Grand Traverse Resort - Locations and Directions

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa is situated in the northwest corner of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula along the shores of Lake Michigan’s East Grand Traverse Bay. Just six miles northeast of Traverse City, Michigan, it is a ten-minute drive from Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport (TVC). The Resort offers Airport Shuttle service for guests who choose to fly. For guests who choose to drive, please scroll down to see our easy to follow simple text driving directions that follow well marked major highways.

Getting to Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

By Air
Traverse City's Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
10 minutes from the Resort
Resort's Airport Shuttle service provided for arriving guests upon request.
Please call in advance of arrival 800-236-1577

By Water
Lake Michigan Car Ferry www.ssbadger.com
Lake Express Ferry www.lake-express.com

By Land
Driving directions from major Midwest cities close to the Resort:
From Detroit and Cleveland
From Lansing
From Chicago and Milwaukee
From Indianapolis
From Ontario Canada

From Detroit and Cleveland:
Take I-75 north through Saginaw, until you reach M-72. Go west on M-72 at the Grayling exit, then approx. 30-35 miles through Kalkaska into Acme. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile. The Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road.
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From Lansing:
Take route 27 north to exit 254 this exit will turn into M-72. Go west on M-72 approx. 35-40 miles. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road.
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From Chicago and Milwaukee:
Take I-94 east through Indiana into Michigan. Exit on I-196 (north of Benton Harbor/St. Joseph) to Grand Rapids. Go north on US-131 until you reach M-72 in Kalkaska. Go west on M-72 approx. 15 miles to Acme. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile. The Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road.
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From Indianapolis:
Take US-31 north to 80/90. Go east on 80/90 to US-131. Continue north to M-72. Go west on M-72 approx. 15 miles. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road.
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From Cherry Capital Airport (TVC):
As you exit the airport turn left on South Airport Road and continue until it comes to an end at 3 Mile Road. Turn left on 3 Mile Road to the light at US-31. Turn right on US-31 and go north approximately 10 minutes to the intersection of US-31 and M-72. Continue north through the light on US-31about 1/2 mile. The Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road.
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From Ontario, Canada

There are three recommended routes to cross from Ontario into Michigan.

1. Detroit-Windsor Tunnel - Windsor, ON / Detroit, MI

Due to road construction near the Ambassador Bridge through 2009, we recommend using the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. Take Highway 401 west to Dougall Avenue, and follow the signs through Windsor to Tunnel to U.S.A. Go through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel and follow the signs to I-375, then to I-75 north. Take I-75 north approximately 200 miles / 322 kilometers until you reach M-72 at Grayling. Go west on M-72 at the Grayling exit, then approximately 30-35 miles / 48-56 kilometers through Kalkaska into Acme. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile / .8 kilometers. The Resort will be on the east (right) side of the highway.

For more information, click here to visit the Detroit - Windsor Tunnel Web site.

2. Blue Water Bridge - Sarnia, ON / Port Huron, MI

Take Highway 402 west into Sarnia. Stay on 402 and follow the signs to the Blue Water Bridge. The Blue Water Bridge becomes I-69 in Michigan. Stay on I-69 West to I-75 north. Take I-75 north approximately 130 miles / 209 kilometers until you reach M-72 at Grayling. Go west on M-72 at the Grayling exit, then approximately 30-35 miles / 48-56 kilometers through Kalkaska into Acme. Go north on US-31 about 1/2 mile / .8 kilometers. The Resort will be on the east (right) side of the highway.

For more information, click here to visit the Blue Water Bridge section of the MDOT Web site.

3. International Bridge - Sault Ste. Marie, ON / Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Take Highway 17 into Sault Ste. Marie to Highway 17B and follow the signs to the International Bridge. The International Bridge becomes I-75 in Michigan. Stay on I-75 south through St. Ignace, then across the Mackinac Bridge. Stay on I-75 south from Mackinaw City approximately 4 miles / 6 kilometers to the Petoskey exit (Exit 336) to take US-31 south toward Traverse City and the Resort. The Resort is approximately 58 miles / 93 kilometers south of Petoskey in Acme. The Resort will be on the east (left) side of the highway.

For more information, click here to visit the International Bridge section of the MDOT Web site.

If you prefer, you can Click Here for Google Maps or Click Here for Mapquest Maps or Click Here for Yahoo Maps but be aware that a portion of their directions follow along poorly marked minor county roads rather than well marked major highways.

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard
Acme, MI 49610-0404

Shipping Address
6300 US 31 North
Acme, MI 49610

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 404
Acme, MI 49610

Main Business Phone: 231-534-6000
Toll Free Phone: 800-236-1577
E-mail: info@gtresort.com