Northwest Michigan Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Northwest Michigan
Downtown Traverse City
If you're spending some time in Downtown Traverse City, Clinch Park Beach and Front Street are top sights worth seeing.
Slabtown
If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan are top sights worth seeing.
Holiday Hills
If you're spending some time in Holiday Hills, Mt. Holiday Ski Area and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Indian Woods
If you're spending some time in Indian Woods, Front Street and Old Mission Peninsula are top sights worth seeing.
Duck Lake Peninsula
While Duck Lake Peninsula may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Interlochen State Park and Kresge Auditorium.
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Popular places to visit
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Spectacular sand dunes loom over the deep blue waters of Lake Michigan at this national park, where the rivers run clear and the forest rings with birdcalls.
Front Street
During your visit to Traverse City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Front Street. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Glen Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glen Lake during your travels in Glen Arbor. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Historic Fishtown
You can learn about the history of Leland with a trip to Historic Fishtown. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
Mission Point Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of Traverse City when you stop by Mission Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its lively festivals.
Elk Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Elk Lake during your travels in Traverse City.