- The list below includes 61 free or cheap things to do in or near Glen Arbor, Michigan, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Kayaking, Hiking Trails and Arts & Crafts Classes.
- From Sleeping Bear Trail to Crystal River Outfitters, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Glen Arbor and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Traverse City, Empire, Frankfort and Leland.
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Visitors can view a diverse collection of works that includes lithographs, engravings, manuscripts, antique prints, and oil paintings at Suttons Bay Galleries. They feature the works of a wide variety of both local and national artists.
17.4 Miles
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10844 East Revold Road, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
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Leelanau Cheese Company is ran by a married couple and is famous for making varieties of cheese like raclette. They also show you the preparation process right from the start.
17.4 Miles
Opened in 1999, the Bayside Gallery is a local art gallery that displays a large selection of creative works from around the world. The gallery is popular for its patio that contains scenic and tranquil gardens to enjoy.
17.4 Miles
A collection of pieces from various artists. Treeline Gallery features paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel. The gallery features over a dozen artists who create pieces from landscapes and nature to portraits and scenes.
17.5 Miles
The Bay Theatre offers first-run and second-run movie screenings of both mainstream and independent films. The location also offers a film series, through which movie fans can view a special film once a month.
18.8 Miles
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83 votes
13240 S West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
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A fun and educational museum with a wide variety of activities for kids, the Great Lakes Children's Museum features hands-on activities and other exhibits. It hosts parties and special events.
18.8 Miles
Traverse City Tours offers fun tours for adults looking to explore Michigan's wine country. The tour takes guests aboard a sailboat to explore the shoreline or on land for wine and micro-brew tours.
19.6 Miles
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569 votes
1200 W 11th St., Traverse City, MI 49684
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Many of Traverse City's most beautiful, historic structures are now part of The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a shopping district in the city's heart. Many of the shops are housed in a former hospital and psychiatric asylum that have been renovated as spacious, inviting commercial venues.
20.2 Miles
Located near the marina, Clinch Beach, offers 1500-feet of sandy beachfront with all of the amenities you could ask for. Featuring swimming and picnic areas, paddleboat rentals, playground areas, and more, you will be glad you visited.
20.2 Miles
A scenic lake that provides opportunities for a wide variety of acivities, Spider Lake is suitable for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, water skiing, and even snowmobile races in season. The lake also offers scenic areas for picnicking.