Old Mission Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

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Old-Mission is a small community located on the northern tip of Old Mission Peninsula in Grand Traverse Bay, Northern Michigan. This is a fascinating place that is an internationally known wine producing region. Interestingly, the lake effect snows protect the vines from northern Michigan's icy winters. Winter also brings lots of outdoor fun to the Old Mission Peninsula in the way of cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and ice-skating. In January and February, many of the local wineries and bed & breakfasts in the area host "Wine, Ski and B&B Weekends," with skiing, wine tasting and gourmet food sampling. Old Mission is definitely a four-season tourist resort area. Springtime brings blossoming cherry trees and the annual weekend-long "Blossom Days Celebration" to the Peninsula. In the summertime, there are farmer's markets and "pick your own" cherries, peaches, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Recreational activities are abundant and include swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, sailing, picnicking and biking. Autumn is no less special with its' Fall Color Tours, roadside pumpkin stands and apple harvests. Just a few of the other points of interest on the Peninsula include the Old Mission Tavern, General Store, Hooper's Farm Market and the Old Mission Inn.

Surrounding areas: Elk Rapids, Michigan (5.8 mi), Suttons Bay, Michigan (8.2 mi), Torch Lake, Michigan (10.0 mi), Lake Leelanau, Michigan (11.3 mi), Northport, Michigan (13.3 mi), Bellaire, Michigan (13.7 mi), Leland, Michigan (14.1 mi)

Old Mission Vacation Rentals

Old Mission Weather & Climate

Four distinct seasons with a lake effect that is quite strong during much of the year describes the climate of the northern region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The lake effect increases cloudiness and snowfall during late fall and winter, and also modifies the temperatures - keeping them cooler in the summer. The weather in the Great Lakes region is known for being very changeable. An old saying goes, "If you don't like the weather, wait a day and it will change." The "Chain of Lakes Region" in northwest Michigan sees a lot of moisture throughout the year in the form of showers and thunderstorms during the summer and snow and ice during the winter. In winter, the humidity from the lake condenses as snow when it reaches land, creating quite heavy snowfalls in some areas. During the winter, the temperature of the lakes continues to drop, and ice sometimes covers portions of the lakes. Summers are warm, but periods of extreme heat and humidity are infrequent.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	27°F	13°F	1.42 in.	-
February	29°F	12°F	0.78 in.	-
March	38°F	19°F	1.50 in.	-
April	50°F	29°F	2.27 in.	-
May	64°F	40°F	2.33 in.	-
June	73°F	49°F	2.94 in.	-
July	78°F	55°F	2.51 in.	-
August	76°F	54°F	3.48 in.	-
September	68°F	47°F	3.84 in.	-
October	56°F	37°F	2.88 in.	-
November	43°F	28°F	2.05 in.	-
December	32°F	19°F	1.53 in.	-

Old Mission Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Cherry Capital airport (TVC) located about 15 miles southwest of Old Mission in Traverse City, Michigan, the Otsego County airport (GLR) located approximately 38 miles east of Old Mission in Gaylord, Michigan, the Pellston Regional Of Emmet County airport (PLN) located roughly 53 miles northeast of Old Mission in Pellston, Michigan, and finally the Manistee County Blacker airport (MBL) located around 60 miles southwest of Old Mission in Manistee, Michigan.

Old Mission Attractions


Golf Courses
Elk Rapids Golf Course	Elk Rapids	MI	5.8 mi.
Veronica Valley Golf Course	Lake Leelanau	MI	11.1 mi.
Bellaire Golf Club	Bellaire	MI	13.7 mi.
Chief Golf Course	Bellaire	MI	13.7 mi.
Farm Golf Club	Bellaire	MI	13.7 mi.
Hawks Eye Golf Club	Bellaire	MI	13.7 mi.
High Pointe Golf Club	Williamsburg	MI	13.9 mi.
Bay Meadows Golf Course	Traverse City	MI	15.3 mi.
Crown Golf Course	Traverse City	MI	15.3 mi.
Elmbrook Golf Course	Traverse City	MI	15.3 mi.
Mitchell Creek Golf Course	Traverse City	MI	15.3 mi.
Antrim Dells Golf Club	Ellsworth	MI	18.2 mi.
Cedar Hills Golf Course	Traverse City	MI	18.6 mi.
Lakes of the North Deer Run Golf Course	Mancelona	MI	21.3 mi.
Windmill Farm of Mancelona	Mancelona	MI	21.3 mi.
Grandview Golf Club	Kalkaska	MI	21.7 mi.
Timber Wolf Golf Club	Kalkaska	MI	21.7 mi.
Twin Birch Golf Club	Kalkaska	MI	21.7 mi.
Mallard Golf Club	East Jordan	MI	22.1 mi.
Ye Nyne Olde Holles	East Jordan	MI	22.1 mi.
Mistwood Golf Course	Lake Ann	MI	24.2 mi.
Interlochen Golf Club	Interlochen	MI	26.0 mi.
Belvedere Golf Club	Charlevoix	MI	26.9 mi.
Charlevoix Country Club	Charlevoix	MI	26.9 mi.
Charlevoix Golf Course	Charlevoix	MI	26.9 mi.
Dunmaglas Golf Course	Charlevoix	MI	26.9 mi.

Ski Areas
Shanty Creek	Bellaire	MI	13.5 mi.
Sugar Loaf Resort	Cedar	MI	17.1 mi.
The Homestead Resort	Glen Arbor	MI	24.9 mi.
Boyne USA Resorts	Boyne Falls	MI	31.2 mi.
Crystal Mountain	Thompsonville	MI	38.0 mi.
Treetops Sylvan	Gaylord	MI	39.9 mi.
Nubs Nob	Harbor Springs	MI	40.4 mi.
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort	Cadillac	MI	49.3 mi.
Riverview Highlands	Riverview	MI	105.1 mi.

State Parks
Traverse City State Park		MI	15.7 mi.
D H Day State Park		MI	26.7 mi.
Interlochen State Park		MI	27.2 mi.
Young State Park		MI	28.6 mi.
Otsego Lake State Park		MI	39.5 mi.

Museums
Dennos Museum Center	Traverse City	MI	15.3 mi.	(Multidisciplinary)

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