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Western Michigan for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
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- History Museum
- Hiking
- Boat Ride
South Manitou Island
Leland, MI
Ferrying over to South Manitou Island for a tour is one of the highlights of a visit to the Sleeping Bear Dunes. The 1.5-hour ferry ride crosses the Manitou...
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- American
- Family Dining
Grand Traverse Pie Company
Traverse City, MI
When shopping along Front Street in downtown Traverse City tires you out, stop in for some friendly service and delectable pie at the Grand Traverse Pie Company. Their food is...
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- Hotel / Motel
Grand Traverse Resort
Acme, MI
The Grand Traverse Resort recently received a substantial face lift, including its spotless, family-friendly condominiums (studio to 3 bedrooms available). Kids will love that some of the condo buildings...
Day 2
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- Art Museum
- Special Collection
Dennos Museum Discovery Gallery
Traverse City, MI
Blink and you might miss one of Traverse City's gems, tucked away along the main road just east of downtown. This small museum houses a distinctive collection of Inuit art...
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- Boutique
Front Street Shopping Excursion
Traverse City, MI
A stroll along Front Street takes you past a variety of interesting, independently-owned shops, featuring everything from jewelry and antiques to toys and books. Check out Toy Harbor and...
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- Historical Landmark
- Swimming
Old Mission Peninsula
Traverse City, MI
Take a lovely scenic drive to the tip of Old Mission Peninsula to stand on the 45th parallel (the halfway mark between the North Pole and the Equator) at the...
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- Hotel / Motel
Grand Traverse Resort
Acme, MI
The Grand Traverse Resort recently received a substantial face lift, including its spotless, family-friendly condominiums (studio to 3 bedrooms available). Kids will love that some of the condo buildings...
Day 3
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- History Museum
- Historical Landmark
- Hiking
Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum Tour
Northport, MI
Drive to the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula to tour the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum and get spectacular views of the water. Tours take place at one of the oldest...
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- American
- Burgers
- Ice Cream / Yogurt
- Family Dining
Bob-In Again
Petoskey, MI
Don't let the continual loop of musical hits from the 1950s deter you; the food and frozen custard at the Bob-In Again are worth it. Specialties include hamburgers stacked...
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- Science & Nature Museum
Raven Hill Discovery Center
East Jordan, MI
Located southeast of Petoskey, the eclectic Raven Hill Discovery Center is worth a drive. A hands-on science and nature museum, it invites visitors of all ages to touch, interact...
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- Hotel / Motel
Grand Traverse Resort
Acme, MI
The Grand Traverse Resort recently received a substantial face lift, including its spotless, family-friendly condominiums (studio to 3 bedrooms available). Kids will love that some of the condo buildings...
Western Michigan for School-Age Kids
3 day trip
Day 1
-
- History Museum
- Hiking
- Boat Ride
South Manitou Island
Leland, MI
Ferrying over to South Manitou Island for a tour is one of the highlights of a visit to the Sleeping Bear Dunes. The 1.5-hour ferry ride crosses the Manitou...
-
- American
- Family Dining
Grand Traverse Pie Company
Traverse City, MI
When shopping along Front Street in downtown Traverse City tires you out, stop in for some friendly service and delectable pie at the Grand Traverse Pie Company. Their food is...
-
- Hotel / Motel
Grand Traverse Resort
Acme, MI
The Grand Traverse Resort recently received a substantial face lift, including its spotless, family-friendly condominiums (studio to 3 bedrooms available). Kids will love that some of the condo buildings...
Day 2
-
- Art Museum
- Special Collection
Dennos Museum Discovery Gallery
Traverse City, MI
Blink and you might miss one of Traverse City's gems, tucked away along the main road just east of downtown. This small museum houses a distinctive collection of Inuit art...
-
- Boutique
Front Street Shopping Excursion
Traverse City, MI
A stroll along Front Street takes you past a variety of interesting, independently-owned shops, featuring everything from jewelry and antiques to toys and books. Check out Toy Harbor and...
-
- Historical Landmark
- Swimming
Old Mission Peninsula
Traverse City, MI
Take a lovely scenic drive to the tip of Old Mission Peninsula to stand on the 45th parallel (the halfway mark between the North Pole and the Equator) at the...
-
- Hotel / Motel
Grand Traverse Resort
Acme, MI
The Grand Traverse Resort recently received a substantial face lift, including its spotless, family-friendly condominiums (studio to 3 bedrooms available). Kids will love that some of the condo buildings...
Day 3
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- History Museum
- Historical Landmark
- Hiking
Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum Tour
Northport, MI
Drive to the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula to tour the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum and get spectacular views of the water. Tours take place at one of the oldest...
-
- American
- Burgers
- Ice Cream / Yogurt
- Family Dining
Bob-In Again
Petoskey, MI
Don't let the continual loop of musical hits from the 1950s deter you; the food and frozen custard at the Bob-In Again are worth it. Specialties include hamburgers stacked...
-
- Science & Nature Museum
Raven Hill Discovery Center
East Jordan, MI
Located southeast of Petoskey, the eclectic Raven Hill Discovery Center is worth a drive. A hands-on science and nature museum, it invites visitors of all ages to touch, interact...
-
- Hotel / Motel
Grand Traverse Resort
Acme, MI
The Grand Traverse Resort recently received a substantial face lift, including its spotless, family-friendly condominiums (studio to 3 bedrooms available). Kids will love that some of the condo buildings...