Traverse City Hidden Gems
Freshwater beaches, cherry orchards and dune country -- spin real northern Michigan spots.
Quests on this wheel
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — Scalable sandy bluffs sitting 450 feet above Lake Michigan, popular for panoramic views.
- Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.9★, 4184 reviews) worth spinning for.
- Historic Fishtown — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.7★, 4074 reviews) worth spinning for.
- Mission Point Lighthouse — Restored 19th-century lighthouse with lake views from its tower, plus a log cabin, trails & a beach.
- Interlochen State Park — State park bookended by 2 well-known fishing lakes offers miles of beach plus rustic & modern camps.
- Empire Bluff Trail — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.9★, 1218 reviews) worth spinning for.
- Mari Vineyards — Tours of winemaking facilities, including underground ageing caves, plus tastings with bay views.
- Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery — Family-run winery with a tasting room, a lawn bar & lavender gardens on a restored 1890s homestead.
- St. Ambrose Cellars — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.6★, 939 reviews) worth spinning for.
- Dune Climb — Expansive dunes for uphill sand climbs with water views & challenging hikes to Lake Michigan.
- Clinch Park — Beach on West Grand Traverse Bay featuring picnic tables, restrooms & seasonal lifeguards.
- Torch Lake Sandbar — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.8★, 661 reviews) worth spinning for.
- Pirate's Cove Adventure Park — Two 18-hole mini-golf courses featuring pirate-themed challenges, plus a zipline & water rides.
- Bonobo Winery — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.4★, 688 reviews) worth spinning for.
- MAWBY Sparkling Wines — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.6★, 381 reviews) worth spinning for.
- Shady Lane Cellars — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.7★, 622 reviews) worth spinning for.
- Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate — A highly-rated real-world spot (4.7★, 336 reviews) worth spinning for.
- Chateau Grand Traverse — Wine estate offering cellar tastings & charcuterie plates on a patio overlooking the vineyard.
- Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre — 1950s-era drive-in with diner & mini-golf shows classic cartoons before each double movie feature.
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