What Casinos are in Traverse City, Michigan?

Billed as the 'Cherry Capital of the World,' Traverse City, Michigan is a tourist destination located on the coast of Lake Michigan that draws visitors for the freshwater beaches in the summer and the abundant skiing in the winter. The area is home to more than 50 wineries, some of which produce award-winning wines. But the most popular area attractions are the casinos, which draw guests from all over the country.

Leelanau Sands Casino

The Leelanau Sands Casino is a venture of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. The casino is located 20 miles north of Traverse City in Peshawbestown. A combination casino and lodge, the Leelanau Sands features more than 425 slot machines and plenty of table games, including poker. The lodge boasts fine dining at the Double Eagle restaurant and drinks at the Sand Dollar Bar. Entertainment acts are featured in the venue's 1,000-seat showroom. The Leelanau Sands Casino is closed Mondays and Tuesdays from January through March.

Leelanau Sands Casino
2521 NW Bay Shore Drive
Peshawbestown, MI 49682
1.800.922.2WIN or 231.534.8100
www.casino2win.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx

Turtle Creek Casino

The Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel is a 360,000-square foot facility that opened in June 2008. Owned and operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, the $80-million facility is located a short distance from Traverse City in Williamsburg. However, many Traverse City hotels provide shuttle service to the Turtle Creek Casino. The Hotel offers 137 rooms and suites. Casual dining can be found at the hotel's signature restaurant, Bourbons 72, and live entertainment is the order of the day at the Level 3 Lounge.

Turtle Creek Casino
7741 M-72 East
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(800) 922-2WIN
www.turtlecreekcasino.com

Day Trips

The Little River Casino Resort is located in Manistee, a little over 50 miles from Traverse City. The Odawa Casino Resort has more than 1,500 slot machines and is located less than 65 miles from Traverse City in Petoskey. The Kewadin Casino in Manistique and the Kewadin Shores Casino in St. Ignace are both within a 100 mile radius of Traverse City.

Little River Casino Resort
P.O. Box 417
2700 Orchard Highway
Manistee, Michigan 49660
1 [phone]
www.littlerivercasinos.com

Odawa Casino Resort
1760 Lears Road
Petoskey, Michigan 49770
1 [phone]
www.odawacasino.com

The Kewadin Casino
US 2 E. Rte. 1, Box 1533 D
Manistique, MI 49854
1 (800) KEWADIN
www.kewadin.com

Kewadin Shores Casino
3015 Mackinac Trail
St. Ignace, MI 49781
1 (800) KEWADIN
www.kewadin.com

References

• Grand Traverse Resorts
• Michigan Travel and Tourism

Resources

• Traverse City Visitors Bureau