May is Michigan Wine Month. Join in on Northern Michigan’s month-long event: Traverse City Uncorked. Plan a tour spanning the nearly fifty local wineries and sip award-winning wines made with grapes grown on the 45th parallel. Savings, prizes, and special offers await.
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7 Michigander must-dos in Traverse City
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 5:00 PM by Traverse City Tourism
Yay! It’s officially spring. Over the next several months there will be lots of days full of sunshine and swimming, beaches and boating, festivals and fall color, hiking, biking, fishing, golfing...the list could go right through to next winter.
With so many ways to experience the beauty of Michigan’s upcoming seasons, it can help to make a list. So, here are seven classic activities for a healthy dose of Mitten State fun:
5 ways to make the most of spring in Traverse City
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 1:00 PM by Traverse City Tourism
May is Michigan Wine Month. It also happens to be the peak bloom for cherry blossoms in the Traverse City area. Combine those two occasions and you’ve got the perfect recipe for one of springtime’s most anticipated events: TC Uncorked.
Our Neighbors: Small Towns Around Traverse City
Thursday, February 1, 2024 12:00 PM by Traverse City Tourism
Many visitors use the words “Traverse City” as a kind of shorthand for the entire region of peninsulas, islands and forested highlands surrounding Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay.
10 Reasons to Visit Traverse City in 2024
Monday, January 29, 2024 12:00 PM by Traverse City Tourism
Believe it or not, one month of the new year is already gone. Before you know it, the cherry blossoms will be in bloom, then summer beach days will arrive. Not long after that, fall colors will pop and we’ll be ringing in 2025 at the CherryT Ball Drop in downtown Traverse City.
The seasons go by
It's time for a mini vacay to Traverse City
Thursday, January 25, 2024 3:00 PM by Traverse City Tourism
Guess what? 2024 is a leap year!
The extra day of February might get you excited about spending even more time out in the snow. Or maybe you relish more opportunities to appreciate the warm comforts of wintertime inside. Either way, you can take advantage of the longer month with a winter weekend
Irresistible Reasons to Visit Traverse City this Winter
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 12:00 PM by Traverse City Tourism
In the winter, Traverse City is a remarkable sight with pristine snowscapes and the serene embrace of Lake Michigan. Step outside and enjoy the season. When it’s time to warm up and unwind, we invite you to get cozy indoors. Sip local beverages at wineries, breweries, or distilleries. Experience the warmth of our vibrant arts community at galleries, museums, and theatres. Whether you’re seeking the thrill of winter sports or the comfort of being inside, Traverse City offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation for your long weekend.
Explore our list of the top activities that will make this season your most exciting one yet!
Winter Fun in Benzie
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 12:00 PM by Traverse City Tourism
With so many incredible destinations all across northern Michigan, Benzie County flies a bit under the radar. Many Michiganders don’t know about all the wintry joy that awaits in the collection of laid-back lakeshore communities southwest of Traverse City.
What you’ll discover when you visit is an assortment of attractions that make Benzie County an amazing place this time of year. It’s home to one of Michigan’s best ski resorts with Crystal Mountain and offers some of the best winter hiking in America’s most beautiful place, the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It’s where you can find several charming lake towns and Michigan’s first farm distillery, too.
The Bear Never Hibernates
Monday, December 11, 2023 5:00 PM by Traverse City Tourism
There is one bear where hibernation is not part of an annual hibernation ritual: the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Many people don’t realize that the National Lakeshore is open year-round. Word to the wise: if you miss a visit in winter, you are missing out on a remarkable experience.
Eight unforgettable ways to have holiday fun in Traverse City
Thursday, November 9, 2023 12:00 PM by Traverse City Tourism
Halloween has come and gone. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. And Christmas comes just a few weeks after that – 31 shopping days, to be exact.
Of course, not all shopping days are created equal. Nor do all places to shop offer the same magical experience.