Going to Traverse City

[goodasgold]

My husband and I are taking the kids to the Great Wolf Lodge next month. Neither of us have driven to Traverse City and I was wondering how long does it normally take to get there. Mapquest shows 3 hrs, is this a good approximation. Our kids are 10, 5, and 2 so we may need to make a pit stop half way through the trip, where would be the best stop to plan one?

[cage5516]

Petoskey would probably be your best stop I think. I think it's about an hour and a half from here.

[GRUMPY]

I prefer taking the scenic route as compared to taking I-75 and cutting straight across. When alls said and done there is a difference of under a half an hour.

[kitca]

i go the same way as grumpy too. i prefer it. watch out for deer, when we went in december there were alot around on the road.

[H.E. Pennypacker]

it is about three hours. drive the i-75 until you cross the mac bridge, then shortly after you'll come to the turnoff for petoskey. take that way, it's nicer, more to see, and more places to stop for breaks if needed.

[Luv to be on the GO]

Art ...That`s the best way to go I AGREE

[italiandomino]

Don't forget to have Lunch at Hooters on sunday, they have kids specials on that day, I believe hotdogs and hamburgers for a buck or two.

get the hubbie to take a picture with the girls, I need to see how hot they are.

[Jackie B]

We went for christmas this year, and it was GREAT! I can't tell you which way to go, or where to stop, but you are going to have a great time there!

[The 6th Member Of AC/DC]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ItalianDomino</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't forget to have Lunch at Hooters on sunday, they have kids specials on that day, I believe hotdogs and hamburgers for a buck or two.

get the hubbie to take a picture with the girls, I need to see how hot they are. </div></div>

It's all about you, always about you,lol...

[Xzavia]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ItalianDomino</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't forget to have Lunch at Hooters on sunday, they have kids specials on that day, I believe hotdogs and hamburgers for a buck or two.

get the hubbie to take a picture with the girls, I need to see how hot they are. </div></div>


LMAo!!! I went to Traverse City a month or so ago...ladies weekend sorta thing. Tried talking the girls into going there for lunch one day, we could take pics and bring the guys back a t-shirt being the sweet loving wives we were...only one wanted to, we didn't get to go. [img]/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rofl.gif[/img]

[The 6th Member Of AC/DC]

Always trying to stir the pot lol

[goodasgold]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ItalianDomino</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't forget to have Lunch at Hooters on sunday, they have kids specials on that day, I believe hotdogs and hamburgers for a buck or two.

get the hubbie to take a picture with the girls, I need to see how hot they are. </div></div>

Can't do lunch on a Sunday, we are going Tuesday - Thursday. Shawn will be quite upset I guess.

[MaO3]

When we went to TC in the fall, we went the scenic route down but out via Kalkaska on the way home. Its a lot of speed up slow down on the scenic route. My husband HATES to be behind anyone so the other route out to I75 was better for us.
Most of that stretch of road was at least 3 lanes not just 2.

[GRUMPY]

When all is said and done theres only 1/2 hour difference.

[MaO3]

The time difference meant little to us, my husband has this thing about people in front of him. [img]/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/lol.gif[/img]

You know the lead dog thing. [img]/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

He'd much rather be in the lead than following.
The other stretch was longer distance but better "steady speed" driving.

[Scotty]

Take I-75 to Grayling and then cut over to Kalkaska and then Tc. Much quicker and alot less frustrating(slowing down and stopping and starting).

[mytwocents]

Have fun!! I go to TC 2 or 3 times a year and really enjoy. We've been to the Great Wolf twice and have really enjoyed ourselves. The shopping isn't bad either!!! If you leave on a weekday, be sure to stop at Friske's Orchard just past Charlevoix. There are some interesting things for the kids and a cool little market and gift shop.

[goodasgold]

We'll we made it to the Great Wolf today and all I can say is WOW!! The kids have done so much already and we didn't arrive till 4p. Another packed day tomorrow doing all the things offered at the lodge. Then Thursday is Grand Traverse Mall day. I really looking forward to that one.

Didn't have much problems getting here, except for missing the turn in Petoskey. Hubby seems to get confused easily. lol

This is one family vacation I will do again and recommend to other families.

[Miss]

Give the Outback a try, its just down the street from you. Then again there is Pizza Hut just down the street again and oh yes, there is Olive Garden on the same street. Too many choices lol

[kitca]

glad to hear youre all having such a good time. i love traverse city, we always have a good time there!