Nothing beats spending time by the water while you're on vacation. Enjoy a picnic at Spider Lake and then stay for a peaceful sunset.
You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when spending time in Traverse City. Spider Lake is a good place to kick off here, but there are numerous other worthy spots to experience. Traverse City State Park, Centre Ice Arena, and Mt. Holiday Ski Area are near the body of water and and will cap off your day nicely.

