverse City | MI | | | | High Pointe Golf Club | Williamsburg | MI | 10.5 mi. | | | Interlochen Golf Club | Interlochen | MI | 11.0 mi. | | | Mistwood Golf Course | Lake Ann | MI | 11.5 mi. | | | Elk Rapids Golf Course | Elk Rapids | MI | 13.7 mi. | | | Veronica Valley Golf Course | Lake Leelanau | MI | 15.9 mi. | | | Grandview Golf Club | Kalkaska | MI | 21.3 mi. | | | Timber Wolf Golf Club | Kalkaska | MI | 21.3 mi. | | | Twin Birch Golf Club | Kalkaska | MI | 21.3 mi. | | | Dunes Golf Club | Empire | MI | 22.2 mi. | | | Pinecroft Golf Plantation | Benzonia | MI | 24.6 mi. | | | Bellaire Golf Club | Bellaire | MI | 25.0 mi. | | | Chief Golf Course | Bellaire | MI | 25.0 mi. | | | Farm Golf Club | Bellaire | MI | 25.0 mi. | | | Hawks Eye Golf Club | Bellaire | MI | 25.0 mi. | | | Briar At Mesick Golf & Country Club | Mesick | MI | 25.4 mi. | | | Champion Hill | Benzonia | MI | 25.4 mi. | | | Emerald Vale Golf Club | Manton | MI | 26.6 mi. | | | Lakes of the North Deer Run Golf Course | Mancelona | MI | 28.8 mi. | | | Windmill Farm of Mancelona | Mancelona | MI | 28.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Sugar Loaf Resort | Cedar | MI | 10.8 mi. | | | The Homestead Resort | Glen Arbor | MI | 20.6 mi. | | | Crystal Mountain | Thompsonville | MI | 23.3 mi. | | | Shanty Creek | Bellaire | MI | 24.9 mi. | | | Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort | Cadillac | MI | 36.7 mi. | | | Boyne USA Resorts | Boyne Falls | MI | 44.2 mi. | | | Treetops Sylvan | Gaylord | MI | 49.5 mi. | | | Nubs Nob | Harbor Springs | MI | 55.5 mi. | | | Riverview Highlands | Riverview | MI | 90.8 mi. | | | Apple Mountain | Freeland | MI | 113.0 mi. | | | Pando Ski Center | Rockford | MI | 113.5 mi. | | | Cannonsburg Ski Area | Cannonsburg | MI | 118.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Traverse City State Park | | MI | 3.4 mi. | | | Interlochen State Park | | MI | 12.1 mi. | | | D H Day State Park | | MI | 21.9 mi. | | | William Mitchell State Park | | MI | 37.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Dennos Museum Center | Traverse City | MI | | (Multidisciplinary) | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| North Eastern Wisconsin Zoo | Green Bay | WI | 119.7 mi. | |
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