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Discover 20 verified attractions in Traverse City, United States of America. This curated collection features natural wonders, museums & galleries, notable attractions, and more — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

Highest Rated Attractions

Ranked by rating and review count from real visitors

1 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

★★★★½ 4.9 (8,103 reviews)
📍 1505 Sand Point Rd, Munising, MI 49862, USA
📞 (906) 387-3700
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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2 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Clinch Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (2,929 reviews)
📍 111 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
📞 (231) 922-4904
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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3 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Grand Traverse Lighthouse

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,678 reviews)
📍 15500 Lighthouse Point Rd, Northport, MI 49670, USA
📞 (231) 386-7195
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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4 ⭐ Notable Attractions

SkyBridge Michigan

★★★★ 4.4 (1,455 reviews)
📍 1 Boyne Mountain Rd, Boyne Falls, MI 49713, USA
📞 (231) 549-7155
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Sunday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM
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5 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Wheels on Rails Traverse City

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,094 reviews)
📍 5843-5853 US-31, Grawn, MI 49637, USA
📞 (231) 714-0656
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6 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

★★★★½ 4.6 (770 reviews)
📍 3309 Blue Water Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
📞 (231) 223-9303
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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7 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Grand Traverse County Civic Center

★★★★½ 4.6 (690 reviews)
📍 1213 W Civic Center Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
📞 (231) 922-4818
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
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8 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Mission Point Lighthouse Park

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★★★★½ 4.8 (524 reviews)
📍 20500 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
📞 (231) 645-0759
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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9 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Chateau Grand Traverse

★★★★½ 4.6 (456 reviews)
📍 12239 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
📞 (231) 938-6120
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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10 🏞️ Natural Wonders

East Bay Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (441 reviews)
📍 220 E Bay Blvd S, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️

Natural Wonders

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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

★★★★½ 4.9 (8,103 reviews)
📍 1505 Sand Point Rd, Munising, MI 49862, USA
📞 (906) 387-3700
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Clinch Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (2,929 reviews)
📍 111 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
📞 (231) 922-4904
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Grand Traverse County Civic Center

★★★★½ 4.6 (690 reviews)
📍 1213 W Civic Center Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
📞 (231) 922-4818
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Mission Point Lighthouse Park

★★★★½ 4.8 (524 reviews)
📍 20500 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
📞 (231) 645-0759
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

East Bay Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (441 reviews)
📍 220 E Bay Blvd S, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area

★★★★½ 4.7 (252 reviews)
📍 Red Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
📞 (231) 941-1620
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve

★★★★½ 4.8 (236 reviews)
📍 1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685, USA
📞 (231) 941-0960
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Greilickville Harbor Park

★★★★½ 4.8 (233 reviews)
📍 13133 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
📞 (231) 946-0921
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Boardman River Nature Center

★★★★½ 4.8 (184 reviews)
📍 1450 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685, USA
📞 (231) 941-0960
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

The Cathedral Barn at Historic Barns Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (149 reviews)
📍 1500 Red Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
📞 (231) 492-0078
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (121 reviews)
📍 Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park, 1490 Red Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
📞 (231) 935-4077
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Grand Traverse Lighthouse

★★★★½ 4.6 (1,678 reviews)
📍 15500 Lighthouse Point Rd, Northport, MI 49670, USA
📞 (231) 386-7195
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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⭐

Notable Attractions

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⭐ Notable Attractions

SkyBridge Michigan

★★★★ 4.4 (1,455 reviews)
📍 1 Boyne Mountain Rd, Boyne Falls, MI 49713, USA
📞 (231) 549-7155
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Sunday: 4:00 – 8:30 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Wheels on Rails Traverse City

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,094 reviews)
📍 5843-5853 US-31, Grawn, MI 49637, USA
📞 (231) 714-0656
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

★★★★½ 4.6 (770 reviews)
📍 3309 Blue Water Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
📞 (231) 223-9303
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Chateau Grand Traverse

★★★★½ 4.6 (456 reviews)
📍 12239 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
📞 (231) 938-6120
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Hippie Tree

★★★★½ 4.6 (338 reviews)
📍 Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
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⭐ Notable Attractions

World's Largest Cherry Pie Pan

★★★★ 4.3 (211 reviews)
📍 3424 Cass Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
📞 (231) 947-0692
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

City Opera House

★★★★½ 4.7 (122 reviews)
📍 106 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
📞 (231) 941-8082
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Family Attractions

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo

★★★★½ 4.9 (381 reviews)
📍 8840 M-72 East, Williamsburg, MI 49690, USA
📞 (231) 944-0774
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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