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7 Tips for Travelers to the Traverse City Film Festival
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 the film festival. Film Festival Tips for Travelers Take advantage of the free [...]
New Award Added to Frankfort48 Film Contest
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 a story of their creation using the power and beauty of film. We're proud [...]
Northern Michigan Winery Guide (Infographic)
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 to decide where to go. There isn't a right or wrong answer. However, [...]
100 Things to Do in Traverse City : Book Review
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 writer and long time resident to share 100 ways to navigate northern Michigan. Our [...]
9 Things to do with Kids on a Spring Staycation in Traverse City
Is a vacation or staycation in Traverse City on your mind this spring? The kids have been cooped up at home long enough. Spring Break is a popular time for the locals to get-away, which means it's a little less crowded on the streets and in the hotels. So here's my list of 9 things to do with kids on [...]
Free Events in Traverse City to Celebrate Autism
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 (ARN) to bring three free events to the Traverse City community. April 21: Free [...]
Weekender Tips for Ice Fishing in Northern Michigan
A holiday weekend is the perfect time to enjoy one of northern Michigan's favorite outdoor activities: ice fishing. And it's not just locals who are itchin' to go fishin'. Visitors come from miles around to catch their limit on our frozen lakes. Here are a few tips from a local for the casual weekender who wants to give ice fishing [...]
Buying Gemstones with Becky Thatcher
A visit to Glen Arbor isn't complete without a stop at Becky Thatcher's studio. 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 [...]
In Season: Cherries, Michigan’s Power Fruit
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 the ruby fruit that brings visitors to the area, and keeps many of our businesses running. Whether you like sweet cherries by the pound, tart cherries for your pies, dried cherries [...]
59 Ways to Love Summer in Traverse City
An Up North summer begins and ends on a holiday. That's 59 days to soak up the sun. So I put together a list of 59 ways to squeeze in every last drop of Pure Michigan fun. This year, let's all Be a Traveler in Traverse City. On your mark… get set… go! Hunt for petoskey stones. Point Betsie is [...]