For more than a century, cherry orchards have flourished amid the rolling hills of the Old Mission Peninsula.
Here on the Old Mission Peninsula, fruit farming is a way of life and the cherry is a cultural icon.
Situated on the 45th parallel, the region is renowned for producing some of the finest Vinifera Varietal wines in the United States.
The Old Mission State Park has numerous hiking trails and more than a mile of Grand Traverse Bay coastline to explore & enjoy!
Of the Old Mission Peninsula's 17,000 acres, about 10,000 are zoned for agriculture and vineyards now dominate the landscape.
Enjoy breathtaking vistas of Grand Traverse Bay while sipping award winning Chardonnay or Riesling wines produced locally.
The picturesque Mission Point Lighthouse was built in 1870 to warn ships away from the dangerous shoals extending into Grand Traverse Bay.
This property offers 200 feet of West Grand Traverse Bay waterfront perfect for boating, swimming & even fishing.
The beach is nearly 30' of sugar sand from the shoreline to the timberline, ideal for whiling away the afternoons in the sunshine.
Located on the beautiful and historic Old Mission Peninsula, in a sandy bottomed, sheltered cove of West Grand Traverse Bay.
Here the sunsets are simply exquisite and the stars twinkle so much more brightly.
Let the ever present rhythm of the waves lapping against the shore soothe your soul.
Everywhere you look in the Spring, waves of bright blue For-Get-Me-Nots bloom in profusion.
Take in the view, every day in every way... this truly is the quintessential West Bay getaway everyone dreams of owning!
Wildflowers and Wildlife abound here... swans have been raising their cygnets on the beach for years!
Prolific all over the property is the lovely Trillium, an ephemeral perennial native to North America.
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 Live on the Old Mission Peninsula... Surrounded by gorgeous Grand Traverse Bay, minutes from fine dining & several boutique wineries!
Regardless of the season, Traverse City, Michigan offers visitors and outdoor sports enthusiasts a wide range of activities to participate in. Whether it is boating, golfing, gaming, dining, shopping, hiking, skiing or simply enjoying nature and the local culture, you are sure to find what you are looking for in our beautiful, friendly community!
Traverse City Convention & Visitor Bureau
Local Events Calendar
For links to some of the finest businesses and activities the Traverse City and surrounding areas have to offer, click on the category below (sites will open in a new window).
- Activities & Festivals
- Breweries & Wineries
- Casinos
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill Skiing
- Golf Courses
- Hiking & Biking Trails
- Professional Sports
- Shopping & Dining
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