Traverse City KOA
Open May 1 - October 15
Reserve: 800-562-0280
Reserve: 800-562-0280
Info: 231-269-4562
Info: 231-269-4562
9700 S M-37
Buckley, MI 49620
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15 miles south of Traverse City, or 3 miles north of Buckley on M-37. GPS Address: 9700 S M 37 Road, Mayfield, MI 49620. GPS: N44.545981, W85.67838
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Check-in: 2:30 pm, Check-out: 11:30 am
Accommodations
Check-in: 2:30 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am
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KOA Holiday Campgrounds
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patios™ and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Local Area Attractions
Historic Perry Hannah House
A massive Victorian Mansion once home to one of the founders of Traverse City.
Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 S West-Bay Shore Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-932-4526
The mission of the Great Lakes Children's Museum is to surround children and the adults in their lives with a hands-on, interactive and informal educational environment that will invite curiosity, allow exploration, encourage participation and celebrate the child-like wonder in all of us.
City Opera House
106 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
321-941-8082
Traverse City's handsome second-story City Opera House has been a source of community pride since its construction in 1891. The first building in Traverse City to install electric lights, the Opera House hosted plays, lectures, meetings, balls, concerts and vaudeville acts before closing in 1920. It is being restored to its former splendor, and is now used for a variety of community meetings, dances and other events.
Dennos Museum Center
1701 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-995-1055
The Michael and Barbara Dennos Museum Center features both the visual and performing arts. Changing exhibitions focus on a variety of media and subjects from historical art to contemporary work by artists of state, national and international stature. The museum's permanent display of sculpture, prints and drawings by the Inuit artists of the Canadian arctic is one of the largest and most historically complete collections anywhere. A hands-on Discovery Gallery is especially popular with children. The Milliken Auditorium showcases the performing arts, including theater, dance and music.
Candle Factory
301 Grandview Parkway
Traverse City, MI 49684
800-292-3616
This is one of America's largest candle retailers. Come and enjoy demonstrations that can be arranged in advance for groups. The historical and artistic ambiance has been developed to entertain visitors of all ages.
Local Area Activities
Part of Traverse City's popularity -- in addition to its breathtaking natural surroundings -- is its charm. It's no wonder Traverse City is consistently voted as one of America's most charming small towns. So, during your stay here, make yourself at home! Spend an afternoon strolling through our quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods. Visit some of our beautifully restored historic buildings, or learn a bit about our all-important cherry industry.
Casinos
Traverse City, MI
Owned and operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, both of the area's local casinos offer black jack, Caribbean stud poker, craps, roulette, and over 200 slots. Enjoy nationally recognized entertainment in the state-of-the-art Sands Showroom.
Golfing
Traverse City, MI
Set against a backdrop of woods, water and hills throughout picturesque Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Benzie and Antrim counties, Traverse City golf is, in a word, incomparable. Matchless designs, stunning beauty, impeccable conditioning and a warm welcome await golfers teeing up in Traverse City.
Indoor Recreation
Traverse City, MI
While Traverse City is a four-season paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, there are also those days when you need a break from the elements. Whether you're seeking air-conditioned comfort on a sultry summer afternoon or you need to warm up after a day on the slopes, there are plenty of indoor activities to keep you occupied!
Beaches
Traverse City, MI
Perhaps the most stunning features of the Traverse City area are its sandy shoreline, towering dunes and crystal clear lakes. No wonder Traverse CIty was ranked by AOL Travel News in the No. 8 spot of America's Top 10 Beach Towns -- the only destination ranked that is not on an ocean coastline!
Arts & Entertainment
Traverse City, MI
The Traverse Symphony Orchestra -- often performing in the beautifully restored City Opera House -- is easily on par with orchestras from large metropolitan areas. Interlochen Center for the Arts attracts internationally acclaimed artists, and each summer concert-goers can enjoy a tailgate picnic before heading into the open-air, 4,000-seat ampitheatre overlooking Green Lake to enjoy the likes of Tony Bennett, Norah Jones, Bonnie Raitt and Josh Groban.
