Winter in Northern Michigan isn’t something you simply endure — it’s something you learn. It comes with its own vocabulary, rituals, gear collections, and bragging rights. If any (or all) of the following sound familiar, congratulations: you know how to do winter in Northern Michigan. [...]
Standing Out as an Urban Winery In the heart of the Traverse Wine Coast Our region’s reputation continues to grow while the wine industry itself is rapidly changing. How does Left Foot Charley Winery in the heart of Traverse City manage to rise to the top, [...]
By Brandy WheelerPublished On: November 12th, 2025Categories: Business Feature, Food & Drink, Things to Do
Celebrate the Spirit of the Season in Downtown Traverse City Updated Nov 2025 There'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 [...]
The Best Treasures Are Off The Beaten Path Let's Visit A Vintage Sole When I heard there was a barn in the middle of the woods in Benzie county with a vault of vintage shoes for sale my first thought was, what? How have I never [...]
Your Guide to a Fall Color Wine Tour Planning a fall color wine tour in Northern Michigan this year? We've gathered a few tips to make the most of your next wine-tasting trip from Traverse City to Leelanau or Old Mission Peninsula. We've updated this [...]
National Lighthouse Day shines a light on a vital part of America’s maritime history. On August 7, 1789, Congress passed an act to establish and support lighthouses, beacons, buoys, and public piers, ensuring safe passage for ships along our nation’s shores. It was not until 200 years [...]
By Brandy WheelerPublished On: August 6th, 2025Categories: Community, Day Trips, News & Events, Things to Do
Where to Shop in Northern Michigan: A Guide to Local Favorites While online shopping has its perks, nothing quite compares to stepping into a one-of-a-kind shop filled with unique finds and local treasures. There’s just something special about discovering handcrafted, locally made goods and supporting [...]
A Spring Walk Through the Woods It's a long-standing tradition for many Michiganders to search the northern woods for the elusive morel mushroom. I spent many a spring as a child wandering the woods with my family learning to identify the mushrooms, flowers and new [...]
Catching Up with Vanessa of Crepes & Co as They Turn Up the Heat Crepes & Co. is on the go, and we couldn’t resist the chance to catch up with Vanessa, the talented owner and chef behind this delicious French creperie. After opening her [...]
Healthy Dining Options in Traverse City It can be hard to stay on a healthy eating plan when you know you'll be dining out. If you're like me, you walk in the door to order a salad only to be tempted by the creamy pasta, [...]
Spring Break in Traverse City, Michigan No travel plans for spring break this year? Chin up! We've got some great suggestions to help you enjoy a staycation in Traverse City, Michigan. From local adventures to creative ideas, here are 7 ways to spend 7 days [...]
8 Reasons the Traverse City Food Scene is So Special We've landed on countless lists citing Traverse City, Michigan, as a mecca for the gastronomically enthusiastic traveler. But what makes our little lakeside town such a delight for the culinary tourist? Beyond incredible flavors, Traverse [...]
It’s easy to plan activities in the summer, but what are the best things to do in Traverse City in the winter? When out-of-town guests come to visit, or you're hosting a group it can be challenging to think of new ways to [...]
By Brandy WheelerPublished On: January 24th, 2025Categories: Arts & Culture, Community, Day Trips, Food & Drink, Things to Do, Travel Tips
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 [...]
Original post updated in August 2025 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 than autumn in Northern [...]
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 [...]
