Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Located on M 72 just before Empire, the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center is named for the long-time Michigan senator whose efforts were central to establishing Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Seven days a week from:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (summer)
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (winter)

Grand Traverse Mall
3200 South Airport Road West
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-922-0077
Located 2 miles south of the Lodge. The largest mall in the Traverse City area with over 100 stores, the Grand Traverse Mall opened in 1992 and immediately began attracting well-known stores as tenants and quantities of customers from close by and from as far away as three hours.
Mall Hours:
Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Dennos Museum Center
Northwestern Michigan College, 1701 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-995-1055
A hands-on Discovery Gallery is especially popular with children. The Milliken Auditorium showcases the performing arts, including theatre, dance and music. The museum store offers a variety of gifts.
Admission $4 adults; $2 children,
Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sundays 1 - 5 p.m.

The Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 S. West Bayshore Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-932-4526

Children's Museum devoted to Lakes Science, Conservation, History, and Lore.
Open 10am - 5pm on Tuesday through Saturday
Open 1pm - 5pm on Sunday
Closed on Monday
Museum Admission for guests over age 2, $5.00.

Northwestern Michigan College
1701 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-748-0566

Old Mission Peninsula & Wineries

Relax on a leisurely drive through a rural landscape with breathtaking views.  Stop at one of the many renowned wineries and cherry and apple orchards along the way to the Old Mission Light-House which has been open since 1870.

Bowers Harbor Vineyards: 800-616-7615
Chateau Chantal: 231-223-4110
Chateau Grand Traverse: 231-223-7355
Peninsula Cellars: 231-933-9787
Brys Estate Vineyard: 231-223-9303

The Williamsburg Showcase Dinner Theatre
4230 E. M-72
Acme, MI
231-938-2181
Showcase Dinner Theatre
25 minutes from the Lodge

Traverse City Beach Bums Professional Baseball
231-943-0100

Traverse City’s newest attraction, join the locals in cheering on this great new team. Schedule available on their website.

Point Betsie Lighthouse
P.O. Box 601
Frankfort, MI
213-352-4915
Four miles north of Frankfort on M-22, marks the southern entrance to the Manitou Passage, and there has been a lighthouse here since 1858.
Spring though fall:
Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
September-October:
Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: Adults, $2; Children, $1.

Old Town Playhouse
8th at Cass Street, P.O. Box 262
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-947-2210
The professionals and volunteers who make up Old Town today are proud to be performing a busy season of dramas, musicals, and comedies as well as a season of classics. Also every Sunday throughout the year from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Studio Theatre, they hold improv sessions including games and skits that have been created for improv and seen on TV. Check the calendar of events for their current schedule.

Grand Traverse Bay Public Beach Access

Whether you’re in the mood to be a beach bum or build a sand castle, you can find what you’re looking for at the beautiful Grand Traverse Bay beaches where you can’t count the number of blue’s in the water.   Nearest public access only 2 miles north of the Great Wolf Lodge of Traverse City.

Downtown Traverse City

The downtown area of Traverse City isn’t just a place for shopping, it’s a visual feast of 19th century design and historical buildings such as the City Opera House. Of course, shopping IS involved in more than 100 specialty shops ranging from clothing to antiques to kites, books, and bikes. Downtown Traverse City is located just two miles from the Great Wolf Lodge. 

Grand Traverse Lighthouse & Museum
15550 N. Lighthouse Road, P. O. Box 43
Northport, MI 49670
231-386-7195
One of the oldest lighthouses on the lakes, the Grand Traverse Lighthouse at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula has guided ships through the northern entrance to the Manitou Passage for 150 years. Museum admission fee $2.
Open May - June, daily 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
June - Labor Day, daily 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Labor Day - November, daily 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
November - December, weekends only 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Grand Traverse Tall Ship Company
13390 S.W. Bay Shore Dr.
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-941-2000

Sailing Adventures on Grand Traverse Bay. Book an overnight trip or enjoy an afternoon on the beautiful waters of Traverse City!