Welcome To Traverse City!
One Great Lake. Two Grand Bays. And some of the most beautiful inland lakes in the world. That’s the bounty of water that has drawn people Traverse City area since time immemorial.
We hope to bring you all of the best of the Traverse City Area and Northern Michigan. The best beaches, the best shoreline vistas – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has a few – the best golf courses and resorts, the best of the wineries on the Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas, the best places to stay and the best places to eat. Check back often for to keep up with all that is happening in the Traverse City area – all year long – spring, summer, fall and winter.
Cherry Tree Inn & Suites – Photos
JUST A REMINDER: It’s the first week of August and there is still plenty of summer left to take your Traverse City “beach vacation”. To help you find your place in the sun, here are some of our favorite photos of Cherry Tree Inn & Suites, located on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay.
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Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel – Photos
Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel is located on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay. You’ll find no better place to relax and unwind in any season. All of our spacious rooms feature accommodations with two person JACUZZI® spas, a private balcony or patio and breathtaking panoramic views of the beach and East Grand [...] more...
Bayshore Resort – Photos
Now is the time for a Traverse City beach vacation. Our latest photo album features Bayshore Resort, located directly on West Grand Traverse Bay within walking distance of downtown Traverse City. If you enjoy the sun and sand and water, the beach at Bayshore Resort is one of the nicest in Northern Michigan.
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Blake Elliott & The Current Love – Summer Sounds Concert – Michigan Legacy Art Park – July 21, 2023
[ July 21, 2023; 7:00 pm; ]
Elliott returns to the Summer Sounds stage with a new backing band. Bluesy rock-and-roll highlighting Blake’s masterful guitar and signature vocals will be a performance not to miss.
Summer Sounds Concert Series
Bring family and friends for a wonderful night of entertainment at an Art Park concert this summer. For over twenty years, concert-goers have [...] more...
Youngman & Oldmen – Summer Sounds Concert – Michigan Legacy Art Park – August 4, 2023
[ August 4, 2023; 7:00 pm; ]
Michigan music fixtures for nearly 50 years, Frank Youngman and Mark Schrock (aka Oldmen) bring a repertoire of Americana folk tunes, vintage jazz, “ancient” country music, and singalongs, wrapped up in a story and a smile..
Summer Sounds Concert Series
Bring family and friends for a wonderful night of entertainment at an Art Park concert [...] more...
Port Oneida Fair – August 11 – 12, 2023
[ August 11, 2023 to August 12, 2023. ]
Join us on August 11 & 12 for the 2023 Port Oneida Fair!
Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Imagine the life of Euro-American immigrants as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, [...] more...
Northport Dog Parade ~ August 12, 2023
[ August 12, 2023; ]
2023 Northport Dog Parade theme:
Canine Couture
A Doggie Fashion Show
August 12th at Noon
Saturday, August 12th, 2023. In-person registration begins at 10:30. The parade line-up will start at 11:30 am and the parade will commence at noon.
If you pre-register, please check in at the registration table on the morning of the Parade. Pre-registration [...] more...
Leelanau UnCaged – September 30, 2023
[ September 30, 2023; ]
Leelanau UnCaged is originally inspired by John Cage the famous American composer and philosopher, whose interpretation of rhythm and music was original in every way.
Leelanau UnCaged is a day to celebrate and stimulate the senses! We hope you come and enjoy.
This event is brought to you by local volunteers who care very much for [...] more...
Manitou Passage Golf Club – A Northern Michigan Adventure
By Jim Barnes
It may seem unthinkable, even sacrilegious, to make any changes to a course designed by the great Arnold Palmer. Originally opened in 1998 as King’s Challenge, the course languished a bit when Sugar Loaf Mountain Ski Resort closed (the course is built alongside the ski hill), so it needed some rejuvenating and updating. [...] more...