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Traverse City Accolades
Those of us who live in Traverse City already know what a special place it is. Just the same, it’s always nice to hear what others say about this great town and its surroundings. Here’s a list of national rankings that the Traverse City area has received over the last few years.
2024 Accolades
10 Unforgettable Small Towns To Visit In The Great Lakes Region (January 2024) - World Atlas
The 24 Best Places in the World to Visit in 2024 (January 2024) - CNN Travel
51 Most Romantic Places in the U.S. (January 2024) - Travel + Leisure
11 Ideal Destinations For A 3-Day Weekend In Michigan (February 2024) - World Atlas
10 Best Places to Celebrate Cherry Blossom Season Across the United States (March 2024) - Matador Network
40 Vacation Spots the Whole Family Will Love | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (March 2024) - The Today Show
40 Most Scenic Drives in America (April 2024) - Reader's Digest
15 Best Midwest Wineries Worthy of a Getaway (April 2024) - TimeOut
13 Best Small Towns in Michigan for a Charming Getaway (April 2024) - Travel + Leisure
The Best Bike Trails in Each US State (April 2024) - MSN
The Best Small Towns in the USA (May 2024) - TimeOut
The Best Weekend Escapes from Chicago (May 2024) - Observer
10 Best Beaches in Michigan (May 2024) - USA Today
The Most Beautiful Hikes That Show Off The Great Lakes (June 2024) - Explore
The 16 Best Places to Go for the Fourth of July (June 2024) - U.S News & World Report
6 Beaches to Love This July 4 (and All Summer Long) (July 2024) - New York Times
10 Best Beach Towns in Michigan (July 2024) - PureWow
8 Towns In Michigan With The Best Downtown Areas In 2024 (July 2024) - World Atlas
The best beaches in the US for summer trips (July 2024) - The Points Guy
10 Small U.S. Towns You Can Visit Without a Car (August 2024) - Travel + Leisure
30 Great Midwest Fall Color Getaways (August 2024) - Midwest Living
6 Undiscovered Small Towns in the Great Lakes Region (September 2024) - World Atlas
The Best Places to See Fall Foliage in the United States (September 2024) - The Pioneer Woman
6 of the Most Walkable Towns in the Great Lakes (September 2024) - World Atlas
7 Towns in the Great Lakes Region with Vibrant Downtown Areas (September 2024) - World Atlas
The coziest small US towns to visit this fall (September 2024) - Lonely Planet
America's Most Charming Main Streets, Ranked (September 2024) - MSN
The Best Small Town in Every State of the US (October 2024) - The Quick Report
The 14 Best Weekend Getaways from Chicago (October 2024) - U.S. News
The Best Wineries (and More) to Visit in Michigan Right Now (October 2024) - Wine Enthusiast
10 Best Places to Go in 2025 (December 2024) - Wall Street Journal
2023 Accolades
2024 Family Travel Awards: Must-See City (November 2023) - Good Housekeeping
The Most Exciting Foodie Town in Michigan (November 2023) - Love Food
13 Top Places To Visit In Michigan In The Fall (October 2023) - World Atlas
10 Quaint Fall Getaways In The Midwest To Book For A Colorful Trip (October 2023) - The Travel
12 Best U.S. Road Trips to See Fall Foliage (August 2023) - BestLife
9 Best Small Towns in America for Every Type of Traveler (August 2023) - Men's Journal
Find the Best of Leaf Peeping in Traverse City, Michigan ( August 2023) - Global Traveler USA
6 Great Destinations for Fall Foliage Hikes (August 2023) - WhereverFamily
8 Incredible Lighthouses to Visit in the U.S. and Canada (August 2023) - Outdoors
The 10 Best US Destinations For Wine Tourism In 2023 (July 2023) - The Travel
10 Most Beautiful Towns to Visit on the Great Lakes This Summer (June 2023) - The Travel
16 Best Places to Visit in Michigan According to Locals (June 2023) - Travel + Leisure
13 Towns in The Northern United States that Have the Best Main Streets (June 2023) - World Atlas
10 Best Lake Towns in the U.S. (June 2023) - BestLife
Budget Travel's Coolest Small Towns 2023 (May 2023) - Budget Travel
The U.S. Destinations Travel Experts Return to Again and Again (May 2023) - HuffPost
5 Lighthouses Where You Can Be an Overnight Keeper (April 2023) - Smithsonian Magazine
15 Most Underrated American Cities Worth a Visit (April 2023) - Reader's Digest
Top Golf Getaways Around the World (April 2023) - Luxury Travel Magazine
The 15 Best Lake Beaches in the USA (March 2023) - Fodor's Travel
16 Summer Vacation Ideas for an Unforgettable Family Experience (March 2023) - Good Housekeeping
The 10 Best Road Trips to Take With Your Family This Summer (March 2023) - The Points Guy
7 Underrated Cities for Wine Lovers in the US (March 2023) - Viator
10 Unlikely Cherry Blossom Destinations in the U.S. (March 2023) - Travel + Leisure
3 MI Cities on 'America's Favorite Small Towns To Visit' List (March 2023) - Patch
10 Underrated U.S. Destinations to Check Out This Spring (March 2023) - Travel Off Path
Athlete Choice Awards - Best Race Venue (March 2023), IRONMAN 70.3 in Frankfort
The 9 Most Picturesque Small Towns in Michigan (March 2023) - World Atlas
The Best Place to See Cherry Blossoms in the US (March 2023) - USA Today
10 Cities Known for Food and Drink in the USA (February 2023) - The Travel
The 39 Most Beautiful Main Streets Across America (February 2023) - Architectural Digest
20 Most Beautiful Small Towns in the U.S. (January 2023) - Travel & Leisure
12 Best Family Ski Resorts in North America/Crystal Mountain (January 2023) - Condé Nast Traveler
2022 Accolades
12 Best Romantic Getaways in Michigan You'll Love (December 2022) - MSN
14 Can't - Miss Food Festivals, Cooking Events and Cocktail Conferences to Hit this Year (January 2023) - Parade
The Craziest New Year's Eve Ball Drops in the U.S. (December 2022) - Time Out
The 23 Best Places to Go in the U.S. in 2023 (December 2022) - Condé Nast Traveler
12 Best Places to Buy a Lake House in the U.S. (November 2022) - Travel & Leisure
6 'Coziest' Small Towns in Michigan to Visit this Winter (October 2022) - MLive
The Best Ski Resorts in the U.S./Crystal Mountain (October 2022) - U.S. News & World Report
Premier Affordable Area to Retire in the US (August 2022) - Herald Review (Realtor.com)
8 Most Charming Towns Towns in the U.S. for a Fall Getaway (August 2022) - Best Life
USA Today Best Winery Hotel-Readers’ Choice 2022/Chateau Chantal (August 2022) - USA Today
The Most Accessible National Parks in the U.S./Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (July 2022) - Condé Nast Traveler
Every State's Top Fourth of July Show (July 2022) - Travel Pulse
7 of the Most Outdoorsy Cities in the U.S. (June 2022) - Trip Trivia
7 Secret Beaches that are Worth the Trip to Get There (May 2022) - Morningstar
The Most Beautiful Place in Each State (May 2022) - Travel & Leisure
10 of the Best Scenic Drives in U.S. National Parks (May 2022) - Trip Trivia
6 Great US Wine Regions You Haven't Visited Yet and Should in 2022 (April 2022) - Lonely Planet
8 Pro Traveler's Best Road Trip Ideas (April 2022) - AARP
8 Unexpected US Foodie Destinations (March 2022) - Lonely Planet
Midwest Living's Best of the Midwest Winners 2022 (February 2022) - Midwest Living
Top 50 Beaches in the US for 2022/Sleeping Bear Dunes (January 2022) - Randall "Mr. Beach" Kaplan
8 Charming Great Lake Beach Towns (January 2022) - World Atlas
22 Places You Need to Travel to in 2022 (January 2022) - Matador Network
2021 Accolades
Most Female-Friendly Golf Trip Destinations: Crystal Mountain & Grand Traverse Resort and Spa (December 2021) - Golf Digest
The Best Midwest Ski Resorts to Visit this Winter (November 2021) - Midwest Living
10 Best Wine Regions (October 2021) - USA Today
15 Best Fall Foliage Road Trips in North America (September 2021) - Fodor's Travel
Best County to Retire In Every State (August 2021) - MSN Money
25 Best Wineries in the United States (August 2021) - Reader's Digest
12 Best Family Summer Vacation Places in the U.S. (July 2021) - Readymade Travel Plans
27 Top Lake Vacations in the U.S. (June 2021) - U.S. News & World Report
The Best Beaches in the U.S. That Are Nowhere Near the Ocean (June 2021) - Fodor's Travel
2021 Best Beach Towns to Live In (June 2021) - WalletHub
Beach Destinations to Visit this Summer (May 2021) - Outside How
Small Town Beer Scene (March 2021) - USA Today, 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards
The Most Charming Historic Town in Every State, Northport (March 2021) - MSN Lifestyle
6 Scenic Midwest Roadtrips Perfect for Families (March 2021) - USA Today
25 Affordable US Travel Destinations (February 2021) - Travel Pulse
The Best Staycation in All 50 States (February 2021) - tripsavvy
Top 100 Spas in America (Crystal Mountain, January 2021) - Spas of America
25 Best U.S. Golf and Ski Resorts (Crystal Mountain, January 2021) - NBC Golf Channel
2020 Accolades
Top 25 Family-Friendly Ski Resorts in North America (Crystal Mountain, December 2020) - Travel + Leisure
Best Racing Cities in the US (November 2020) - RaceRaves
Family-Friendly Road Trips for Sun or Snow (October 2020) - Neamb
Stunning Fall Drives in Every State (October 2020) - MSN Travel
15 Best Thanksgiving Getaways for Families or Couples (October 2020) - Oprah Magazine
25 Best Wine Regions to Visit in the US (September 2020) - Travel Pulse
12 Best Places to Visit in Michigan (September 2020) - TripSavvy
The Best Daytrips in Every State (September 2020) - Reader's Digest
Most Vibrant Arts City (September 2020) - SMU Data Arts
The Most Beautiful Lake Towns in America (September 2020) - The Active Times
The Best Road Trips in the U.S. (August 2020) - Outside
The Most Charming Main Streets in America (August 2020) - MSN Travel
21 Best Winter Getaways to Start Planning Now (August 2020) - The Oprah Magazine
9 Quaint Michigan Beach Towns You Must Visit (August 2020) - Travel Awaits
The Best Road Trips in America: All the Great Lakes (August 2020) - Fodor's Travel
10 Best Road Trips From Chicago for a Weekend Getaway (July 2020) - MSN Travel
Coastal Scenic Drives You Can Take in North America (July 2020) - USA Today
The Best Hikes in the U.S. (July 2020) - Conde Nast Traveler
Michigan's Best of 2020 Winners (Summer 2020) - Michigan Meetings + Events
The Ultimate American Wine Road Trip (July 2020) - Matador Network
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit in Summer (July 2020) - AFAR
2020’s Best Beach Towns to Live In (June 2020) - WalletHub
8 Best Road Trips to Take in the Midwest (June 2020) - Trip Savvy
7 Best Road Trips in the Midwest (June 2020) - Travel + Leisure
Most Picturesque Beach Towns in the US (June 2020) - Woman's Day
The Must-Visit Small Town in Every State (June 2020) - Thrillist
6 Best Road Trips from Chicago (May 2020) - Travel + Leisure
The Perfect Weekend Getaway: Traverse City from Chicago (May 2020) - Fodor's Travel
10 Affordable Places to Retire on the Water (May 2020) - U.S. News and World Report
10 Best Social Distancing Travel Destinations In The USA (May 2020) - Pub Club
The Most Beautiful Lake Towns in America (April 2020) - MSN Travel
11 Top-Rated Beaches in Michigan (April 2020) - Planet Wire
7 Best City-to-Sea Getaways (March 2020) - Family Vacation Critic
Best Cities to Retire In (March 2020) - Lists For All
16 US Destinations To Visit If you Want to Spot Cherry Blossoms (March 2020) - BuzzFeed
The 23 Best Summertime Buddies Trip Golf Destinations (February 2020) - Golf Digest
The Prettiest Towns in the USA (February 2020) - Conde Nast Traveler
America's 50 Best Cities to Live (February 2020) - MSN Money
The Best US Road Trips for the Entire Family (February 2020) - Lonely Planet
Best Places to Visit in Michigan (February 2020) - U.S. News
Best Destinations for Baby Boomer Woman in 2020 (February 2020) - AARP Travel Center - Expedia
20 Midwest Destination to Visit with Your Family in 2020 (February 2020) - Chicago Parent
2019 Accolades
Top Travel Destinations in North America for 2020 (December 2019) - Mike's Road Trip
Michigan Wine Destination (November 2019) – Market Watch
America's Fastest-Growing Beachfront Retirement Towns (September 2019) - Coastal Living
50 Best Cities to Live in the US (September 2019) - USA Today Money
10 Small Towns In America That Should Be On Your Travel Bucket List (September 2019) - The Travel
14 Idyllic Fall Family Vacations Across the US (September 2019) - TripAdvisor
Great American Beach Towns that are Dirt Cheap in September (August 2019) - Thrillist
Top Wine Region, Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail (August 2019) - USA Today 10Best
The Best Places to Visit With Your Dog (July 2019) - Reviews.com
25 of the Best Running Trails in the U.S. (July 2019) - Runner's World
Top 10 Places to Visit in Michigan (July 2019) - Travel Channel
The Best 4th of July Fireworks in Every U.S. State (June 2019) - Travel & Leisure
2019's Best Beach Towns to Live In (June 2019) - Wallet Hub
Best Convention & Visitors Bureau (May 2019) - Michigan Meetings + Events
20 Beach Towns You Need to Visit This Summer (June 2019) - Country Living
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit this Summer (May 2019) - MSN
17 Amazing Places to Take Your Summer Vacation This Year (May 2019) - Thrillist
12 Best Michigan Vacation Ideas for All Seasons (April 2019) - Trips to Discover
10 Unexpected Bachelorette Party Destinations (March 2019) - Travel Channel
7 Best Beaches in the Midwest (March 2019) - Trips to Discover
10 Awesome Vacations Your Fishing Family Will Love (March 2019) - Step Outside
48 of the Best Road Trip Destinations in the U.S. for Families (February 2019) - Country Living
North America's 18 Best Lake Towns (For Relaxation or Adventue) (February 2019) - TripAdvisor
The Best Trips of 2018 According to Travel Experts (January 2019) - Travelocity
2018 Accolades
Affordable U.S. Destinations for 2019 (December 2018) - AARP
Best Five Destinations In the USA for Sparkling Wine Lovers (December 2018) - Glass of Bubbly
9 Unique Ways to Celebrate New Years Eve (November 2018) - MidwestLiving
5 Most Romantic Getaways in Michigan (October 2018) - trekbible
Top 20 Cities to Retire In (October 2018) - ListsforAll.com
Best Wine Region: Leelanau Peninsula Named No. 3 (Oct. 2018) – USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice
The 25 Coolest Towns in America: 2018 (October 2018) - Matador Network
Best Beach - Sleeping Bear Dunes (September 2018) - Budget Travel Awards
10 Most Beautiful Towns in the World (September 2018) - Select City Magazine
7 Emerging American Wine Regions to Visit Now (August 2018) - Vogue
8 Dreamy Beach Towns for Entrepreneurs (August 2018) - Livability
30 Most Beautiful Main Streets Across America (August 2018) - Architectural Digest
7 Small Beer Cities that Deserve National Attention (August 2018) - Thrillist
Most Arts-Vibrant Community (July 2018) - National Center for Arts Research
The Best Small Towns in the US for Summer Vacations (July 2018) - AFAR
The Best Coastal Towns in America (June 2018) - The Active Times
15 Most Underatted American Cities Worth a Visit (June 2018) - Reader's digest
America's Happiest Seaside Towns (June 2018) - Coastal Living
Best Convention & Visitors Bureau (May 2018) - Michigan Meetings + Events
16 Amazing Places to Take Your Summer Vacation this Year - Thrillist
Cheap Summer Travel: 23 Places To Go in 2018 (April 2018) - Forbes
The Most Under-the-Radar Food Towns in America (April 2018) - The Daily Meal
15 Best Vacations for Toddlers & Parents Alike (March 2018) - Trip Advisor
The 20 Best Places to Go in 2018 (March 2018) - Money
100 Most Popular Small Cities to Relocate (February 2018) - Move Buddha
23 Great American Small Cities to Visit in 2018 (February 2018) - Trip Advisor