Michigan’s winter harvest is a sweet ice wine When the temperatures drop, our spirits rise in northern Michigan wine country. Germany is known for their Eiswein, and so is Canada. But did you know that Michigan has been turning frozen grapes into liquid luxury since 1983? When [...]
Celebrate the Spirit of the Season in Downtown Traverse CityThere's nothing quite like strolling the streets of Downtown, popping in and out of shops while snowflakes drift to the ground. With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, there's no better time for holiday shopping. Downtown Traverse [...]
By Brandy WheelerPublished On: November 21st, 2024Categories: Community, News & Events, Things to Do
Original post updated in October 2024 Take a Roadtrip this Fall along the M-22 Scenic Drive Living in the heart of the M-22 corridor I’ve seen it through all seasons. Each has something amazing to offer, but none more varied and beautiful [...]
By Brandy WheelerPublished On: September 1st, 2024Categories: Arts & Culture, News & Events, Travel Tips
If you've thought about marketing your small business with video, there are some important things to consider. Over the years we've created more than 100 videos for our in-room television channel. So we've learned a few things along the way. In this video, we share some [...]
Traverse City Tourism, northern Michigan’s largest destination marketing organization has formed a merger with the Benzie County Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Traverse Traveler has worked closely with both communities since our inception. So we’d like to give you some perspective on how this regional approach [...]
Before we roll up our sleeves and tackle 2020 we're taking a look back at 19 moments that filled our year in 2019. Watch the video for 19 highlights in the adventures of Traverse Traveler. 1. Expanded Traverse Traveler Distribution. In 2019 we began [...]
We love sharing business stories. Since the Traverse Traveler story began eighteen years ago today, I thought it would be fun to share some of the history behind this little card business and take a look at what has changed from 2001 to today. [...]
The film Garth Trek | A Lost Dog's Adventure in Frankfort is the story of what happens when a dog gets lost in Frankfort and spends the day searching for his owner. This is the revised rendition of the film that took home our [...]
The Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism was held in Traverse City last week. Representatives from convention and visitor bureaus and hospitality professionals from across Michigan gathered to learn about the state of our tourism state. We had a legislative report from a panel of lobbyists [...]
Spend a morning at the farmer's market in northern Michigan, and you'll see how lucky we are to live here. But the farmer's market certainly isn't just for farmers anymore. It's a gathering place. It's where locals and visitors meet the growers and makers. Did [...]
National Lighthouse Day dates back to 1789. On August 7th many moons ago, Congress approved an act for the establishment and support of lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers. It was not until 200 years later, in 1989, that this important Act received its day of [...]
By Brandy WheelerPublished On: August 7th, 2018Categories: Community, Day Trips, News & Events, Things to Do
It's time for the annual Traverse City Film Festival. It's a great chance to discover new movies, attend fun events and enjoy the hospitality of our city. We thought we'd share a few tips on how to be a traveler — not a tourist — during [...]
By Brandy WheelerPublished On: July 31st, 2018Categories: Arts & Culture, News & Events, Travel Tips
We are excited to sponsor the Traverse Traveler Choice Award at the Frankfort48 Film Contest. The 2nd annual event will take place June 21-23, 2018 at the Garden Theater in Frankfort. This unique contest offers teams of all ages and experience levels a chance to share [...]
In honor of Michigan Wine Month, Traverse Traveler created the Northern Michigan Winery Guide. This at-a-glance reference is designed to help travelers who are wine tasting in the Traverse City, Michigan region. Which winery should you visit? With 45 tasting rooms near Traverse City—and counting—it's hard [...]
Recommended Reading for Traverse City Travelers Looking for an easy read to kick off your next adventure in northern Michigan? Support a local writer and pick up 100 Things to do in Traverse City Before You Die. Author Kim Schneider draws upon her experience as a travel [...]
Traverse Traveler is proud to announce several free events this week to celebrate autism, promote awareness, and raise money to purchase iPads for students with autism in the Traverse City community. This year we have once again teamed up with the Northwest Michigan Autism Resource Network [...]
I've been a fan of Becky Thatcher Designs since the first day I walked into her Glen Arbor studio and saw her jewelry displayed in cases filled with birch, sand and stones collected from the nearby Lake Michigan shoreline. A pale purple and blue landscape was painted on [...]
By Brandy WheelerPublished On: August 5th, 2014Categories: Arts & Culture, Business Feature, News & Events
Cherry Festival is over, but the cherry season has just begun. Local cherries are the gems of the northern Michigan summer. Each year, we anxiously await the arrival of Traverse City cherries— the ruby fruit that brings visitors to the area and keeps many of our [...]
By Brandy WheelerPublished On: July 18th, 2014Categories: Community, Food & Drink, News & Events, Travel Tips
Traverse Traveler is proud to announce several free events this April to celebrate autism, promote awareness, and raise money to purchase iPads for students with autism in our community. This year we have teamed up with the Northwest Michigan Autism Resource Network (ARN) to bring four [...]
We couldn't have asked for a better weekend to enjoy Winter in northern Michigan. There seemed to be a festival in every town. But event planners around the region were trumped by Mother Nature as thousands made the trek to see the ice caves on Lake [...]
