Over the river and through the woods…experience a winter wonderland on these Northern Michigan sleigh rides in Empire, Gaylord, Traverse City and more sweet towns.
Giveaway! Enter to win a sleigh ride courtesy of Fantail Farms in Benzonia. Winners will be notified January 15, 2021.
Thunder Bay Resort | Hillman
Named a “Top 10 Event” by USA Today, the sleigh whisks you off to view elk and then enjoy a gourmet five-course dinner and wine tasting in a cozy log cabin.
Boyne Mountain | Boyne Falls
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings throughout the winter, bundle up and settle in for a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Free to all resort guests.
Cook Family Farm | Gaylord
Two teams of Belgian horses jingle their way through a winter wonderland. The ride ends at a cabin where hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies await.
Crystal Mountain | Thompsonville
Climb aboard a horse-drawn surrey and clippity-clop around the resort grounds past festive winter lights and views of the ski runs. The ride ends with hot chocolate beside a campfire.
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Antler Ridge Farms | Williamsburg
At Dave and Sandy Hoxsie’s Antler Ridge Farm, Percherons Dixie and Danny pull an old-fashioned sleigh out to the woods, where a bonfire and hot chocolate and marshmallows await.
Fantail Farm | Benzonia
Two-seater sleighs, bobsleds and wagon-style sleighs are pulled by American Brabants and a Percheron along 1.9 miles of wooded trails. Finish up with hot cocoa for you and a pat for Roscoe the pony-horse mascot.
Ranch Rudolph | Traverse City
Belgians Prince and Monte (2,200 pounds each of grace and love) pull your sleigh through the Boardman River Valley.
All Things Northern Michigan Winter
- Read an In-Depth Experience of a Snowy Sleigh Ride at Fantail Farm in Benzonia
- Ski, Snowshoe, or bike the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
- Hike to Northern Michigan’s Breathtaking Frozen Waterfalls
- Where & How to Spot a Snowy Owl in Northern Michigan
Find this article and many others in the December 2020 issue of Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine; or subscribe to get Traverse delivered to your door all year round.
