--- title: Outdoor Activities date: 2025-05-07T10:40:00-05:00 author: Click Rain Inc. canonical_url: "https://www.park-place-hotel.com/explore/outdoor-activities" section: Pages --- ![Aerial view of a marina filled with sailboats and yachts docked at piers, with clear blue-green water, nearby buildings, green trees, and a sandy beach along the shoreline under a partly cloudy sky.](https://d1e2zgwguoxncq.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Stock/AdobeStock_470989899.jpeg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&q=98&f=webp&c=f271af8d&v=dac164ccb16d297b3f276d49c2c784b676134e27f6a417dd80f4e002988ead85) # Outdoor Activities Ready for an outdoor adventure? That's our specialty. Travel & Leisure named us one of America's favorite beach towns, and Midwest Golf Magazine knows us as the "Best Golf Destination in the Midwest." With everything from beaches to hot air balloons, Traverse City is Michigan's year-round playground. ## Play a Round of Golf ### A-Ga-Ming [A-Ga-Ming](https://www.a-ga-ming.com/) is home to 72 holes of golf along the Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. **Drive:** A-Ga-Ming Golf Course is about a 40-minute drive from our hotel. **Address:** [627 Agaming Drive, Kewadin, Michigan 49648](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//A-Ga-Ming+Golf+Resort,+627+Ag+A+Ming+Dr,+Kewadin,+MI+49648/@45.023758,-85.404746,12z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x4d4acf3640c5aee5:0xffd7337a2dd5ab19!2m2!1d-85.3347065!2d45.0237794!3e0) ### Champion Hill Golf Course [Champion Hill Golf Course](http://www.championhill.com/) is known for its scenic, open, rolling, heather-lined fairways, large contoured greens and distant views of Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, and Platte Lakes. **Drive:** Champion Hill is about a 45-minute drive from our hotel. **Address:** [501 N. Marshall Rd, Beulah, Michigan 49617](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//501+N+Marshall+Rd,+Beulah,+MI+49617/@44.6426717,-86.0382158,16z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e133841d80af7:0xb8ac03a753f39e2e!2m2!1d-86.0338384!2d44.6426718!3e0) ### The Crown Golf Club [The Crown Golf Club’s](https://golfthecrown.com/) Championship 18 hole layout offers scenic vistas and elevations that will challenge all levels of golfers. **Drive:** The Crown Golf Club is a 15-minute drive from our hotel. **Address:** [2430 West Crown Dr., Traverse City, Michigan 49684](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//2430+W+Crown+Dr,+Traverse+City,+MI+49685/@44.7202694,-85.7574654,12z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e316307498399:0x6183d7fa5a1c8309!2m2!1d-85.6874259!2d44.7202908!3e0) ### Elmbrook Golf Course [Elmbrook Golf Course ](https://elmbrookgolf.com/)is among the oldest public par 72 golf courses in Northern Michigan. Enjoy beautiful views, mature trees, and a challenging layout. **Drive:** Elmbrook is a 15-minute drive from our hotel. **Address:** [1750 Townline Rd., Traverse City, Michigan 49696](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//1750+Townline+Rd,+Traverse+City,+MI+49696/@44.7089881,-85.5747408,16z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881fccf2b67eed89:0x9abe1af145133c95!2m2!1d-85.5703634!2d44.7089882!3e0) ### Interlochen Golf Course [Interlochen Golf Course ](http://www.golfmichigan.net/interlochen/)is rated one of the top 100 best value courses in America. Enjoy a challenging course and take in some of Northern Michigan’s most beautiful scenery. **Drive:** Interlochen is a 25-minute drive from our hotel. **Address:** [10586 U.S. 31 South, Interlochen, Michigan 49643](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//10586+US-31,+Interlochen,+MI+49643/@44.6587789,-85.7945944,16z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e384b05b50457:0x65639fd267e492a8!2m2!1d-85.790217!2d44.658779!3e0) ## Mistwood [Mistwood ](http://www.mistwoodgolf.com/)is a memorable and challenging championship golf course located 15 miles outside of Traverse City in Lake Ann, Michigan. The 27-hole course is designed for every level of player. **Drive:** The Mistwood Golf Course is a 25-minute drive from our hotel. **Address:** [7568 Ole White Dr, Lake Ann, Michigan 49650](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//7568+Ole+White+Dr,+Lake+Ann,+MI+49650/@44.7389421,-85.8865057,16z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e3c562a364b27:0xe92ba94687832823!2m2!1d-85.8821283!2d44.7389422!3e0) ## Pinecroft Golf Course Come to [Pinecroft Golf Course](http://www.pinecroftgolf.com/) for an experience like none other. This course used to be a family fruit farm and Christmas tree plantation. The course offers beautiful scenery and a challenge for golfers of all levels. **Drive:** The Pinecroft Golf Course is a 45-minute drive from our hotel. **Address:** [Pinecroft Golf Course, 8260 Henry Rd, Benzonia, Michigan 49616](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Pinecroft+Golf+Course,+8260+Henry+Rd,+Benzonia,+MI+49616/@44.6255196,-86.1437575,12z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e6d37e2812bf7:0xcba3bb866c014c1c!2m2!1d-86.073718!2d44.625541!3e0) ## Travel by Water ### Aussie Watersports What a better way to explore nature and your surroundings than on Lake Michigan. [Aussie Watersports](https://aussiewatersports.com/) offers boat, pontoon, jet skis, plus many more rentals to make your vacation one to remember. **Drive:** Aussie Watersports is a 15-minute drive from our hotel. **Address:** [6214 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, Michigan 49684](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//6214+E+Traverse+Hwy,+Traverse+City,+MI+49684/@44.7729566,-85.735286,16z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e2fd678d9819f:0x13b254d3bd54001!2m2!1d-85.7309086!2d44.7729567!3e0) ### Pine River Paddlesports [Pine River Paddlesports](http://www.thepineriver.com/) rents canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, rubber rafts, and tubes on the Pine and Big Manistee rivers. **Drive:** Pine River Paddlesports is about an hour drive from our hotel. **Address:** [9590 S. Grandview Highway S 37, Wellston, Michigan 49689](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Pine+River+Paddlesport+Center,+9590+M-37,+Wellston,+MI+49689/@44.2002501,-85.8721604,12z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881ef051f1825849:0xcdada6366a7ed2a8!2m2!1d-85.8021209!2d44.2002715!3e0) ### Riverside Canoe Take a [Riverside Canoe](http://www.canoemichigan.com/) trip on the Platte River and choose from a canoe, kayak, tube, or raft as your mode of transportation. Riverside can accommodate groups of all sizes. Reservations are recommended. **Drive:** Riverside Canoe Trips is a 40-minute drive from our hotel. **Address:** [5042 N. Scenic Hwy (M-22) Honor, Michigan 49640](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//5042+N+Scenic+Hwy,+Honor,+MI+49640/@44.7108538,-86.189435,12z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e0e760ba13215:0x53527ee5ff87c354!2m2!1d-86.1193955!2d44.7108752!3e0) ### Showtime Charters Hop aboard [Showtime Charters](http://showtimecharters.com/) and let the captain guide you to the fish. Enjoy a day on Grand Traverse Bay and experience some of the best fishing around. **Drive:** Showtime Charters is less than a 10-minute drive from our hotel. **Address:** [12935 S. West Bay Shore Dr., Traverse City, Michigan 49684](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//12935+S+W+Bay+Shore+Dr,+Traverse+City,+MI+49684/@44.7908779,-85.7069025,12z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e2d0c2075997b:0x7ea3c753df643fac!2m2!1d-85.636863!2d44.7908993!3e0) ### Tall Ship Manitou As [Tall Ship Manitou's](https://tallshipsailing.com/manitou/) website states, “step into "the age of sail" aboard this majestic replica of an 1800’s coasting cargo schooner. Manitou offers two-hour sails, ‘Floating Bed & Breakfast,’ and multi-day Windjammer Cruises.” **Drive:** Tall Ship Manitou is less than a 10-minute drive from our hotel. **Address:** [13258 S.W. Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49684](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//13258+S+W+Bay+Shore+Dr,+Traverse+City,+MI+49684/@44.785948,-85.6433442,16z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e2d73514cf933:0xb58713d251920f5c!2m2!1d-85.6389668!2d44.7859481!3e0) ### Discovery Traverse City Tours As [Discovery Traverse City Tours](https://www.discoverycruisestc.com/) website states, The Discovery offers breathtaking views of the sparkling bay and magnificent shoreline of one of the most beautiful cities in the country. The Discovery offers Bay sight-seeing tours, 'happy hour on the bay', 'sunset on the bay', specialty cruises, and private charters. **Drive**: Discovery Traverse City Tours is a 6-minute drive from our hotel. **Address**: [13170 S West Bay Shore DR. #104, Traverse City, MI 49684](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//13170+S+W+Bay+Shore+Dr+%23104,+Traverse+City,+MI+49684/@44.7869278,-85.7208241,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e2d0ca7143dab:0xa4c353fed8300984!2m2!1d-85.6382512!2d44.7869575!3e0?entry=ttu) ### Traverse Bay Parasail Take in Traverse City’s views while parasailing. [Traverse Bay Parasail ](http://tbparasail.com/)is a great activity for the entire family. **Drive:** Traverse Bay Parasail is a 10-minute drive from our hotel. **Address:** [469 US-31, Traverse City, MI 49686](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//1469+US-31,+Traverse+City,+MI+49686/@44.7468295,-85.6295021,12z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881fcd966843af5b:0xd69f2051c2cd95b4!2m2!1d-85.5469292!2d44.7468592!3e0?entry=ttu) ## Fishing in Traverse City ### Fishing Licenses You can purchase fishing licenses online through Michigan's DNR website. You'll also find a store locator to find places to buy them in person. You need a license to fish in the state of Michigan if you are 17 years or older. Michigan's annual fishing license is valid from March 1 through March 31 of the following year. [Buy Online >>](https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/fishing/license-info) ### Reelin Lealand Fishing Charters Explore the waters with a guide who can tell you all the best places to catch the fish of your dreams. Reelin Lealand Fishing Charters provides a fishing experience from catching, to cleaning, to cooking up a delicious meal of the day's catch. [Visit Website >>](https://www.reelinleland.com/) ### Showtime Extreme Fishing Charters Get ready to head out on the water and learn from the best! Showtime Extreme Fishing Charters gets you up close with the action and helps anglers reel in the best local fish and will even help you clean, store, and bring home your catch. [Visit Website >>](https://showtimechartersxtreme.com/) ## Other Outdoor Activities ### Grand Traverse Balloons Take in the Traverse City skyline in a hot air balloon with Grand Traverse Balloons. This is an experience like none other. Call [(202) 928-5822](tel:2029285822) to schedule a shared, private, or special event balloon ride. ### Brick Wheels Bikes, Ski, & Equipment Rentals Explore Traverse City on bike or race down some of the best ski hills. [Brick Wheels](https://www.brickwheels.com/) has all your outdoor recreation needs for whatever adventure you want. **Drive or Walk:** Brick Wheels is less than a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute walk from our hotel. **Address:** [736 East 8th Street, Traverse City, Michigan 49686](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//736+E+Eighth+St,+Traverse+City,+MI+49686/@44.7587366,-85.6767023,12z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e32adcf025fcf:0x79c4705c93ba6f!2m2!1d-85.6066628!2d44.758758!3e0) ### McLain Cycle & Fitness Hit the trails and explore Traverse City on two wheels with a bike rental from [McLain Cycle & Fitness](https://www.mclaincycle.com/). They also have pedal-assist bikes, from commuter to mountain. **Drive or Walk:** McLain Cycle & Fitness is less than a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute walk from our hotel. **Address:** [750 E Eighth St., Traverse City, Michigan 49686](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//750+E+Eighth+St,+Traverse+City,+MI+49686/@44.7589189,-85.6757382,12z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e32adb2255d47:0x490a43c786ccb15d!2m2!1d-85.6056987!2d44.7589403!3e0) ## Sleeping Bear Dunes [Sleeping Bear Dunes](https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm) is home to miles of sand beach surrounded by beautiful, peaceful nature. Take a nature walk on of the park’s many trails or plan a camping trip to the park. **Drive:** Sleeping Bear Dunes is a 30-minute drive from our hotel. **Address:** [9922 Front Street Empire, Michigan 49630](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//9922+W+Front+St,+Empire,+MI+49630/@44.8115408,-86.1262616,12z/data=!3m1!5s0x52cd284af5925cfb:0xf41fc4d51fc6fda8!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x881e1af9c60a77fd:0x522f6b46ad2c8247!2m2!1d-86.0562221!2d44.8115622!3e0) ## Book Direct & Save Third-party booking engines often increase prices at checkout, but if you book directly through our site, you’ll enjoy our best available rates. What we charge is what you'll pay, period. Book your stay with Park Place Hotel & Conference Center today! [Book Direct](https://be.synxis.com/?hotel=62003&chain=16552)