Or, spend your afternoon bouncing on our 20 foot water trampoline.

Relax with an early evening cruise around Grand Traverse Bay on our Lowe Tahiti Suncruiser deck boat, or increase your elbow room on one of our Malibu Aurora pontoon boats. Get your adrenaline pumping with our SeaDoo Sportster jet boat, or ski on our ski boat.

Feel like going a little slower? Take one of our kayaks out to do some shoreline exploring. To add to your fun, we also rent water skis, kneeboards, tubes, and we have an assortment of wetsuits for your comfort. Come visit us today, make this a vacation to remember! Advance reservations recommended.

Blue Sky Rentals
1995 US 31 North
231-645-2628

All of our equipment is available for delivery to your inland lake or snowmobile trailhead location. We have several rental locations with dedicated, knowledgeable and friendly staff to help you with your desired adventure. Please feel free to visit us at the following locations.

Boat Rental Locations:

• Beach Condominiums – 1995 US 31 N. – Traverse City, Michigan 49686
• Tamarack Lodge – 2035 US 31 N. – Traverse City, Michigan 49686
• Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel – 2211 US 31 N. – Traverse City, Michigan 49686
• Cherry Tree Inn & Suites – 2345 US 31 N. – Traverse City, Michigan 49686
• Grand Traverse Resort & Spa (Shores Beach Club) – Acme, Michigan 49610

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Tour the scenic Platte River in northern Michigan

Canoeing, kayaking, tubing, fishing, playing, or just spending time with friends and family. The Trading Post is just minutes from Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and is 20 minutes away from the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. Stop by the Trading Post. We rent canoes, kayaks, and tubes for your enjoyment on the Platte River. The store is stocked full of your favorite refreshments and goodies.

It couldn’t get any easier, just stop by the Honor Trading Post and we will take care of the rest. Our shuttle service will have you canoeing The Platte River in no time. When you reach the beautiful Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, your car will be waiting for you. You may also decide to take advantage of the exquisite picnic area at the mouth of the Platte River. It is an excellent place to enjoy a summer cookout after a relaxing trip down The Platte River.

The Trading Post – Canoe, Kayak and Tubing Rentals
8294 Deadstream Road
Honor, MI 49640
231-325-2202

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We are Traverse City’s Bike and Kayak Rental headquarters! You can also enjoy a snack and stock up on any beach going goods as you enjoy West Grand Traverse Bay and Downtown Traverse City. We are also right next to two Traverse City’s must do’s: The Open Space and Clinch Park Beach.

Kayak Rental
Rent a Kayak, see the Traverse City from the Boardman or West Grand Traverse Bay like never before! The Boardman River is a fantastic River to paddle and stretches of the River are very good for beginners! The higher up the River you go, the more experience you need. Feel free to call to discuss.

Single kayak $20 per hour or $40 for up to 4 hours
Double Kayak $30 per hour or $50 for up to 4 hours

Single kayak full day $50
Double kayak full day $75

Bike Rental
Bike Traverse City! Enjoy the T.A.R.T. Trail or the streets of Downtown. All rentals start from our location in the heart of Clinch Park. Cruiser Bike $20/3 hours $30 full day ($10 an hour) Fifteen Speed Hybrid $20/3 hours $30 full day ($10 an hour) Trailer/stroller $10 half day $15 full day Tag-along $10 half day $15 full day Helmets, locks and baskets will be provided at no additional charge. weekly rates available – We will deliver to your hotel!

Check out the website for other recreational opportunities.

When coming from Downtown Traverse City, use the tunnel that is just off of Cass at the intersection of Cass and Grand View Parkway.

The River – Traverse City
Clinch Park
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-883-7890

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Clinch Park
Traverse City, MI 49684
231-883-7890
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Daily Cruises

Nauti-Cat Cruises sails up to 4 cruises a day and is open 7 days a week. Our season is typically from Memorial Weekend to Labor Day, but we are often open before & after those dates. The cruises are typically 2½ hours, except the Kids Cruise, which is 1 1/2. The Cat cruises in West Grand Traverse Bay. Depending on the wind speed, the Nauti-Cat is capable of traveling 14 knots. With 2 Heads (restrooms) aboard you can enjoy our full cash bar without being caught short. We carry complentary pretzels, potato chips, and chex mix but your more than welcome to bring any other food aboard. If you want to feel like a part of the crew, raising the sails, jibing, tacking, and driving, we will put you to work! While on the Nauti-Cat, you will see Traverse City from the best view, the water. Bring your camera, these photos will be unforgettable! Reservations are recommended & can be made up-to 14 days in advance.

The Nauti-Cat meets or surpasses United States Coast Guard qualifications for safety equipment, stability, construction, and electronics. The USCG license captain and experience crew will make sure you are always safe. The Nauti-Cat staff are:
• CPR trained
• First Aid trained
• Preliminary & random drug tested

Nauti-Cat Cruises
Holiday Inn West Bay
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-947-1730

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• Tickets, Schedules and Fares

Note for 2012 – We’ve Moved!
Thanks to a community effort involving the City of Traverse City, Discovery Center Great Lakes, Elmwood Township and Traverse City Light and Power, Traverse Tall Ship has a new home! We are excited and proud to be located at the Discovery Center Great Lakes and we’re looking forward to a fantastic season to celebrate our 25th year of sailing on Grand Traverse Bay. Our new office is just north of our old location on M-22, right across the road from what long-time residents will know as the “Coal Dock”. This dock has served as home for the Maritime Heritage Alliance’s fleet for some time, so we’ll be in good company at our new berth.

Traverse Tall Ship Company – Schooner Manitou
13258 S.W. Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-678-0383

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13258 S.W. Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686
800-678-0383
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What other trip has shallow clear water, ends at a beautiful sandy beach, and goes through a National Lakeshore Park, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

As you begin to plan your “Up North” vacation, be sure to include a Riverside Canoe Trip.

Riverside Canoe Trips offers the best in summertime family entertainment. Plan a day in the sun with your little ones.

Bring your camera and plan on capturing pictures and memories that will last a lifetime. Let us outfit you for a variety of trips on the beautiful Platte River including:

“Lower Platte Trip” – A friendly part of the river with a gentle current, ideal for the whole family. Canoes, Rafts, Tubes, and Kayaks are all welcome on this part of the river. This trip will take you about 2 hours.

“Upper Platte” – A Fast Water Trip, it’s a natural for good times for the more experienced Canoeist or Kayaker. This trip will take you about 4 hours.

Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N. Scenic Hwy
Honor, MI 49640
231-325-5622

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5042 N. Scenic Hwy
Honor, MI 49640
231-325-5622
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Offering 17 years of safe, reliable service in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Our trips lend themselves to all ages and create a lifetime of family memories. We look forward to seeing old and new faces during your visit to Glen Arbor.

The Cyclery – Bike Rentals

Add another adventure to your trip! Tour Glen Arbor and the Leelanau Peninsula by bike! Crystal River Outfitters Bike Rental Program is ready to outfit all members of your family for a ride among the lakes and the woods. Our bicycle fleet features KHS bicycles, a leader in the bicycle industry. Our selection of children, teen, and adult bikes, plus various child carriers to accommodate younger children, will offer something for everyone.

Our staff will provide you with suggested bike routes that offer great vantage points, wonderful swimming spots, and exceptional picnic and rest stops.

Crystal River Outfitters has developed 3 Self-Guided Historical Bike Rides that will help participants to gain a greater understanding of the area while taking in the beautiful surroundings of Glen Arbor.

Our friendly staff is waiting to serve you!

Crystal River Outfitters
6249 W. River Rd. (M-22)
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
231-334-4420

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6249 W. River Rd. (M-22)
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
231-334-4420
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For breathtaking aerial views of the fabulous Traverse City Bay Area and crystal blue waters! Parasailing is a water-sport that is fun, safe and exciting for the whole family. We can take flyers from ages 1 to 101!

We can take singles, doubles or triples! Double and triple flights are side by side so you can talk to and see each other while you’re up there. With Traverse Bay Parasail you don’t have to worry about taking off from the beach or trying to steer the parasail. We’ll do that for you! On our custom made parasail boat you’ll get a gentle, dry take off and landing right off of the back platform! Or get a refreshing dip on your way in! You just have to relax and enjoy the view. If you can sit, you can fly! We’re also always happy to accommodate people of limited mobility or the physically challenged. Make sure you ask your crew about the professional photography service on-board so that you can capture your adventure with memories to last a lifetime!

Reservations are always advised although walk-ups are also welcome. We take parasail reservations over the phone and in person. A credit card number or cash deposit is required for all reservations. Observers may also come along for the boat ride pending availability although no reservations can be made in advance for non-parasailing observers. Large Groups and Private Parties are welcome.

Give us a call today to book the Traverse Bay Parasail adventure you’ll never forget! – 231-929-7272

We are located at 1773 US 31 North, Traverse City, MI. 49686
At the Sugar Beach and Grand Beach Resort Hotels.

Traverse Bay Parasail
1773 US 31 North
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-929-7272

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1773 US 31 North
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-929-7272
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Take a ride down Crystal Mountain on the Crystal Coaster, Michigan’s only alpine slide.

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