Winter in Traverse City, MI

What’s the recipe for having the best winter ever? Snow + outdoors + an adventurous spirit. We have the first two ingredients -- do you have the third?

Why wait to come and explore Traverse City? View our places to stay today and start planning your winter trip to build lasting memories with family and friends.

When the snow covers the region, the fun is just beginning. Race a sled down the Dune Climb at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park or take your time on a quiet snowshoe hike in the woods. Challenge the family to a friendly skiing competition and see who can do the most runs or glide your way across the miles of cross-country groomed trails. You’ll get exercise, make memories and have awesome pictures to share with your friends.  

Wait, there’s more! Have you tried fat biking? These specially-adapted mountain bikes, with large tires capable of cycling on snow and sand -- have become a normal part of the local winter landscape. In this bicycle-obsessed town, where our winters are long, and our bike trails are even longer, they’re turning cycling into a four-season sport. And if man-powered sports aren’t for you, rev up that motor and blaze a trail on the 200+ miles of snowmobile routes around the region. 

Download our winter guide HERE to start planning your trip!