Traverse City is an amazing place to visit. That is why we hope you can experience the Grand Traverse Resort with us! Summer bookings are going fast so please log in or call to reserve your rooms as soon as possible.
Listed below are a few of our favorite places to visit in Traverse City. Remeber to also check out the Schedule tab for planned weekend activities.
10530 East Hilltop Road, Suttons Bay,
Hands down the most phenomenal view of the bay! Enjoy Mary & Heather's favorite cider on the peninsula while relaxing on the deck. Try "Smitten" to complete your wedding weekend vibe. If you are lucky you might even meet Gordie, the resident cider dog, and get to throw his frisbee!
3324 South West-Bay Shore Dr, Suttons Bay,
On M-22 just south of Black Star Farms stop by to purchase and taste specialty Swiss and French style homemade cheeses and cheese related products. The creamery is visible through large windows, where you can actually watch the cheesemakers at work. Cheese is made 3-4 times per week, with no exact schedule available.
10844 East Revold Road, Suttons Bay,
The flagship tasting room is located on a 160 acre winery estate just 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City. It’s the perfect place to taste an extensive list of wines, ciders, brandies and dessert wines. Whether you’re a novice or a connoisseur, you’re bound to discover a new favorite to take home.
8580 East Horn Road, Lake Leelanau,
Located inland on the Leelanau peninsula this winery is right on the 45th parallel. It offers beautiful views and a 3 mile trail. Best of all it is home to Heather & Mary's favorite white wine, make sure to check out the 45 white!
154 East Front Street, Traverse City,
The world's largest exclusive retailer of cherry products! Known as America's cherry cupboard this Cherry Retail Store & Gift Shop, Cherry Bakery & Old Fashioned Soda Fountain Shop features over 150 gourmet cherry products not counting the fine quality wine's product by them.
20500 Center Road, Traverse City,
Located at the north end of a picturesque drive along M-37 through cherry orchards and vineyards, Mission Point Lighthouse stands as a classic piece of Michigan history. While it no longer guides mariners through West Grand Traverse Bay as it did from September 10, 1870 until it was decommissioned in 1933, Mission Point Lighthouse now offers visitors a peek into what life was like around the turn of the century for lighthouse keepers and for others who lived and worked in the area at the time.
1817 South Basch Road, Maple City,
Mary & Heather's engagement spot! Pyramid Point is a lookout point high over Lake Michigan. The look out is only 0.6 miles from the trailhead parking lot. The short walk does include a steep hill climb but it is easy to take rests along the beautiful trail.