When is the best time of year to visit Grand Traverse Resort & Spa? When isn't it? With over 250 inspiring miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, dozens of inland lakes, and thousands of acres of heavily forested trails, your potential for a grand time is unlimited.

Warm Weather Enticements
Hiking, fishing, sailing, scuba diving, and so much more make Grand Traverse THE spring and summer destination. Enjoy sunning and swimming at the Resort's private Beach Club on East Grand Traverse Bay where personal watercraft are available to rent from Native Waves Watersports. 

Native Waves Water Sports 2007 Rental Fees
.	1 Hour	2 Hours	4 Hours	8 Hours
Sea Doo Jet Ski	$90	$165	$250	$350
Jet Boat	$120	$190	$275	$350
Pontoon Boat	$150	$185	$275	$350
Kayak	$20	.	.	$60
Pedal Boat	$20	.	.	$60
.	½ Hour	1 Hour	.	.
Water Trampoline	$25	$40	.	.

Celebrate our region's abundant cherry orchards, visit one of several renowned wineries, or take a quick road trip to the picturesque fishing town of Leland.You can even take a guided stream fishing trip or a charter-boat fishing excursion on the Great Lakes. And if you haven’t already heard, world-class golf in the form of three exceptional courses awaits your arrival: The Wolverine by Gary Player, The Bear by Jack Nicklaus, and Spruce Run.

Diversions For All Seasons
Fall and winter are simply magical in the Northwoods. Cross-country and downhill skiing, ice skating, sleigh rides, and snowshoeing abound. Our on-site Nordic Center offers an incredible selection of cross-country ski rental equipment as well as snowshoes and ice skates. Northern Michigan's finest downhill ski areas are also nearby. End your day sitting near our massive fireplaces as the snow gathers outside.  Click Here for our Winter Activities page.

Warm up your soul, indulging yourself in the latest spa treatments in our 7,000 square-foot Spa Gand Traverse. Invigorate your senses in our Health Club with indoor tennis, swimming, saunas, weights, cardio and much more.

A Gallery of Diversions
Peruse our own Tower Gallery of Shops with everything from casual resort logo wear to separates and outerwear. For another first-class shopping experience, explore Traverse City's galleries and boutiques. Enjoy a concert at the Dennos Museum or nearby Interlochen Center for the Arts. Try your luck at the nearby Turtle Creek & Leelanau Sands Casinos. Visit the historic Mackinac Bridge & Island, Old Mission Peninsula, or Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Special events await you throughout the year.

Cub House
Our own 2,000-square-foot children's center, The Cub House, provides fun in a secure setting for kids up to age 8. Licensed daycare includes an extensive selection of organized, well-supervised activities, including games, arts and crafts, and storytime. For older children, there's Camp Traverse, an exciting day camp experience for kids ages 6-12. Full- and half-day programs and 24-hour babysitting are also available. Please note that advance reservations are required.

Family Friendly
With a wealth of outdoor activities, it's no wonder Grand Traverse Resort & Spa was named one of the nation's best family resorts by Family Circle magazine and among Golf for Women's magazine's 25 Best Family Golf Resorts. Here are just a few of the many on-property and nearby family-oriented activities :

Power and sail boat rentals, plus jet skis, ski boats and parasails Farm fishing, as well as plenty of local freshwater hotspots Biking and rollerblading on beautiful, child-friendly trails Canoeing, kayaking or floating on local rivers and streams Fruit picking at nearby farm markets: cherries, peaches, blueberries, apples, & more