- 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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Players navigate challenging fields while aiming to take down their opponents during open-play sessions
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Film buffs come to Traverse City's State Theatre for an assortment of arthouse screenings found nowhere else in the city. The Theatre is also the nexus of the annual Traverse City Film Festival.
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Warm, clear days are best for exploring Front Street in Traverse City, Michigan. This bucolic district includes 25 distinctive shops and plenty of open space for lounging and chatting with friends.
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781 Industrial Circle, Traverse City, MI 49686
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Traverse City's Grand Traverse Distillery produces vodka, bourbon, whiskey, gin and rum. The small-batch establishment offers tours and tastings. The tasting room is open daily, and tours are available Thursday through Saturday.
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An on-going array of changing exhibits are displayed at the Dennos Museum Center which cover the arts and sciences. One of the largest and most historically complete collections of prints, drawings, and stone sculptures by Inuit artists of the Canadian Arctic is also maintained at the site.
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Right Brain Brewery specializes in homemade microbrews as well as their famous waffle sandwiches. They also host live music acts, trivia nights, and progressive nights where the beer gets cheaper the later it gets.
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7100 East Traverse Highway (M-72 West), Traverse City, MI
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A variety of activities and things to spot are available in Jacob's Corn Maze. Both adults and children are welcome in maze which is held in the fall season and tends to get very busy and crowded on the weekends as Halloween gets close.
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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.
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At Sleeping Bear Trail you climb up the sand dunes and get views of lakeshore, mountains and the nature around. Bring your own accessories like snacks and water when climbing the sand dunes.
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With nature trails, a boat launch, and seasonal camping, Whitewater Township Park has maintained a rural culture and vibe. Camp sites include access to coin operated showers, wood, ice, and some electric sites.
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A serene site located in the Pere Marquette State Forest, the Sand Lakes Quiet Area is perfect for biking, hiking and watching wildlife. Motorized vehicles are prohibited from entering this area thus maintaining the solitude of the area.