Interlochen, Michigan travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Interlochen is a town in Northwest Lower Michigan, 15 miles southwest of Traverse City.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Interlochen

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Founded in 1928, world-renowned Interlochen Arts Camp, and Interlochen Arts Academy provide training to hundreds of gifted and talented young people from around the world. Concerts, exhibitions, and performances take pla…

Interlochen State Park

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Traverse City)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
TVC Cherry Capital Airport, Traverse City — 11 mi away. Directions
PLN Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport, Pellston — 80 mi away. Directions
GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids — 122 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Interlochen Center for the Arts
Lunch Hofbrau Steak House & American Grille
Afternoon Interlochen State Park
Dinner Buds

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder