Outdoors things to do in Traverse City

We rank 26 outdoor things to do in Traverse City, United States. The highest scoring is 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $17 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
26
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
26
From
$17

Outdoors in Traverse City compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in Traverse City by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula91$795h4.9/5 (2,713)
Guided Sightseeing Cruise on West Grand Traverse Bay76$492h4.8/5 (246)
Half-Day Fun Pass: Kayak, Bike and SUP Rental in Traverse City75$704h4.9/5 (56)
Magic MIKE NON-BUS Traverse Old Mission Wine Tour70$694h5/5 (13)
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-2269$178h4.6/5 (31)
Manitou Evening Sail Experience66$732h4.8/5 (42)
Manitou Moomers Ice Cream Sail65$692h4.7/5 (49)
Sunset Cruise Experience on West Grand Traverse Bay65$491.5h4.7/5 (55)
MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Champagne BUBBLY Traverse City Wine Tour63$694.5h5/5 (2)
Sunset Sail from Traverse City with Food, Wine & Cocktails63$2292.5h4.8/5 (255)

Every outdoors experience we rank in Traverse City

Outdoors in Traverse City: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in Traverse City?
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100 from 2,713 traveler reviews. Guided Sightseeing Cruise on West Grand Traverse Bay, Half-Day Fun Pass: Kayak, Bike and SUP Rental in Traverse City, Magic MIKE NON-BUS Traverse Old Mission Wine Tour follow close behind. We rank 26 outdoors experiences in Traverse City in total.
How much do outdoors activities in Traverse City cost?
Expect around $186 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22 from $17, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book outdoors activities in Traverse City for today?
Yes. 26 of the 26 top-ranked outdoors experiences we track in Traverse City currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank outdoors experiences in Traverse City?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable outdoors options in Traverse City, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Traverse City?
June to October, with peak colour in early October.

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