Plan your trip

Build a Traverse City day around real places.

Start with a public planning template, then save places from the directory when you want a personal list.

Browse places Add events Log in for saved places

Full planner coming soon

An interactive day planner is on the way.

We are rebuilding the planner so it works from the full ExploreTraverse directory. Until then, start with one of the itinerary templates below, browse places, and check events before you lock in the day.

Build my day

Pick a rhythm before picking every stop.

Morning

Coffee, parking, and one anchor activity.

Midday

Beach, trail, winery, shopping, or event block.

Evening

Dinner nearby, sunset option, and a backup if weather shifts.

Itinerary templates

Start with a proven shape.

Use these as starting routes, then adjust around weather, distance, parking, and dinner plans.

Half day

Downtown, beach, and dinner

Start on Front Street
Walk to Clinch Park
Pick dinner nearby

Afternoon

Old Mission wine loop

Drive M-37 north
Choose a few tasting rooms
End near sunset

Full day

Leelanau and Sleeping Bear

Pick two towns
Leave time for the drive
Keep a backup stop

Useful before you go

Check the moving parts.

Start with discovery

Use the directory to save restaurants, beaches, wineries, shops, and attractions.

Layer in events

Check the live events page before locking the day around dinner or travel time.

Keep a weather backup

Rainy-day guides and indoor stops keep the plan useful when outdoor plans change.

Saved places

Make it personal when you are ready

Log in to see saved places here.

Templates and planning links work without an account. Logging in adds your saved-place list.