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Traverse City State Park
Traverse City State Park is an outdoor activity in Traverse City, MI, part of the Traverse City & Northern Michigan guide. Cost: under $25.
1132 US-31 N · Traverse City, MI
Why you should go…
Tucked between US-31 and the bay, this state park offers a sandy swimming beach, a wooded campground, and easy access to downtown Traverse City just a few miles away. Its shallow, gradually sloping shoreline makes it a popular pick for families with young kids.
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