Follow us as we explore what hospitality means in northern Michigan with inspiration and expert tips for small businesses who want to reach travelers.
How to Plan a Fall Color Wine Tour in Traverse City
Planning a fall color wine tour in Northern Michigan this year? We've gathered a few tips to make the most out of your next wine tasting trip from Traverse City to Leelanau or Old Mission Peninsula. What to Bring • Camera. The wineries are beautiful any time of year, but especially in the fall during harvest season. You'll want [...]
How to Plan a Fall Color Wine Tour in Traverse City
Planning a wine tour in Northern Michigan this year? We've gathered a few tips to make the most out of your next wine tasting trip from Traverse City to Leelanau or Old Mission Peninsula. What to Bring • Camera. The wineries are beautiful any time of year, but especially in the fall during harvest season. You'll want a few [...]
Traverse Traveler Buys 13 iPads for Students with Autism
Brandy Wheeler, creator of the Traverse Traveler app and owner of Mealtickets & Unusual Ideas, purchased 13 iPads with the proceeds from the first-annual Traverse Traveler Scavenger Hunt for Autism. The iPads have been donated to Traverse City Area Public Schools for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Last April, eighty-four teams took to the streets of downtown Traverse City [...]
Becky Thatcher Designs Hosts Pearl Goddess Lecture
Becky Thatcher Designs welcomes Betty Sue King on Wednesday, September 5th at 2pm for a lecture on all things Pearl. Pearls 101: Freshwater & Saltwater, Cultured & Natural Betty Sue King, the Pearl Goddess, will be joining Becky Thatcher in her Traverse City jewelry store for a lecture on pearls. How are freshwater pearls different from akoya, South Sea [...]
August Events in Traverse City
August is full of events in and around the Traverse City area. If you're feeling like summer is passing you by, stop and smell the excitement and take part in the fun. I guarantee there is something for everyone in the family. August Events in Traverse City Paella in the Park Friday August 3 | Clinch Park, Traverse [...]
Lakeland Boating Magazine Features A Taste of Traverse City
Pick up the August Issue of Lakeland Boating Magazine, on newsstands now, and you'll find a feature article on Traverse City, Michigan written by Brandy Wheeler, owner of Mealtickets & Unusual Ideas and the Traverse Traveler app. Traverse City is the featured Port of Call in this month's issue of a popular Great Lakes boating magazine. Each month Lakeland [...]
Remembering Rufenach: Center I.C.E. to Honor Fallen Prospect
Bryan Rufenach's tragic death hit the hockey world hard. When news surfaced about his accidental death while traveling Europe, his teammates, friends and fans throughout the Red Wings organization offered help and support to his grieving family. The 23 year-old was selected by Detroit in 2007 and signed a contract last season with the Grand Rapids Griffins. Rufenach spent most [...]
Sara Hardy Farm Market Continues During Cherry Festival
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market Moves to Old Town Parking Deck July 7 & 14 The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market is to take place at the Old Town Parking Deck on July 7 and 14. The market will be held on the ground floor from 8 am to Noon. Customers may enter convenient parking on the upper floors of [...]
Pirate’s Cove Raises Money for Wounded Soldiers
“Putting for Patriots” Event at Pirates Cove Adventure Park in Traverse City Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, in Traverse City, Michigan will host the 6th Annual “Putting for Patriots” fundraiser from Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28. This national event will occur simultaneously at 33 Pirate’s Cove, Pirate’s Island and Jungle Golf miniature golf courses throughout the United States. [...]
Downtown TC Farmers Market Opens Saturday
Celebrate Spring with a Trip to the Farmers Market The 2012 Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market season begins on Saturday, May 12. The market will run on Saturdays through October 27. The Wednesday market will begin on June 6 and run through September, with a short break during the National Cherry Festival. The Saturday market will now start at [...]