Traverse City Travel Blog

When thinking about a Northern Michigan summer, what often comes to mind are fresh cherries and farm stands filled with zucchini, tomatoes, and greens. But there’s another joyful agricultural season throughout the summer and early fall: flower season! With no pressure to cook them up, flowers can be the perfect way to support local farmers during a Traverse City visit. Here are a few suggestions for a vacation in bloom: 

The road to the Paris Olympics this year runs through Traverse City. Or so it seems. Fans of the Equestrian Olympics Competition will witness several horses and riders who honed their athletic abilities at the Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS).

“We were a small piece of their story,” said Lindsay

With the rise in popularity of fully remote and hybrid jobs, many travelers are opting to take their work on the road with them. In lieu of spending their hard-earned PTO, these new-age digital nomads are opting to work by day and play by night in the destination of their choice. This new work

“It’s gorgeous here.” There’s a tone of amazement in his voice as Commander Alex Armatas describes flying over Grand Traverse Bay on his first approach to the area.

With over 4,500 flight hours, Armatas, has seen most of the country from very high levels at very fast speeds. He’s the Commander,

Picture this: the sun painting the sky in hues of orange and pink as it sets over the tranquil waters of Lake Michigan, casting a golden glow on soft, sandy shores.

This is the magic of the beaches in our region, where each stretch of sand tells a story of relaxation, adventure, and natural beauty.

Since 1925, the National Cherry Festival has been eight days of food, fun, family-friendly activities, and entertainment, all topped with a cherry of course. This event is a vibrant celebration that pays homage to our region's rich cherry-growing heritage. With over 100 events, it’s hard to pick just one to attend. 

Our region boasts a vibrant culinary scene with Asian Fusion restaurants that combine the various cuisines of different Asian countries to create dishes that will satisfy your taste buds. Whether indulging in a sushi roll or savoring a spicy noodle bowl, you are bound to have a memorable dining experience. 

From the Top Resort Course in America to one of the toughest tracks in the country, there’s some phenomenal golf to play when you come stay in the Traverse City area.

Just steps away from Beulah Beach in the heart of a charming small town with restaurants named Lucky Dog and Hungry Tummy, there’s an old train depot that doubles as the trailhead for one of the finest bike paths in northern Michigan.

The Betsie Valley Trail runs along the shore of beautiful

In my 20-plus years as a wine journalist, educator, and wine taster, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the perfect approach to wine and food pairings. I even co-authored an entire book on it.

I feel passionate about putting wine into a real-life context rather than expecting non-industry people to taste wine in a sealed void, and since most people drink wine with food and find it’s the most fun and least complicated way of getting to know different styles and varieties of wine, it makes sense that I and they consider wine pairings advice valuable.