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Things to see in Traverse City, Michigan (United States): 19 places and when to go
Traverse City, Michigan is a town in United States, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (15), Snow (2), Stargazing (1). The best known are Rogers Observatory and Dennos Museum Center. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 44.7684, -85.6222
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (15) · Snow (2) · Stargazing (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 361 km as the crow flies
What to see in Traverse City, Michigan
The places in and around Traverse City, Michigan, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Rogers ObservatoryObservatory7.0 km
- Dennos Museum CenterMuseum in Traverse City, Michigan2.8 km
- 2 Lads WineryWinery21 km
- Ballaró Wine LoungeWinery2.2 km
- Bonobo WineryWinery13 km
- Brengman BrothersWinery8.4 km
- Chateau ChantalWinery19 km
- Chateau Grand TraverseWinery13 km
- Earthen Ales Taproom & BreweryBrewery2.4 km
- Hawthorne VineyardsWinery8.1 km
- Lake Ann Brewing CompanyBrewery18 km
- Left Foot CharleyWinery2.3 km
- Mari VineyardsWinery6.3 km
- Mount HolidaySki resort in Grand Traverse County, Michigan8.9 km
- Ō Brien VineyardsWinery2.3 km
- Old Mission DistillingDistillery16 km
- Peninsula CellarsWinery12 km
- Tabone VineyardsWinery17 km
- Vasa PathwaySki area13 km
When to go to Traverse City, Michigan
The best time to visit Traverse City, Michigan is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:58
- FebPossible10:12
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:16
- MayBest time14:38
- JunBest time15:22
- JulBest time15:04
- AugBest time13:53
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:43
- NovPossible9:19
- DecPossible8:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37. In March, 16 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Traverse City, Michigan
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 361 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lake Leelanau8 places27 km
- Charlevoix5 places59 km
- Petoskey, Michigan9 places85 km
- Fish Creek11 places132 km
- Sturgeon Bay9 places133 km
- Mackinaw City16 places133 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Traverse City, Michigan?
The best known: Rogers Observatory, Dennos Museum Center. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Traverse City, Michigan?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 37.
How do you get to Traverse City, Michigan?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 361 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Traverse City, Michigan as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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