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Downtown Traverse City Holiday Events

By |2024-11-21T12:30:46-05:00November 21st, 2024|Community, News & Events, Things to Do|

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 City wants to make sure you enjoy the [...]

Two Northern Michigan Tourism Bureaus Unite for a Regional Approach to Marketing

By |2024-12-06T07:09:30-05:00February 5th, 2020|Community, News & Events|

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 to marketing affects the hospitality industry in northern [...]

Garth Trek Video Shares a Dog’s Perspective on Frankfort

By |2024-12-04T11:46:33-05:00April 7th, 2019|Arts & Culture, Community, Things to Do|

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 Traverse Traveler Choice Award at the 2018 Frankfort48 [...]

Pure Michigan Tourism Conference Summary

By |2024-12-06T05:25:02-05:00March 12th, 2019|Community, Lodging, News & Events|

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 in Lansing. Our keynote speaker addressed the State [...]

5 Michigan Lighthouses to Visit on National Lighthouse Day

By |2024-12-04T07:00:17-05:00August 7th, 2018|Community, Day Trips, News & Events, Things to Do|

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 recognition. Happy National Lighthouse Day! Celebrate today and [...]

New Award Added to Frankfort48 Film Contest

By |2024-11-28T13:34:41-05:00June 8th, 2018|Archive, Arts & Culture, Community|

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 [...]

In Season: Traverse City Cherries, Michigan’s Power Fruit

By |2024-12-05T15:33:18-05:00July 18th, 2014|Community, Food & Drink, News & Events, Travel Tips|

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 businesses running. Whether you like sweet cherries by [...]

26 Things to Do with a Group in Traverse City in the Winter

By |2025-01-15T13:43:49-05:00December 4th, 2006|Arts & Culture, Community, Day Trips, Food & Drink, Things to Do, Travel Tips|

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 entertain them, especially in the winter. Let Traverse [...]

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