- The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Traverse City, Michigan, including 46 different types of inexpensive activities like Bike Paths, City Tours, Hiking Trails and Maze.
- From Traverse Area Recreation & Transportation Trails to Traverse Area District Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Traverse City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Empire, Glen Arbor, Leland and Suttons Bay.
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11747 N. Higgins Lake Drive, Roscommon, MI 48653
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The Civilian Conservation Corps Museum teaches visitors about its role in providing men with jobs during the Great Depression. A variety of mementos from CCC members are found in the museum, and exhibits show how the men lived and worked.
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For kayakers and canoers looking for a relaxing day or overnight trip, Carlisle Canoes will make the excursion memorable. Guests will discover a plethora of local natural beauty as they paddle leisurely down the scenic AuSable River.
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Orchard Beach State Park in Manistee offers self-guided trails, a beach on Lake Michigan, and a campground. The park also allows for boating and fishing, with a separate picnic area and playground.
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Gaylord's Otsego Lake State Park features 62 acres of beach and shaded trails. The park also includes a picnic area, a concession store and a boat launch with special areas for paddle boating and fishing and campground reservations.
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Traditional putt-putt golf is offered at Northern Falls Mini Golf. The family-friendly entertainment center features 18 holes within a rock garden with water-based fountains along with a small concession stand with snow cones.
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4216 Ranger Road (M-93), Grayling, MI 49738
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The Hartwick Pines State Park in Grayling is a 49-acre forest and logging museum that offers hiking, fishing, hunting, geocaching, and watchable wildlife The park also includes a picnic area and a playground.
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13710 W Shore Drive, Houghton Lake, MI 48629
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Houghton Lake Marina & Power Sports is a local boating and full service rental station. Boat slip rentals are offered along with ATV's and snowmobiles, and a snack bar is located on site.
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Visitors can enjoy a multiplex movie theater that airs first run films with digital projection at Gaylord Cinema West. The theater also offers 3D films and features a snack bar.
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The Insta-Launch Campground & Marina is a family friendly campground that offers free Wi-Fi, full hook-up sites, and river float trips. The nearby waters are filled with King Salmon, Brown Trout, and Lake Trout.
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Cutting through Manistee, Michigan, the 30-mile Manistee River is a popular river for canoeing, rowing and kayaking. It slices through the Manistee National Forest and is punctutated by two dams.