Paris Hilton treated Traverse City, Michigan, to a lakeside showcase of “lake life” this week, posting a series of photos from an August 10, 2025 getaway that give fans a closer look at her family vacation along Grand Traverse Bay. The reality star, actress and DJ shared 20 snapshots on Instagram and Facebook, captured around Bardon’s Wonder Freeze on Front Street, with the West Arm of the bay visible in several images.
In the photos, Hilton appears with her young son, Phoenix, who seems to be about two and a half years old, holding his hand in one shot and standing with an ice cream cone in another. A separate image features the two on a boat and another shows Hilton with her daughter, London, who is just under two, as well as several other people. The posts also include visuals of Hilton cruising in a green convertible and enjoying time on a dock and on a lake, as well as a tubing moment on the water.
This isn’t Hilton’s first trip to Traverse City. The Free Press previously reported her visit in 2020 with Carter Reum, then her boyfriend and now husband, who is the founder of M13 Ventures. Reum and Hilton were married in 2021 and now live in Los Angeles.
Context around Hilton’s 2025 calendar has included buzz about her performing as a DJ this year, with reports linking her to a set at the Big E Fair in western Massachusetts. While the Traverse City posts paint a personal, family-forward portrait, they also reflect Hilton’s ongoing multi-hyphenate career as an entertainer and businesswoman who often shares candid moments from her life with fans online.
What this shows: Hilton continues to blend her public entertainment career with personal moments, using travel and family time to connect with followers. For local fans, the posts offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at a global celebrity enjoying a Midwestern summer.
Summary: Paris Hilton’s Aug. 10, 2025 Lake Michigan getaway in Traverse City features family moments with her children, revisits past visits to the area, and sits alongside chatter about her DJ work and other ventures, illustrating her ongoing balance of public performance and private life.
Positive note: The spotlight on simple, joyful family moments provides a feel-good angle that underscores Hilton’s multi-faceted life beyond her high-profile career.