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There’s a saying up here in the dune country. The sand gives, and the sand takes away.

Many of Traverse City's most interesting structures are not only open to the public, but are places where you can have a nice dinner, do some shopping, relax over cocktails or enjoy a concert or a movie.

Let’s get this said at the outset: When it comes to travel, I’m not a big fan of itineraries, bucket lists or checklists of any kind. Vacation should be relaxing.

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.

By MIKE NORTON I like having places that I can keep "all to myself." But I have to admit that I'm really glad about Grand Traverse County's decision to start running a ferry service to Power Island .

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For over a decade, one of our star attractions has been the Village at Grand Traverse Commons -- Traverse City's former mental hospital -- whose stately buildings are being transformed into a bustling

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A Traverse City Film Festival crowd in the City Opera House. By MIKE NORTON It may well be the only opera house where no opera has ever been performed. But Traverse City’s handsome

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Lots of browsers at Wilson Antiques on Union Street By MIKE NORTON I’m not much of a shopper. But I’m a really good browser. Heck, I can browse for hours. And if I’m not browsing in a bookstore,

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Well, it’s certainly been a dramatic autumn in Traverse City this year. The trees have been late coming into their fall color, and the weather has been full of sturm und drang – one minute there’s

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Autumn glory along the Bellaire River By MIKE NORTON Last week, I was definitely in the mood for a change of pace – and I knew the fall colors would be especially good in the area east and north

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TRAVERSE CITY SPOTLIGHTS

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Category - History

Sleeping Bear Shipwrecks Lure Snorkelers & Divers

Historic Traverse City Buildings That You Can Experience for Yourself

The TC Highlights: What to See When You’ve Only Got a Weekend to See It

Myths and Legends of the Traverse City Area

Now You Won't Need a Boat to Get to Power Island!

Grand Traverse Commons Tours: a Popular Visitor Attraction

Traverse City's Victorian Opera House: Still Fun at 121!

All Our Yesterdays: Antique-ing in Traverse City

Hiking at The Timbers Recreation Area, 250 Acres of Awesome!

Bellaire: Great Scenery, Great Food and (Best of All!) Great Beer