The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is a 15,000-square-foot resort near Traverse City that caters to both families and golfers. Located on Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay, property amenities include an indoor water park, games area, swimming pool and water basketball area. Day care activities include a variety of options for different age groups, and allow parents time to relax together in their rooms, explore the city, go shopping in the resort gallery, get pampered at the spa or play a round of golf at the 54-hole course, which is known to be one of the most difficult in Michigan. Dining options include Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, Sweetwater American Bistro, The Grille, Jack's Sports Bar and The Wine Shoppe.
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd.
Acme, MI 49610
800-236-1577
grandtraverseresort.com
The Harbor Grand is a waterfront, boutique hotel located in southwest Michigan. Guest rooms open up to harbor views and include luxury bedding, whirlpool baths and spa showers. Amenities include breakfast in bed, water-side dining, a hot tub, massage therapy center, swimming pool, exercise room and high-speed Internet. Children will find entertainment at Captain Mike's Fun Park or at the Washington Park Zoo. Various hiking trails begin at the resort, and guests can play golf at nearby Whittaker Woods.
The Harbor Grand
111 W. Water St.
New Buffalo, MI 49117
888-605-6800
harborgrand.com
The Homestead is located on the shores of Lake Michigan's Manitou Passage, near the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Guests can swim in the clear blue waters or sunbathe on miles of sandy beaches before embarking on a climbing journey of the world's largest moving dunes. Golfers can join the Dave Pelz Scoring Game School, where experienced golfers teach novices how to improve their scores in three-day lessons. The natural setting of the resort makes it a romantic getaway for couples, while numerous amenities keep the children busy. Other offerings include a spa and fitness center, the Orvis Michigan Fly Fishing School, Great Lakes Photo Tour and Snowsports School.
The Homestead
1 Wood Ridge Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
231-334-5000
thehomesteadresort.com