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title: "Arts & Entertainment"
date: 2025-05-07T10:39:00-05:00
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![A red brick building with arched windows is partially obscured by blooming white trees under a clear blue sky.](https://d1e2zgwguoxncq.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Stock/ArtsEnt-Header-1920x500.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=68997422&v=7b63117c91d89ff2e254bc65f1f088bf1bdc959cc362ff8a844874e2f61efe94) # Arts & Entertainment

Get in touch with your creative side at any of Traverse City’s many galleries, museums, and entertainment venues. Experience the city’s vibrant music scene or check out the city's film scene. The options are endless in Traverse City.

 

 

 ## Portherhouse Presents

Portherhouse Presents offers a wide variety of events catering to everyone in the family. From concerts and festivals to horse shows, there’s no shortage of entertainment here.

**Drive:** Porterhouse Presents is a 15-minute drive from our hotel.

**Address:** [3783 Rennie School Rd., Traverse City, Michigan 49684](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//3783+Rennie+School+Rd,+Traverse+City,+MI+49685/@44.7642642,-85.6893146,12z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e347a57df60ab:0x81baf0a874e6c0e0!2m2!1d-85.6517158!2d44.6860015!3e0)

 

 

## The City Opera House

[The City Opera House](https://www.cityoperahouse.org/) opened its doors in 1892 and is known as “The Grand Old Lady.” The opera house features two world-class Performing Arts series featuring professional national-touring artists, multiple arts education programs for children ages 8-18, and hosts an active schedule of public and private community events year-round.

**Walk:** The City Opera House is a five-minute walk from our hotel.

**Address:** [106 E. Front Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49684](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//106+E+Front+St,+Traverse+City,+MI+49684/@44.6859801,-85.7217553,12z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e329f6474e7a1:0xb42e819b957335ff!2m2!1d-85.6232911!2d44.7638546!3e0)

 

 

## The Dennos Museum

[The Dennos Museum](http://www.dennosmuseum.org/) has something to offer everyone in the family: a dynamic array of exhibitions and programs in the visual arts, sciences, and performing arts. And for kids, the Discovery Gallery provides entertainment for hours. It’s an interactive exhibit that includes a laser harp and an anti-gravity mirror.

**Drive:** The Dennos Museum is a 30-minute drive from our hotel.

**Address:** [410 College Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49686](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//College+Dr,+Traverse+City,+MI+49686/@44.7671065,-85.6007596,14z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881fd2a06eb89a3b:0x8b55ae603f677aa9!2m2!1d-85.58325!2d44.7671078!3e0)

 

 

## The Interlochen Center for the Arts

[The Interlochen Center for the Arts](http://tickets.interlochen.org/) features events of all genres—from orchestra concerts to book readings. The center is rich in history and was founded in 1928.

**Drive:** The Interlochen Center for the Arts is a 25-minute drive from our hotel.

**Address:** [4000 Highway M-137, Interlochen, Michigan 49643](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//4000+M-137,+Interlochen,+MI+49643/@44.6326847,-85.7714223,16z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e381d439d2213:0x1ee63a300852ec53!2m2!1d-85.7670449!2d44.6326848!3e0)

 

 

## The Old Town Playhouse

[The Old Town Playhouse](http://www.oldtownplayhouse.com/) is open September through May and features a wide variety of community theater productions.

**Walk:** The Old Town Playhouse is a 10-minute walk from our hotel.

**Address:** [148 E. Eighth Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49684](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//148+E+Eighth+St,+Traverse+City,+MI+49684/@44.759113,-85.6912824,12z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e32a2ee12f175:0x5e417a8f9b8b28cc!2m2!1d-85.6212429!2d44.7591344!3e0)

 

 

## The Traverse Symphony Orchestra

[The Traverse Symphony Orchestra](https://tcphil.org/) is perfect for the classical music lover. It is northern Michigan’s leading regional performing arts ensemble. It is a professional, part-time orchestra with a core base of quality musicians from throughout the area

**Walk:** The Traverse Symphony Orchestra is less than a five-minute walk from our hotel.

**Address:** [300 E. Front Street, Suite 230, Traverse City, Michigan 49684](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//300+E+Front+St+%23230,+Traverse+City,+MI+49684/@44.7638464,-85.687949,12z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e32a12d17dba9:0xa901d41afb4153dc!2m2!1d-85.6179095!2d44.7638678!3e0)

 

 

## Turtle Creek Casino

Feeling lucky? Head to Turtle Creek Casino and try your luck at the slot machines or a round of poker.

**Drive:** The Turtle Creek Casino is a 20-minute drive from our hotel.

**Address:** [7741 M-72 East, Williamsburg, Michigan 49690](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//7741+M-72,+Williamsburg,+MI+49690/@44.7739674,-85.4257272,16z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881fdabebceaeafb:0x38c688a925906173!2m2!1d-85.4213498!2d44.7739675!3e0)

 

 

## State or Biquou Movie Theaters

Take in a movie at the [State or Biquou movie theaters.](https://www.stateandbijou.org/) Both are reminiscent of Old Hollywood and provide a movie experience like none other. The theaters are projects of the Traverse City Film Festival.

**Walk:** Both the State Theatre and Bijou by the Bay are a five-minute walk from our hotel.

**Address:** State Theatre: [233 E. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//State+Theatre,+233+E+Front+St,+Traverse+City,+MI+49684/@44.7739674,-85.4257272,16z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e32a11c1425b5:0xe5265925275741b!2m2!1d-85.6194056!2d44.7643417!3e0)

Bijou by the Bay: [181 E. Grandview Parkway Traverse City, MI 49684](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//181+E+Grandview+Pkwy,+Traverse+City,+MI+49684/@44.7655812,-85.6913249,12z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e32a04205cd59:0x117161f1cf230e66!2m2!1d-85.6212854!2d44.7656026!3e0)

 

 

## Culinary Classes at NMC

[**NMC Extended Education & Training**](https://nmc.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&int_category_id=5&int_sub_category_id=13&int_catalog_id=) offers culinary classes, including wine pairing, date nights, and even classes for adults with kids! Many adult-only classes include a glass of wine with purchase (must be 21+).

**Drive:** Located 6 minutes from our hotel, classes are hosted at the Oleson Center for Continuing Education on NMC's Front Street Campus.

**Address:** [1701 E Front Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49686](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/43.5912704,-96.58368/Founders+Hall,+1701+E+Front+St,+Traverse+City,+MI+49686/@43.3545619,-101.2282006,5z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m1!4e1!1m5!1m1!1s0x881fd2a00c47c4f3:0x64ae85e75e863fd3!2m2!1d-85.5828301!2d44.765725?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)

 

 

 

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