Traverse City Travel Blog

Photo: Noah Jurik

A one hour drive out of Traverse City will take you to one of the most breathtaking views of Lake Michigan to be found anywhere! 

(All photos courtesy of Lake Michigan Whale Migration Station. No claims are made for their accuracy.)

The volunteers at the Traverse City Visitor Center can almost always come up with advice for baffled tourists who need directions. However, one question consistently leaves them speechless.

It’s the one about whale-watching tours.