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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.
2025 Accolades
The best Midwest winter getaways for families (January 2025) - Time Out
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