The Traverse City region in Michigan is renowned for its exceptional wineries, offering a diverse range of wines and stunning landscapes.
Old Mission Peninsula
The Old Mission Peninsula, located just 10 minutes from downtown Traverse City is home to a collection of wineries that offer an unparalleled experience, highlighting amazing wines and the breathtaking natural beauty of Northern Michigan.
Traverse City is known for producing a variety of wine types, including Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc. The region’s unique location on the 45th parallel contributes to the thriving wine grape cultivation on the peninsula.
Most wineries in Traverse City are open in the winter, with seasonal hours, allowing visitors to enjoy the wine experience year-round. Several wineries in Traverse City are kid-friendly, welcoming children accompanied by adults, and some are dog-friendly, allowing leashed dogs in outdoor areas.
Visitors can explore the wineries, take part in wine events, and enjoy the diverse range of featured wines while taking in the natural beauty of the region.
Wineries Nearby
While most of the wineries in the region are located on either the Old Mission Peninsula or Leelanau Peninsula there are a handful in neighboring communities. If you would like to stay near downtown Traverse City you can visit Left Foot Charley Tasting Room and Barrel Room at the Grand Traverse Commons.
You can head a little southwest and visit Lake Ann Brewing in Lake Ann and continue to Beulah. There you will find St. Ambrose Cellars.
Take an afternoon and head east and visit Townline Ciderworks in Williamsburg. Continue up US31 to Elk Rapids and visit Bos Wine Garden. If you still have time, take a leisurely 25 minute drive around Elk and Torch Lakes to Alden. There you will find Vista Ridge Winery.
Leelanau Peninsula
The Leelanau Peninsula, located northwest of Traverse City, is home to many cool climate, award-winning wines, while the Old Mission Peninsula is known for its thriving wine grape cultivation and picturesque vineyards. You can read about them in Wineries of Leelanau County.
Come for a day trip, a weekend retreat, or a longer stay. You will find 50 wineries within a 45-minute drive of downtown Traverse City. They all offer a delightful experience for wine enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Wine Tours
Many tour operators offer wine tours in Traverse City, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the vineyards and enjoy wine tastings across the region.
For a complete directory of all the wineries/vineyards in the area visit Up North Wineries and search for wineries near you.
Dyer Lake Vacation Home is perfect to unwind and relax but still close to wineries, breweries, restaurants and more! Ready to book your stay? Book direct and save or you can book through Airbnb if you prefer.
Click on wine glass marker for links to each winery. Dyer Lake Vacation Home is green circle. To view the list click on the small box with arrow to the left of the D in a circle.
