Traverse City Travel Blog

March is Women’s History Month, and we’re celebrating three of the women who are shaping the future of Traverse City and beyond. As leaders of a world-class resort, a pie emporium, and the largest running club in the state, these women are creating legacies that will carry on for generations. And along the way, they’ve made our region a more wonderful place to live and visit.

Do you know NOBO? The North Boardman Lake District waits to be explored just east of downtown Traverse City. It’s home to Boardman Lake, multiple breweries and restaurants, and great walking and biking trails. Get to know NOBO with our itinerary below!

The northern Michigan area is home to dozens of incredible attractions, like the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, and the region’s many freshwater beaches. But whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth, there’s still more to explore. Let’s get to know some of the Traverse City area’s hidden gems.

Looking for an outdoor art experience? Head to downtown Traverse City, where murals and street art have begun to pop up to decorate the sides of buildings and illuminate alleyways. While there are more than just these murals downtown—and far more than that around the region—we chose these classics to start your art education.

Everyone loves a day at the beach, but not all of us want to spend that day sunbathing. If you’re looking for a more engaging way to spend your time on the lakeshore, look no further. We’ve compiled some of our favorite beach activities for all ages.

Summertime means fun time in Traverse City, and keeping the kiddos engaged during a trip up north is easy with our top 10 family-friendly activities in northern Michigan. Best of all, these activities can all be done outdoors, and many of them are free!