7 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. Change things up with these side-trips from Traverse City: Colonial Michilimackinac (in Mackinaw City), Saint Ignace (Mackinac Bridge & Museum of Ojibwa Culture) and Kayaking & Canoeing (in Grayling). There's much more to do: immerse yourself in nature at Ludington State Park, browse the different shops at The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sunset Park, and enjoy the sea views from Mission Point Lighthouse.

To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Traverse City itinerary planner.

In August in Traverse City, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 60°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can travel back home.