East Bay Township
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Welcome to the East Side!
The Beach District, just outside of Traverse City, Michigan is a thriving sector boasting beautiful parks and lakefront beach access, vibrant hotels & restaurants, bustling retail & service locations and multiple recreational opportunities. Hike or bike the TART trail extending east into Acme, or west into Traverse City. Grab some sandwiches from the Bayside Market for a beach day, then dine on locally smoked bites at Smoke & Porter. If you’re planning a trip from out of town there are an incredible array of hotel options featuring gorgeous beaches and comfortable accommodations. Add thrills to your stay with jet ski or boat rentals, or fly high on a parasailing adventure! Explore East Bay Beach District, where the sun meets the shore.
Cherry Capital Ink
The Cherry Capital Ink team has been serving Traverse City together for nearly a decade, but have recently taken on a brand new name, look, and attitude. Cherry Capital Ink knows how to make you feel relaxed, comfortable and educated every step of the way. If you’re a first timer, you’re in the best hands. Our staff will take their time to explain every detail of the process, whether you're getting pierced or tattooed. Come in and let your body art dreams come true with us!
MI Sauna
Experience the Finnish Sauna culture. MI SAUNA is your Sauna, and so much more. We are located at Keith Charters State Park beach during the Fall, Winter and Spring. Let us know when you can come join us to take some heat and chill out.
Gen’s Park
Gens Park is a .62 acre site on US 31 near Holiday Rd. right on East Bay. This park is a recent acquisition (1994) and has been the top priority on the commissions 5-year action plan since 2001. Gens offers a paved parking lot, bathhouse with flush toilets, a boardwalk to the beach and a nice beach/deck area with picnic areas and grills. Recent upgrades include a walkway through the marsh grass to the beach due to low water levels.
BATA
BATA provides around 1/2 million annual rides to residents and visitors in Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties.