Grass River Natural Area Tours

Grass River Natural Area is a great place to spend some time outdoors. Explore nature and learn how this distinctive area is being managed.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when in Bellaire. Grass River Natural Area is a great place to start here, but there are loads of other worthy places to appreciate. Torch Lake, Schuss Mountain, and Short's Brewing Company are not far from the nature reserve and and will cap off your day nicely.

Things to do

Romantic Sunsets at Bonobo Winery on our Sunset Wine and Distillery Tour #moviestarswinetours

NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset AFTERNOON Wine & Distillery Tour

$79
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset AFTERNOON Wine & Distillery Tour
Non Bus Traverse City Singles Mingle Sunset Wine Distillery Tour

NON-BUS WINE & Dine Tour Old Mission / Downtown Traverse City

$199
per adult
NON-BUS WINE & Dine Tour Old Mission / Downtown Traverse City
NON BUS PROPOSAL Old Mission Wine Tour in a Cherry Red Tahoe RST

NON-BUS Cherry Red Tahoe PROPOSAL Old Mission Wine Tour

$599
per traveler
NON-BUS Cherry Red Tahoe PROPOSAL Old Mission Wine Tour
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Park Place Hotel

Park Place Hotel

3 out of 5
Downtown Traverse City
Price was $655, price is now $509 per person
$509
per person
Dec 4 - Dec 7
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Moline (MLI) to Traverse City (TVC)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great hotel & location!! We could leave the car in the lot & reach many places in the downtown by foot. Also, not a far drive from the many wineries in the area. Would definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2026

Delamar Traverse City

Delamar Traverse City

4 out of 5
Price was $693, price is now $609 per person
$609
per person
Dec 4 - Dec 7
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Moline (MLI) to Traverse City (TVC)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,208 reviews)

Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel

2 out of 5
Price was $595, price is now $524 per person
$524
per person
Dec 4 - Dec 7
found 11 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Moline (MLI) to Traverse City (TVC)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (555 reviews)
We love staying at the Turtle Creek Casino.

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2026

Stay near popular Grass River Natural Area attractions

Grass River Natural Area

8.4/10 (21 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Grass River Natural Area, a lovely green space in Bellaire. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront, or seek out the ski slopes.
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Best Lodging Options Near Grass River Natural Area

The Lakeview Hotel, Shanty Creek Resort

The Lakeview Hotel, Shanty Creek Resort

3.5 out of 5
5780 Shanty Creek Road Bellaire MI
The Lakeview Hotel, Shanty Creek Resort
Enjoy Northern Michigan

Enjoy Northern Michigan

Bellaire MI
Enjoy Northern Michigan
Beside Quiet Waters | Waterfront | Lake Bellaire

Beside Quiet Waters | Waterfront | Lake Bellaire

Bellaire MI
Beside Quiet Waters | Waterfront | Lake Bellaire
Bellaire Waterfront Private Retreat, beach, dock, 5-star experience

Bellaire Waterfront Private Retreat, beach, dock, 5-star experience

Bellaire MI
Bellaire Waterfront Private Retreat, beach, dock, 5-star experience
The Clam Shell | Hot Tub | Water Front | Kayaks

The Clam Shell | Hot Tub | Water Front | Kayaks

Bellaire MI
The Clam Shell | Hot Tub | Water Front | Kayaks
Clam Lake Waterfront Cottage

Clam Lake Waterfront Cottage

Bellaire MI
Clam Lake Waterfront Cottage
Four Season Wonderland in Bellaire - close to Torch Lake, golf, skiing

Four Season Wonderland in Bellaire - close to Torch Lake, golf, skiing

Bellaire MI
Four Season Wonderland in Bellaire - close to Torch Lake, golf, skiing
Applesauce Inn B&B

Applesauce Inn B&B

3 out of 5
7296 S M 88 Hwy Bellaire MI
Applesauce Inn B&B
Peaceful, Running creek, pool

Peaceful, Running creek, pool

Bellaire MI
Peaceful, Running creek, pool
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