Area Attractions close to Your Traverse City Cottage

Your Traverse City cottage is close to several fun attractions. One of the things many people appreciate about Traverse City is that the attractions suit a variety of interests. The area attractions range from beautiful parks to fun museums to exciting casinos. Many of the popular attractions are well-suited to families with kids. You'll be able to find plenty of good things to see near your Manistee vacation home.

City Opera House

This beautiful opera house is located on East Front Street. The building was constructed in 1891, and it was the community's main gathering place for many years. It has the distinction of being the first Traverse City building to feature electricity. In addition to operas, the opera house also hosted Vaudeville shows, formal balls and lectures. It closed to 1920 and was later restored. A variety of events are hosted at the opera house including live performances and community events.

Dennos Museum Center

The museum center is a good place for people of all ages to visit. It's conveniently located at Northwestern Michigan College. A highlight of the museum is its permanent collection of Inuit artwork. This display includes drawings, prints and sculptures. The art exhibits are changed on a regular basis, with both historic and contemporary art featured. Children can visit the Discovery Gallery and find plenty of things to interest them. The Milliken Auditorium hosts concerts and other events.

Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum

The museum is located in nearby Northport at the site of the Grand Traverse Lighthouse. The lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses on the Leelanau Peninsula. The exhibits have a lot of interesting information about the lives of lighthouse keepers. You'll also learn more about the maritime history of the area. A picnic area is provided for guests to enjoy a meal. There's also a gift shop onsite.

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