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With 35 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers many perfect places to sunbathe, beach walk, rock pick, build sand castles and play in the waves.

Tell us a little about what a Business Development Manager does at Traverse City Tourism? The Business Development Manager position is new to TC Tourism, so I feel like it will be ever changing. I am in charge of advertising for the Annual Visitor Guide, our Affiliate Memberships, and other promotional pieces.

It’s that time of year again! Everyone in Traverse City is looking to dine al fresco -- on a patio, deck or overlooking Grand Traverse Bay. There’s a lot of great places where you can eat outside, we’re highlighting a few of our favorites.

Tell us about what a Sales and Services Assistant does at Traverse City Tourism. Basically what it comes down to is that I get to assist in creating great experiences and memories for folks! Pretty awesome job, right? I help make connections and assist in planning primarily with our social guests. Whether it be a wedding, family reunion or any social gathering I’m the person that can help make it happen. I also provide support services for our amazing sales and services team.

We know your vacation time is precious, which is why we have put together a list of our favorite places to grab a meal near downtown Traverse City to expedite your decision-making process! 

Traverse City’s official LGBT+ Pride Celebration and Michigan’s Premier Destination Pride event is taking place June 18-24 throughout downtown Traverse City, and it goes by the name of Up North Pride.

As you’re traveling in and out of Traverse City please be aware of construction in the area. Below are sections of the region where road updates are happening. 

Just like that, the cherry blossoms are here! While we aren't in full bloom just yet, there are many areas that are starting to pop! 

With summer just around the corner and the arrival of warmer temperatures we are excited about a lot of the activities here in the Traverse City region. Some of our favorites include visiting great wineries, eating delicious meals and spending as many days as possible on the beach.

It's almost official, cherry blossoms will begin blooming in the next week or two!