Old Mission Peninsula Heritage Route – M 37

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Old Mission Peninsula Heritage Route – M 37
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Byway Overview

Traversing the full length of Old Mission Peninsula from Traverse City north, the route runs along rolling farmlands and the deep blue Grand Traverse Bay before ending at the 1870 Mission Lighthouse and park. Along the way, bluffs rise dramatically from the Lake Michigan shore to over 200 feet in some parts, offering breathtaking views of East and West Grand Traverse Bay amid the pastoral farmscapes of fruit trees and grapevines.

Quick Facts

Designation
State Byway (2008)
Location
MI
Total Length
17.26 miles

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Contact Details

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Traverse City Tourism

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MIchigan Department of Transportation
Visit Website 517-241-2400