5 days in Traverse City Itinerary

Traverse City might be well known for its huge cherry industry, but its position along Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan endows it with fine scenery and a wealth of outdoor attractions.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Spider Lake. Attractions like Silver Lake State Park Pedestrian Dune Access and Summit Park make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Traverse City: Big Rapids (Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University, Big Rapids Riverwalk, &more), City Park - Cadillac Commons (in Cadillac) and Deerfield Nature Park (in Mount Pleasant). The adventure continues: tee off at Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf and kick back and relax at Sunset Park.

To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Traverse City road trip planner.

In July, daytime highs in Traverse City are 80°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.