Location: Northern Michigan < Michigan < USA
You will never tire of the more than 27 golf courses in the area, and West Grand Traverse Bay offers more water-sports such as sailing the Tall Ship, afternoon catamaran rides, para sailing and jet ski rentals. Take a drive out to Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and don't miss the scenic Pierce Stocking Drive with outstanding views of Lake Michigan Hike throughout many of the trails in Sleeping Bear or take the kids to the 110 foot dune climb. Some of the finest restaurants in all of Michigan are located in this area, ranging from casual family to fine dining. If malls are your thing, Cherryland Mall and several large retailers have moved into southwestern Traverse City.
This is a great location to use as a base to enter the Walleye Tournament here in May, or go to nearby Suttons Bay for their Art Fair or Jazz Festival in the summer. The Traverse city 'Cherry Festival' is one of the areas hottest places to be in July. With featured music groups and a carnival for the kids.