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    Howard L.

    My wife recently surprised me by taking me here. This adventure has been going on for a couple of years and it's brought a lot of attention. We took the hour tour and it did feel really quick. Believe it or not in that time you cover about a mile and a half. You get to ride along the rails until they tell you to stop and then they have a machine where they flip all the trains around. I personally thought that they were two person trains but in fact they were four person trains. It was truthfully pretty pricey it should have been a bit cheaper for the experience. The staff was really nice educate us on some great history of the railroad. They even took her photos too!, Overall, I did enjoy my time here!

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    Tim F.

    The concept is good, the scenery is pretty good, the pedal ride bike is great. Very easy I'm sure anyone could pedal no matter what age. This is their 3rd year and said they just renewed rail lease for another 3 years. My hope is they would be able to enhance the experience in some way. I don't typically ask for cheesy attractions but this could use a little something maybe an ice cream/gift shop in the middle. I did notice I nice brook along the way maybe enhance this view etc. Was just a little lack luster.

    It was fun! Enjoyable ride and a neat way to preserve the local rail space. Good for all ages. You are in the sun--bring a hat, water and sunscreen in the summer

    Liz D.

    I enjoyed the concept but the seats were not comfortable, in fact, the back broke on a chair in our car which could not be fixed. Our friend had to go sit elsewhere which left the 3 of us to pedal back up the hill. All good but it would've been more fun to have her with us. I thought the price was alittle extreme since they have really no overhead costs. They are only paying a few employees a few hours on the weekends. It was fun to be outdoors, it was something no one in our group of 8 had done before & any age can do it. Give it a try!!!

    Daniel was an awesome leader! A nice autumn ride. Enjoyed the recumbent seats. A great time.

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    1 month ago

    Fun, pretty, wild life, if you want to do we sell lots of wild flowers and some animals and butterflies and a mink

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    Very nice trip, Barb and Owen were informative and kind, although it did cost quite a bit

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    Gary and Colton were amazing. Love this trip. We did the 3 mile and it was so amazing.

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    Fun unique experience! Great guides. Easier than I thought. Thx. Would love to go again. Pretty fall foliage to see.

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    A must do when visiting the Traverse City area. Thanks Barb and Macie for the great experience.

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    So fun!! We did this tour at 11am and it was a great experience before grabbing lunch! Not too difficult but do have to pedal!

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    Such a fun time! Highly recommend! Nice route and fun guides! Do it next time you're in Traverse City!

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    Great time ~ it was a beautiful ride! We enjoyed the scenery and the biking as a family.

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    Very accommodating, friendly and efficient. Would recommend to friends and family. Next time we will do a 6 mile for sure.

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    Amazing trip!! Great guides!! The E Assist is recommended for folks with bad knees but easy to do..

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    4 months ago

    very cool and fun adventure!! we saw lots of wildlife and they shared some interesting stories and history.

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    A novel and fun activity to do! Daniel and Gary were excellent guides- funny and informative.

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    “We were visiting Traverse City from Atlanta and looking for a family activity that everyone could enjoy.”

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    Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours

    Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours

    5.0(13 reviews)
    8.0 mi

    We had an absolutely fantastic time aboard the Wind Dancer for their Happy Hour/Sunset Sail! From…read morestart to finish, it was a wonderful experience and easily one of the highlights of our time in Traverse City. A huge shoutout to the crew -- Nate, Kate, and Chris. They were professional, courteous, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. They shared so much interesting information about Grand Traverse Bay, the Traverse City area, and the Wind Dancer itself, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The food, snacks, beer, wine, and cocktails were all excellent, and we especially loved that they featured local companies and businesses throughout the experience. It was a great way to experience Traverse City while enjoying an absolutely beautiful evening on the water. The combination of the beautiful boat, incredible crew, local food and drinks, and an amazing sunset made for a memorable evening. We would absolutely do it again. 10/10 would recommend the Wind Dancer to anyone visiting Traverse City -- it's a must-do experience!

    Nate is such a darling! When I told him I don't drink he offered me a discount which is unheard of…read morewith all inclusive adventures. I planned to go back the next day to support him thanks to his generosity and kindness. Unfortunately the smoke from Canada fires called off the sail for the day but I would definitely go back if ever in the area again!

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    Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours
    Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours
    Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours - Blue Angels on the Bay Specialty Sail - July 2-3 2002

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    Blue Angels on the Bay Specialty Sail - July 2-3 2002

    The River Outfitters - we deliver to your cottage or rental

    The River Outfitters

    4.7(53 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    The staffperson working yesterday (Sunday) was very nice, but the rental bikes were not in good…read morecondition. My wife and I each rented hybrids, and it took me several tries to find a bike that seemed functional. Multiple had loose front wheels that wouldn't tighten, but after a few attempts the attendant was able to get one tightened. Sizing and fitting aren't really part of the process -- this was more of a "just pick whatever bike you want" situation. Soon after we left, I realized that my tires were underinflated, so we had to go back for air. And midway through our ride, huffing and puffing to maintain speed, we realized that most of the brakes were rubbing -- both wheels on my bike, and the front wheel on my wife's. At $40 for a half day per bike, this was a disappointing experience. If you're looking for a rental bike to bum around for a few hours, this might be fine, but if you want to go for a real ride I'd recommend renting elsewhere, or making sure that River Outfitters improves their maintenance practices.

    WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND! Short version of the story: We rented out bikes and stopped at Hotel Indigo…read morefor a drink and parked our bikes out front. Hotel Indigo rented out our bikes to some of their guests so they were gone when we came downstairs. It was the last night of our trip and so we couldn't get the bikes back from the hotel to return them. The hotel said they would drop them off and didn't. The River Outfitters actually went to the hotel and retrieved the bikes for us and didn't charge us anything for going over time or the inconvenience after hearing our story. They were super understanding! I wish more companies would treat their customers like this.

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    The River Outfitters - Boardman River trips

    Boardman River trips

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    The River Outfitters

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    The Dempsey Manor - Really cool nooks for display of artifacts in the dining room.

    The Dempsey Manor

    5.0(5 reviews)
    42.8 mi

    Stop what you're doing and book a stay at the Dempsey Manor. It's an old Victorian home that has…read morepassed hands a few times, and currently is a bed-and-breakfast, one of the most charming and cute that I've ever seen. Stayed here for one night during a Northwest Michigan nature getaway. Jan and Jim are both super hip kind folks that gladly take care of your every need or want. Jan was very accommodating with my vegan lifestyle and made me a delicious breakfast. The rooms are all decorated different, with lots of original and traditional Victorian decor. Lots of opportunity to learn about the history of the home, the prior owners, and the town. Plenty of literature. The sunroom is fantastic! There's really so much to say, but I'll leave it at-trust this five star review and book your stay here, ASAP!

    I didn't get to stay here yet because I did t make a reservation early enough, but I still got to…read morego in for a tour. For a fifteen dollar donation I got to enjoy two hours of Jim's hospitality, meeting the cats and the talkative parrot Josefina - Jose for short. The collections are really impressive, the architecture is both stunning and cozy. I wish I could hang out with Jim and Jan for the whole weekend just learning about them, the house and the collections. I learned a lot!

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    The Dempsey Manor - From the balustrade looking down into the foyer

    From the balustrade looking down into the foyer

    The Dempsey Manor - Foyer with the largest of the home's fireplaces. Jose on his perch chattering away.

    Foyer with the largest of the home's fireplaces. Jose on his perch chattering away.

    The Dempsey Manor - The Sun Room-so charming and cozy!

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    The Sun Room-so charming and cozy!

    Wheels on Rails - biketours - Updated October 2026

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