Traverse City, Michigan – Travel and Lodging

Nauti-Cat Cruises

At 47’, the Nauti-Cat cuts through the water with a smooth, comfortable sail that first time sailors and longtime sail enthusiasts will enjoy. The 29’ beam allows plenty of space for up to 43 passengers to relax on the nets or sight see from the high and dry decks and seating areas. An on-board bar with specialty drinks, two restrooms and a friendly crew will make sailing with Nauti-Cat the highlight of your vacation. Reserve Online or call (231) 947-1730 to save your spot!

Daily Cruises

Nauti-Cat Cruises sails up to 4 cruises a day and is open 7 days a week. Our season is typically from Memorial Weekend to Labor Day, but we are often open before & after those dates. The cruises are typically 2½ hours, except the Kids Cruise, which is 1 1/2. The Cat cruises in West Grand Traverse Bay. Depending on the wind speed, the Nauti-Cat is capable of traveling 14 knots. With 2 Heads (restrooms) aboard you can enjoy our full cash bar without being caught short. We carry complentary pretzels, potato chips, and chex mix but your more than welcome to bring any other food aboard. If you want to feel like a part of the crew, raising the sails, jibing, tacking, and driving, we will put you to work! While on the Nauti-Cat, you will see Traverse City from the best view, the water. Bring your camera, these photos will be unforgettable! Reservations are recommended & can be made up-to 14 days in advance.

The Nauti-Cat now sails West Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City Michigan 4 times a day, 7 days a week.

-Kids Cruise $15
-Noon Cruise $25
-Happy Hour $28
-Champagne Sunset Cruise $35

The Nauti-Cat meets or surpasses United States Coast Guard qualifications for safety equipment, stability, construction, and electronics. The USCG license captain and experience crew will make sure you are always safe. The Nauti-Cat staff are:
• CPR trained
• First Aid trained
• Preliminary & random drug tested

Nauti-Cat Cruises
Holiday Inn West Bay
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-947-1730

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Traverse Tall Ship Company – Schooner Manitou

Sailing out of Traverse City, the 114-foot long, 62-passenger schooner Manitou offers three different 2-hour cruises every day of the week with specially catered picnic meals included during the evening sail. Sunday evenings enjoy our Microbrew & Pizza Cruise featuring local favorites Right Brain Beer & Crusted Creations Pizza. Wine Tasting Cruises, featuring wine from Leelanau Cellars and Left Foot Charley, as well as savory cuisine from Silver Swan Homemade Foods, are offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in July and August. Entertainment with “Song of the Lakes” takes place on the Wednesday evening cruise in July and August. Join us for our Moomers Ice Cream sails! Enjoy 5 different flavors of the best ice cream in America (voted #1 scoop on “Good Morning America”) on the Monday and Friday Afternoon Sail. Spend the night on our Floating Bed & Breakfast, Tuesday through Saturday.

Tickets, Schedules and Fares

Note for 2012 – We’ve Moved!
Thanks to a community effort involving the City of Traverse City, Discovery Center Great Lakes, Elmwood Township and Traverse City Light and Power, Traverse Tall Ship has a new home! We are excited and proud to be located at the Discovery Center Great Lakes and we’re looking forward to a fantastic season to celebrate our 25th year of sailing on Grand Traverse Bay. Our new office is just north of our old location on M-22, right across the road from what long-time residents will know as the “Coal Dock”. This dock has served as home for the Maritime Heritage Alliance’s fleet for some time, so we’ll be in good company at our new berth.

Traverse Tall Ship Company – Schooner Manitou
13258 S.W. Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-678-0383

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Riverside Canoe Trips – Platte River

Riverside Canoe Trips , since 1964, offers the best FAMILY river trips in Michigan.

What other trip has shallow clear water, ends at a beautiful sandy beach, and goes through a National Lakeshore Park, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

As you begin to plan your “Up North” vacation, be sure to include a Riverside Canoe Trip.

Riverside Canoe Trips offers the best in summertime family entertainment. Plan a day in the sun with your little ones.

Bring your camera and plan on capturing pictures and memories that will last a lifetime. Let us outfit you for a variety of trips on the beautiful Platte River including:

“Lower Platte Trip” – A friendly part of the river with a gentle current, ideal for the whole family. Canoes, Rafts, Tubes, and Kayaks are all welcome on this part of the river. This trip will take you about 2 hours.

“Upper Platte” – A Fast Water Trip, it’s a natural for good times for the more experienced Canoeist or Kayaker. This trip will take you about 4 hours.

Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N. Scenic Hwy
Honor, MI 49640
231-325-5622

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Crystal River Outfitters – Glen Arbor

Experience the beauty of the Crystal River! Splash through its gentle currents and explore its winding trail. Our kayak and canoe trips offer a fun adventure the whole family can enjoy (Just remember you may get wet)!

Offering 17 years of safe, reliable service in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Our trips lend themselves to all ages and create a lifetime of family memories. We look forward to seeing old and new faces during your visit to Glen Arbor.

The Cyclery – Bike Rentals

Add another adventure to your trip! Tour Glen Arbor and the Leelanau Peninsula by bike! Crystal River Outfitters Bike Rental Program is ready to outfit all members of your family for a ride among the lakes and the woods. Our bicycle fleet features KHS bicycles, a leader in the bicycle industry. Our selection of children, teen, and adult bikes, plus various child carriers to accommodate younger children, will offer something for everyone.

Our staff will provide you with suggested bike routes that offer great vantage points, wonderful swimming spots, and exceptional picnic and rest stops.

Crystal River Outfitters has developed 3 Self-Guided Historical Bike Rides that will help participants to gain a greater understanding of the area while taking in the beautiful surroundings of Glen Arbor.

Our friendly staff is waiting to serve you!

Crystal River Outfitters
6249 W. River Rd. (M-22)
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
231-334-4420

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Shanty Creek Resorts

Shanty Creek Resorts’ Up North Michigan hospitality is legendary. Our three distinct villages within 4,500 acres of pristine landscapes are surrounded by golf courses, ski mountains and spectacular views of Lake Bellaire. Enjoy our complimentary shuttle service to experience the whole resort, and to nearby downtown Bellaire.

THE VILLAGES OF SHANTY CREEK RESORTS

Summit Village
Boasting a $10 million renovation, The Lakeview Hotel & Conference Center at Summit Village offers million-dollar views of Lake Bellaire, miles of pristine hardwood forests and out-the-door access to The Legend and Summit Golf Courses and Summit Mountain’s slopes. With spacious and lavish guest rooms, The Lakeview Restaurant & Lounge, Arnie’s Grill, The Spa at Shanty Creek Resorts and over 16,000 square feet of meeting space including the renovated Grand Ballroom, Bellaire Ballroom and Fireside Parlor, Summit Village is the heart of Shanty Creek Resorts.

Cedar River Village
Featuring 72 suites and studios plus 14 condominiums, this elegant village showcases well-appointed accommodations in one- and two-bedroom suites and three- and four-bedroom condos with views of Cedar River Golf Course or the north face of Schuss Mountain. Guests staying at Cedar River are treated to the convenience of out-the-door access to Cedar River Golf Course, the downhill slopes of Schuss Mountain and 30 km of Nordic trails. Ideal for corporate events, Cedar River Village includes over 7,100 sq ft of meeting space, creating a perfect harmony of high-tech facilities and natural vistas from every window.

Schuss Village
European Charm Up North – Located at the foot of Schuss Mountain, Schuss Village exudes European charm. Featuring a variety of accommodations from villas and condos bordering the Schuss Mountain Golf Course to guest suites with views of the Schuss Mountain ski slopes and walking distance to Ivan’s for Apres-ski entertainment and fun.

GOLF AT SHANTY CREEK
Once you get a taste of Northwoods Michigan high country golf, you’ll want more. Shanty Creek boasts 72 holes on four unique and distinct championship golf courses, each combining challenging play with Up North natural beauty. When it comes to golf, the bar has been raised. Sporting tight fairways, formidable doglegs, breathtaking hazards, and varying elevations, Shanty Creek’s golf courses put golfers in an enviable position—trying to read and play those challenging greens amid the stunning views.

The Legend
Designed by Arnold Palmer, The Legend was awarded 4½ stars in Golf Digest’s “Places to Play Directory.” Cascading over hilltops with stunning views of Lake Bellaire and into valleys alongside crystal clear waters, The Legend was named one of the top four resort courses in the United States by […]

Cedar River
Designed by PGA player & architect, Tom Weiskopf, Cedar River was named one of America’s Top 100 Resort Courses by Golf Week. One of Golf Magazine’s “Top Ten in the U.S. You Can Play,” this northern Michigan course offers five tees. Book your tee time online. • Par: 72 • Yards: 6,989 […]

Schuss Mountain Course
Annually named one of the top public courses in Michigan, Schuss Mountain is a challenging course carved into Pure Michigan. Schuss Mountain delivers the challenge golfers seek throughout 6,922 yards of abundant wetlands, rolling hills, and wildlife. Book your tee time online. • Par: 72 • Yards: […]

Summit Course
The Shanty Creek original, this William Diddel design is one of northern Michigan’s gems rolling gently across the hills of Antrim County. A long-time favorite among golfers who favor wide fairways and fast greens. Book your tee time online. • Par: 71 • Yardage: 6,260 […]

MEETINGS & CONFERENCES
With over 36,000 square feet of redesigned and renovated functional meeting spaces, lavishly appointed suites and on-property dining venues, Shanty Creek is the host with the most, all within Shanty Creek’s 4,500 acres. • Spacious meeting rooms • Executive boardrooms • Audio/visual services and omnipresent WiFi • Task tables with power pods • On-property business center

The Spa at Lakeview Hotel
Guests of Shanty Creek Resorts discover the true meaning of complete serenity at the Lakeview Hotels & Conference Center’s Spa. Choose from an array of indulgent treatments and spa packages. Our staff of trained professionals will deliver a comforting spa experience guaranteed to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Treatments include a variety of body
wraps, massages, herbal therapies, and unique combination therapies.

Click below to view the full spa menu:
www.shantycreek.com/pdfs/villages/SCR_Spa_Menu.pdf

SUMMER RECREATION
Family Fun Found – From season to season, Shanty Creek keeps family fun on the menu. From winter wonderland sleigh rides and dog-sledding to summertime outdoor movies under the stars, GPS driven geo-caching explorations, and much more, there’s always something to do. Throughout the year, we’ll publish our seasonal activities so you and your family can decide what to do during your next getaway.

SKIING AT SHANTY CREEK RESORTS
Michigan’s Favorite Slopes – It’s no surprise Shanty Creek was rated “Best Downhill Terrain in the Midwest” by OnTheSnow.com’s visitors. With 49 runs on two mountains, more than 200″ of snow annually, and a 450′ vertical drop to suit any snow lover—novices, intermediates and experts—Shanty Creek is a snowsports paradise where terrain meets tradition. And with competitive rates, special event pricing, and season passes available for all ages, Shanty Creek makes it easy to schuss all winter long.

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Crystal Mountain Resort and Spa

Crystal Mountain, the Midwest’s Premier Four-season Family Resort, is a family-owned year-round resort featuring 36 holes of championship golf, 50 downhill slopes, over 250 superb lodging units, dining and award-winning conference facilities. Crystal Mountain is located 28 miles SW of Traverse City, Michigan – an easy drive from Detroit and Chicago.

GOLF
Crystal Mountain is the perfect destination for your next northern Michigan golf vacation. Crystal Mountain offers an exceptional northern Michigan golf experience. With two distinctly different golf courses – both of which have received a four-star golf course rating from GOLF Magazine – and one of America’s top 25 golf schools, you’re sure to find everything you expect from this premier northern Michigan golf resort.

Crystal Mountain – Mountain Ridge Course
The Mountain Ridge Course carves through heavily forested highlands with expansive waste bunkers and tree-lined fairways, culminating in a 200′ climb and spectacular views. Despite its challenging layout, four teeboxes on each hole make Mountain Ridge very playable, with distances ranging from 4,956 to 7,007 yards. Crystal Mountain – Mountain Ridge […]

Crystal Mountain – Betsie Valley Course
On Crystal’s scenic Betsie Valley course, play amidst sparkling creeks, tranquil ponds and lush meadows. Water comes into play on nine of 18 holes and its isolated fairways are accented with wildflowers and flanked by towering pines and hardwoods, creating memorable, picturesque play. You may take a cart or walk […]

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:
Crystal’s 33,000 square feet of International Association of Conference Centers-approved conference facilities can accommodate groups of up to 300. Crystal is a five-time recipient of the Paragon Award from Corporate Meetings and Incentives magazine.

CRYSTAL SPA
Crystal Spa is a celebration of relaxation, renewal and the environment on a grand scale. This 18,500-square-foot oasis in the heart of Crystal Mountain honors the art and natural beauty of northern Michigan in a setting that awakens and inspires.

MICHIGAN LEGACY ART PARK
Crystal is home to the Michigan Legacy Art Park, a unique 30-acre park that features a variety of artwork nestled along a woodland trail. Its aim is to integrate art and nature in an ecologically sensitive environment. The Art Park is open year-round, and also features a number of live performances in the outdoor amphitheater during the summer.

SKIING AT CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN
Named the #1 Resort in the Midwest by SKI Magazine, Crystal Mountain is northern Michigan’s premier ski resort destination. Ski and ride on 50 downhill slopes – including four terrain areas. Tour rolling terrain and glide through wooded valleys on 30 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails. Award-winning kids programs and a nationally certified ski and snowboard school can get you started or help you fine-tune your skills.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
250+ luxury suites, hotel rooms, condos & resort homes, many with in-room whirlpools, can accommodate over 1,300 guests on-premise.

REAL ESTATE
Crystal’s Real Estate office has opportunities for every lifestyle; condominiums, townhouses,
single-family homes and building sites.

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Crystal Mountain
12500 Crystal Mountain Drive
Thompsonville, MI 49683
1-844-417-7557

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