Howe Ice Arena

Family Fun (Mini Golf, Go-Karts) · Traverse City, MI

The sharp scrape of skate blades on fresh ice echoes through Howe Ice Arena, where families gather year-round for classic Northern Michigan fun. Cool air carries the familiar scent of the rink as kids wobble on their first skates while parents glide alongside. Public skating sessions welcome everyone, and the friendly staff helps nervous beginners find their footing. Hot chocolate from the concession stand warms cold fingers between skating sessions. This community ice rink captures that quintessential winter feeling, even when Traverse City's summer heat blazes outside.