Winter Activities

You can search far and wide and still not find a better winter playground than the Traverse City region. With over 80 inches of average annual snowfall, the winter activities in Traverse City are endless.

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	Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding Michigan skiing and snowboarding offers a diverse terrain, which consistently invites us to discover new ways to enjoy the sport. From terrain parks to back country, and steep carving to the perfect little hills where we can just learn how to ride, there is something for everybody. Michigan has 40 ski areas and resorts that serve up the best snowboarding in the Midwest.
	Snowmobiling Rev up your engines and head to one of Michigan's many snowmobiling trails . With nearly six million acres of state and federal lands and hundreds of miles of private trails, snowmobile owners have plenty of options to enjoy the beauty of Michigan's winter wonderland.
	Ice Skating OK, so maybe you'll never execute a Triple-Toe-Loop and the closest you've gotten to the Winter Olympics is watching it on TV, but ice skating is a great activity for everyone. Whether you're looking for a way to pry the family off the couch in the dead of winter, need an alternative to the X-Box for the kids, or are looking for a fun date idea, skating is it!
	Cross Country Skiing Enjoy the tranquility of Michigan cross country skiing. Distance yourself from the noisy crowds and enjoy the quiet beauty of a glistening white winter. With over 3,000 miles of Michigan cross country skiing trails, the hush of snow-covered scenery sets the stage for an invigorating wintertime adventure.
	Sleigh Rides If you like sleigh rides, viewing elk, and going to a log cabin in the middle of woods to have a hot meal - then you will like this place! Michigan has to offer great scenery and a peaceful atmosphere for you to enjoy yourself.
	Cherry Capital Winter Wonderfest Now in its fourth year, the Cherry Capital Winter WonderFest features more than 50 indoor and outdoor events from Friday evening to Monday morning: games, rides, competitions, fireworks, food tastings, and children's activities. It's a great way to get out and have some winter fun!