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Who’s ready for sun and excitement? We sure are, but if you’re not then you may want to stay home because the National Cherry Festival   is almost back! With it comes the annual cacophony of parades, rides, picnics, concerts, and some weird type of fruit that everyone seems to be going on about.

Dark. Decadent. And undeniably delicious. What’s not to love about chocolate? And what better way to celebrate our favorite confection than with a festival? The Traverse City Chocolate Festival, to be exact. 

It’s always good to be in good company. Once again, Traverse City is being listed as one of the places you ought to see before you die – and so have our neighbors on the Leelanau Peninsula.

  By MIKE NORTON Every place has its myths and legends -- and the more remote and evocative a place, the more legends it acquires. They’re told around campfires, repeated among friends, even sung over the radio.

Tell us about what a Digital Marketing Manager does at Traverse City Tourism. In a marketing job every day is a little different, and that is what makes it exciting! My job responsibilities include

In this new blog series a Traverse City Tourism employee will be featured once a month. Each story provides an "inside" look at the people behind the scenes who promote the region and help make it an

We've landed on countless lists citing Traverse City, Michigan as a mecca for the gastronomically enthusiastic traveler. But what makes our little lakeside town such a delight for the culinary tourist? I've narrowed it down to 5 1/2 reasons why I love our foodie town. 

What do you love about Traverse City? Beaches, colorful sunsets, delicious food, award-winning wines, craft brews, four season recreation, and so much more—whatever you favor you will find in "Take Me

Guest blogger Dave Barrons explains how the Sleeping Bear Birding Trail from Traverse City to Manistee makes it easier to find the area's best birding sites. Let's start with this interesting set of

By MIKE NORTON For some people, a family trip to Traverse City just wouldn’t be the same without the family dog. Fortunately, this is a pretty pooch-friendly town. The same natural attractions that