GETTING TO
Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge
Ten miles northeast of Traverse City, Michigan
Looking for the best casino in Traverse City, MI? Turtle Creek Casino is the only casino in Traverse City. Combined with our sister property Leelanau Sands Casino, you’ll have the best dining and gaming options in northern Michigan – with the relaxing countryside in Leelanau County and the great shopping and food scene in downtown Traverse City, you won’t want to leave!
Come visit our Las Vegas-style casino with a little northern Michigan charm. Offering a 56,000 sq ft casino floor packed with casino games and a variety of slots, as well as a high limit room for the high rollers. Stay the night in our modern hotel just an elevator ride away from the casino floor.
Whether you’re looking to book a room, need help getting here, or have a general question, we’re always here for you.
CASINO NEAR ME
FROM ANN ARBOR
Take M-14 to US-23 North, toward Brighton. Continue as it becomes I-75 North. At Grayling, take M-72 West through Kalkaska into Williamsburg. Just before the Traverse City area, you will see the landmark water tower for Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel on the right. You’re here!
FROM DETROIT
Take I-75 North to Grayling. In Grayling, turn left onto M-72 West and drive through Kalkaska to Williamsburg. Ten miles past Kalkaska, just before the Traverse City area, you will see the landmark water tower for Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel on the right. Turn into the parking lot and come on in!
FROM TRAVERSE CITY
You are very, very close! From Traverse City, take Grandview Parkway/Munson Avenue/US-31 Northeast around East Grand Traverse Bay toward Acme. In Acme, turn right onto M-72 East. Drive four miles and you can’t miss our water tower on the left!
FROM GRAND RAPIDS
Take US-131 North to Kalkaska. In Kalkaska turn left onto M-72 West toward Traverse City. After 10 miles on M-72 West Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel will be on the right side of the road. You will see our landmark water tower. Turn into the parking lot and come on in!
FROM GAYLORD
In Gaylord, head west on Main Street/M-32 West until it T’s at US-131. Turn left, taking US-131 South to Kalkaska. In Kalkaska, turn right onto M-72 West. Ten miles past Kalkaska, just before the Traverse City area, you will see the landmark water tower for Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel on the right. Take a right into the parking lot and you have officially arrived!
FROM SAULT STE. MARIE
Take I-75 South over the Mackinac Bridge to Gaylord. In Gaylord, turn right onto M-32 West and take it until it T’s at US-131. Turn left, taking US-131 South to Kalkaska. In Kalkaska, turn right onto M-72 West. We’re ten miles past Kalkaska, just a few miles before the Traverse City area. Keep your eye out for our water tower on your right!