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Happy Trails Bike along miles of paved and natural trails

Country Roads Wind your way through spectacular fall color

TC Beer Week Seven days of craft beer events

Tranquil Walks Stroll along miles of sugar-sand beaches

Autumn Wine Country Savor harvest time at picturesque wineries & tasting rooms

Cherry Capital Airport Makes getting to Traverse City easy

Fall is All Around!

Fall is a favorite season for many locals and visitors alike. The days are warm, the nights are cool, and you won’t find a prettier place to take a color tour. Rolling hills are painted in deep reds, bright oranges and sunny yellows – a striking contrast against the sapphire blue of Grand Traverse Bay. Harvest time means wine tours, hay rides, and cider & doughnuts. Kayak down a lazy river or bike along miles of paved trails. Here’s to fall in Traverse City!

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Traverse City Highlights

Customize Your Tour

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Traverse City Beer Week

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Fab Fall Packages

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Fall Color Report

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Highlighted Events

Empire Hops Festival This fun festival promises to have "all the food, beverages, music and excitement" of the Chamber's…more

Sleeping Bear Marathon Join us for a scenic marathon and half marathon in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National…more

Downtown Traverse City Halloween … October closes with a parade of little ghosts and goblins as Downtown Traverse City hosts…more

Iceman Cometh Challenge The Bell's Beer Iceman Cometh Challenge is back for its 26th year! The 29-mile mountain bike race…more

TCBW Pub Crawl - Downtown Traverse … TCBW kicks off Friday with a pub crawl sponsored by the area's own Short's Brewing Company! Stop by…more

Traverse City Beer Week Traverse City Beer Week showcases a series of events highlighting this fabulous craft beer scene.…more

North VS South Brewery Battle with … It's a North versus South Brewery Battle between Short’s Brewing Company and Atwater Brewery. This…more

Great Macaroni & Cheese Bake-Off - … The Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula will host some of the area's top restaurant chefs who have…more

Santa's Arrival, Tree Lighting & … The holiday season kicks off when Santa comes to town! Join the downtown shops and restaurants for a…more

Ladies' Night Holiday Shopping in … A tribute to the ladies! Join the restaurants and merchants of Downtown Traverse City for a night…more

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Visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive

Empire Bluffs Trail in Fall

Fall at Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook

Pyramid Point

Lake Michigan Shoreline

Winter View of Manitou Islands

Empire Bluffs Trail

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Winter

Ice on Empire Beach in Winter

Sleeping Bear Point

Glen Haven Blacksmith Musuem

Glen Haven

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

South Manitou Lighthouse

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Number 9 Overlook

Specials and Accolades

It's the perfect time to save money and receive great value on a vacation getaway!

TC Tops the List!

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Fall Lodging Packages