Cities & Towns in Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County, county in Michigan, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 93,592 inhabitants. The county was created 173 years ago in 1851. Its county seat is Traverse City.
There are 7 city/town in Grand Traverse County, MI. The largest city of Grand Traverse County is Mayfield with a population of 7,910. Other cities include, Acme population 4,722, Walton population 2,315, Kingsley population 1,559, Bates population 868
Mayfield
Mayfield, Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Acme
Acme, Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Walton
Walton, Human settlement in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States of America
Known for its scenic beaches and abundance of cherry orchards, Grand Traverse County in Michigan is home to a mix of charming cities and quaint towns. Here are some of the notable communities located in Grand Traverse County:
Traverse City is the largest city and county seat, with a population around 15,000. It sits beautifully along the shores of both Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Traverse City has a thriving downtown area, marina district, and is acclaimed for its beaches and cherry orchards nearby.
Suttons Bay
Suttons Bay is a small lakeside town located up the Leelanau Peninsula from Traverse City. Around 600 people live in this quaint village that serves as the gateway to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It has lots of shops, restaurants, galleries, and wineries.
Lake Leelanau
The unincorporated community of Lake Leelanau sits between Suttons Bay and Leland along the shores of its namesake lake. There are around 1,500 residents in this area that swells with tourists in summer. It offers boating, kayaking, fishing and swimming.
Leland
Leland is a charming lakeside village on Lake Michigan with historic Fishtown - a collection of weathered fishing shanties, smokehouses and docks. Around 500 people live in town, which becomes packed with tourists in summer who enjoy the riverside eateries and gift shops.
Interlochen
Interlochen is an unincorporated village that is known for being home to the acclaimed Interlochen Arts Academy, a fine arts boarding school. This woodsy community has just under 1,000 year-round residents.
In addition to these lake towns and villages, Grand Traverse County also contains sprawling orchards, forests and rural farmland that contribute to its character. The area's natural beauty and small-town charm make it a popular lakeshore retreat.
All Grand Traverse County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grand Traverse County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Acme | Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan | 4,722 |
| Bates | Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan | 868 |
| Fife Lake | Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan | 478 |
| Kingsley | Town in Iowa, USA | 1,559 |
| Mayfield | Township in Grand Traverse County, Michigan | 7,910 |
| Traverse City | City in Michigan | 191 |
| Walton | Human settlement in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States of America | 2,315 |
