Imagine – a new 100,000-sq. ft. world-class Spa Complex including 7,000 sq. ft. of luxurious treatment space incorporated into workout facilities and the tennis center.

The Spa features a private wellness consultation area, men's and women's sauna, relaxation room, aerobics & yoga studio, cardio-theater with 20 state-of-the-art machines, weight room, two indoor swimming pools, four whirlpools, five indoor and four outdoor tennis courts, The Nordic Center, and much more. The Spa's 21 treatment areas incorporate more than 15 personal treatment rooms, so guests can schedule convenient appointments with ease.

It's all part of a total holistic lifestyle that can now be yours at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Whether you're jumpstarting a new, healthy lifestyle, or getting away from it all with golf, tennis, and nutritious cuisine, you'll find everything you're looking for.

Renew your body and spirit
The Spa itself offers all of the latest treatments, among them: hydrotherapy, Kneipp therapy, body wraps, massage, and mineral masks. Facials, advanced beauty services, and a complete salon to pamper guests from head to toe.

In addition, explore:

Personal mind and body fitness training Individual and group yoga instruction Body sculpting strength training Tai Chi Water-based aerobic exercise Personal and group tennis instruction Year-round sports including golf, tennis, cross-country skiing, and snow-shoeing

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At the top of your game
After indulging in all the delights of our Spa Complex, expend some excess energy on an invigorating activity. Golf on one of our three magnificent courses. Compete and practice that backhand on our tennis courts. Immerse yourself in our invigorating Northwoods landscape with its wealth of recreational opportunities. Visit local wineries for tours and tastings, enjoy a host of special seasonal events. The opportunities are many, whatever the time of year. To find out more information about these, and many other area attractions, visit our Traverse City Visitors Bureau page.

Spruce Run Golf Course Description
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s original resort course, Spruce Run, began as the nine-hole Acme Public Golf Course, which was expanded to 18 holes in the late 1970s. It was redesigned as a 6,741-yard, par-72 course in 1979 by former University of Michigan Golf Coach, William Newcomb, and renamed The Resort Course. It was given the name Spruce Run in 1992 as a reflection of the numerous fir and spruce trees that line its fairways and undulating greens. During development of The Wolverine, designed by Gary Player, Spruce Run was shortened to a par-70 course. More forgiving than The Bear, Spruce Run is fun to play. It winds among the rolling hills surrounding the Hotel overlooking East Grand Traverse Bay. Water comes into play on 13 holes. The Michigan Open was played on Spruce Run from 1981 through 1984. The nines were reversed for the Michigan Open to provide a tougher finishing hole and provide a better view of the finish for the gallery and press from the clubhouse. Blue Tees Yardage: 6,304 USGA Rating: 70.8 USGA Slope: 130 Par: 70 White Tees Yardage: 5,696 USGA Rating: 68.1 USGA Slope: 126 Par: 70 Red Tees Yardage: 4,726 USGA Rating: 68.2 USGA Slope: 125 Par: 70

OK, I've golfed but now I'm hungry. Where can I get a bite to eat?

Funny, you should ask...

Trillium
Experience the Trillium Restaurant and Lounge located on the 16th and 17th floors of the Tower. Breathtaking views of Grand Traverse Bay and our championship golf courses are merely the beginning. Enjoy live entertainment every weekend while indulging in a variety of refreshing spirits.  We invite everyone to discover first hand the definitive cuisine that is northern Michigan fine dining. An impressive selection of appetizers, entrees, salads, desserts and regional culinary surprises await you. For the wine aficionado, we offer a diverse wine list featuring wines and spirits from around the world. Join us for dinner seven days a week, or delight in our buffet brunch every Sunday. Reservations are highly recommended for dinner or brunch and can easily be made through our concierge or by calling the resort directly.

Sweetwater Cafe
Open daily, Sweetwater Café offers casual dining in an open kitchen atmosphere. With a wide variety of breakfast specialties, sandwiches, salads, pastas, and hearty entrees, including a salad bar, there is something for everyone at any time of the day. Sweetwater is located just off the main lobby.

The Grille
Housed in the Resort's Northwoods-inspired Clubhouse, The Grille is a natural -- whether for a favorite beverage at the bar, or a relaxing meal with seating in the dining room and on a patio. From the patio guests enjoy a spectacular view of the 18th green on our premier golf course, The Bear. The Grille menu features hearty preparations of familiar club fare: Soups and sandwiches, appetizers and salads, and entrees for the sporting appetite.

Marketplace
We invite you to experience the Marketplace, located just steps away from the Tower elevators in the Gallery of Shops. Marketplace offers deli sandwiches, ice cream, pizza, hand-made chocolates, fresh brewed Starbucks® coffee and the daily newspaper.

For a truly legendary stay, make your reservation online today. For information on individual restaurants or catering, please e-mail us at dining@gtresort.com or call 1-800-236-1577.

But how do I get to the resort?

Dah, ever heard of MAPQUEST.COM?  Just kidding, if you need directions...
FROM CHICAGO: Take I-94 south to 80/90 east. Continue through Gary/South Bend on 80/90. Go north at 131 (to Kalamazoo). Continue north to 72. Go west on 72 approx. 15 miles. Go north on 31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road. FROM CLEVELAND: Take I-94 south to 80/90 west to route 23 . Go north on 23 and continue on 23/75 to route 72. Go west on 72 approx. 35-40 miles. Go north on 31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road. FROM INDIANANPOLIS: Take 31 north to 80/90. Go east on 80/90 to 131. Continue north to route 72. Go west on 72 approx. 15 miles. Go north on 31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road. FROM MILWAUKEE: Take I-94 south to 80. Continue east on 80/90 until 131. Continue through Gary/South Bend on 80/90. Go north at 131 (to Kalamazoo). Continue north to 72. Go west on 72 approx. 15 miles. Go north on 31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road. FROM DETROIT: Take 75 north to route, 72. Go west on 72 approx. 35-40 miles. Go north on 31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road. FROM LANSING: Take route 27 north to exit 254 this exit will turn into route 72. Go west on 72 approx. 35-40 miles. Go north on 31 about 1/2 mile. Resort will be on the east (rt.) side of the road. FROM CHERRY CAPITAL AIRPORT: Take Airport Access Road north through the light to US 31 and turn right (north). Go north on 31 approximately 10 minutes to the intersection of US 31 and M-72. Continue through the light and the resort will be on the right side of the highway. WEBSITE: www.grandtraverseresort.com

Q: Golfing around riff-raff bothers my golf game, is there a Dress Code?
A:  Collared Shirt & Kilt Required. Just kidding, no kilt necessary but you will need Long Pants or Walking Shorts. INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE: T-Shirt, Tank Top, Athletic Shorts, cut-offs or denim.  Jim's rule also in effect... anything with a MSU logo strictly forbidden.  GOLF SPIKE RULE: Non-metal spiked shoes are required.

Here's a calender of events at the Grand Traverse Resort:

June 13 - Camp Traverse Day Camp for 6-12 Year-Olds Begins

June 19 - Father’s Day - Trillium Father’s Day Buffet Brunch

June 20-23 - Golf Your Daylights Out Promotion

June 24-25 - Detroit Newspapers Michigan Open Pro-Am

June 27-30 - Detroit Newspapers Michigan Open Championship

July 1-31 - Spa Grand Traverse - Cherry Month

July 2-9 - National Cherry Festival in Traverse City

July 2-9 - Trillium, Sweetwater Café, Clubhouse Grille Cherry Festival Dinner, Drink & Dessert Specials

July 4 - Independence Day

August 1-7 - Center for Automotive Research Automotive Management Briefing Seminars

August 3-6 - Harbor Days in Elk Rapids

August 8-9 - Traverse City Junior Golf Championships

August 14 - Fall Room & Package Rates Begin (through November 12)

September TBD - Detroit Red Wings “Champions with a Heart” Golf Outing Fundraiser (Tentative)

September 5 - Labor Day - Beach Club Closes

Sept 18-Oct 6 - Fall Golf Course Aerification Season

October TBD - Trillium Harvest Theme Events

October 16 - Boss’s Day

October 16 - Jim McLean Golf School Closes for the Season

October 30 - Daylight Savings Time Ends

October 30 - Golf Season Ends (Spruce Run remains open weather permitting)

October 31 - Halloween

November 1-30 - Spa Grand Traverse – Spa Awareness Month

November 6 - Trillium Sunday Buffet Brunch with Live Jazz (11am-3pm through April 2006)

November 8 - Traverse City Area C of C Business Expo & Economic Forecast Breakfast

November 5 - Iceman Cometh Mountain Bike Race

November 13 - Winter Room & Package Rates Begin

November 15-30 - Michigan Firearms Deer Hunting Season

November 25 - Thanksgiving - Trillium Thanksgiving Grand Buffet

December 2 - Biggest Little Christmas Party

December 5 - Nordic Center Opens (Weather Permitting)

December 2-4 - GTRS Junior Tennis Open

December 25 - Christmas Day - Trillium Christmas Grand Buffet

December 30-Jan 1 - New Year’s Weekend Party Package

December 31 - New Year’s Eve - Trillium New Year’s Eve Dinner & Party