Winter Activities
in Northern Michigan
Skiing, snowshoe hikes, igloo beer gardens, and more! Winter in northern Michigan might just be the coziest time to visit. Whether you’re here for one of the regional winter events or just hoping to enjoy up north in the snow, we’ve rounded up all of our favorite winter activities for you to enjoy.
Outdoor Adventure
Northern Michigan is known for its outdoor adventure year-round, which includes winter! We recommend planning to enjoy some time in the snow and cold during your winter visit, as it enables you to enjoy the region in a whole new way.
Downhill Skiing and Tubing
Mt. Holiday | Tubing and Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding
3100 Holiday Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Hickory Hills | Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding
2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Timberlee Hills | Winter Tubing
10484 S Timberlee Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
Crystal Mountain | Downhills Skiing/Snowboarding
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville, Michigan 49683
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat tire biking, and hiking
Heritage Trail | Groomed Cross-Country Ski Trail through Sleeping Bear Dunes
VASA Pathway | Fat tire biking, cross-country skiing
4450 Bartlett Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690
Timber Ridge Resort | Fat Tire Bike Trails
4050 E Hammond Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Lake Ann Pathway | Cross-Country Ski and Hiking Trails
5539 N Reynolds Rd, Lake Ann, MI 49650
Ski, Snowshoe, and Fat Bike Rentals
Brick Wheels | Daily and Weekly Rentals Available
736 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Suttons Bay Bikes | Ski, Snowshoes, and Fat Tire Bike Rental and Delivery
318 N St Joseph St A, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Crystal River Outfitters | Ski, Snowshoe, and Fat Tire Bike Rental in the Sleeping Bear Dunes
6260 W. River Road, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
Snowmobiling
Our Roost Aframe is located near some amazing northern Michigan snowmobile trails. The Benzie-Manistee Snowbirds groom 162 miles of trails that can be easily accessed from the Aframe. Check out their website for trail maps!
Unique Experiences
There is endless fun to be had in northern Michigan during the winter, especially when the snow falls. It is a destination unlike any other, with frozen inland lakes for ice fishing or skating, right next to the wild open water of Lake Michigan. Many area businesses offer unique outdoor experiences to make the most of the weather. Here are just a few of our favorite things to do during the winter months.
Hop Lot | Beer Garden with Firepits and Heated Igloos
658 S W Bay Shore Dr, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Be sure to make an igloo reservation at HopLot in Suttons Bay. Stay cozy and warm inside a heated igloo while you enjoy a beer or tasty lunch. They also have outdoor fires and s’more supplies, making it a huge hit with the kids!
Delamar | Heated Outdoor Pool & Cabana
615 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686
You can purchase a day pass from the local Delamar Hotel to enjoy their outdoor pool and heated cabanas during the winter months. The pool is kept nice and toasty, with temps in the 90s, and is such a dreamy spot to watch the snowfall. Reserve one of their heated cabanas and order food and cocktails pool-side from the hotel’s amazing restaurant, The Artisan.
Vine-to-Wine Snowshoe Tour | from Grand Traverse Bike Tours
318 N St Joseph St, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
This unique spin on a wine tour takes you between Leelanau County vineyards on foot! Strap on a pair of snowshoes and trek through the snow-covered vineyards, stopping for wine tastings along the way. Grand Traverse Bike Tours offers all sorts of outdoor adventure during the winter months, including a Sip & Ski Tour and a Fat Tire Bike Tour.