Feel the wind and the lake light in a 2025 Polaris Slingshot rental around Traverse City. This four-hour open-air roadster experience blends scenic peninsula drives with a safety-first rental setup—ideal for adventurous cruisers and scenic photographers.
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You slide into the low cockpit and the lake-breezes push at the edges of the roadster—no roof, no doors, just the engine’s growl and the shoreline unrolling ahead. In Traverse City the Slingshot is less a car than a way to read the peninsula: wind, light, and road.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical exertion required; riders should be able to enter/exit a low vehicle and tolerate wind exposure for several hours.
Wildlife
History
Traverse City grew from a 19th-century lumber and shipping hub into a cherry-growing and tourism center; roads follow old logging and farm routes that reveal the area’s economic shifts.
Conservation
Keep to paved roads and marked pullouts, pack out trash, and respect private farmland—local operators encourage low-impact touring to protect shoreline and vineyard soils.
Reserve your spot on the 2025 Polaris Slingshot Redefining Open-Air Thrill Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring layered wind protection
Open-cockpit driving exposes you to wind and changing temperatures; a windproof jacket and thin gloves keep you comfortable on coastal stretches.
Secure your phone
Use a sturdy handlebar- or dash-mount for navigation and photos; loose devices can be distracting and dangerous in an open vehicle.
Watch local traffic laws
Stick to posted speeds and designated parking—M-22 has narrow sections and scenic pullouts where stopping is permitted only in safe spots.
Plan fuel and timing
Gas stations are sparser on peninsulas; start with a full tank and allow extra time for winery or overlook stops during summer weekends.
Helmet (provided)
Helmets are supplied but confirm fit and wear them for safety in an open vehicle.
Windproof jacket
Blocks wind chill during shoulder seasons and on lakeside stretches.
spring
Sunglasses with strap
Reduces glare from the lake and protects eyes from wind-driven debris.
summer
Closed-toe shoes
Provide secure footing when entering and exiting the low cockpit and during quick stops.