Traverse Traveler 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 the small businesses that make Northern Michigan’s shopping [...]
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 growth that springs from the forest floor. Each [...]
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 enjoying your time off without leaving town. [...]
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 City is home to chef-owned independent restaurants and [...]
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 [...]
Celebrate the Spirit of the Season in Downtown Traverse City 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 time for holiday shopping. Downtown Traverse City wants to make sure you [...]
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 of the secrets that have helped us create [...]
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 [...]
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 you know Michigan agriculture is leading the nation [...]
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 [...]
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. What to Bring Camera. The wineries are beautiful any time of year, but especially in the fall during harvest season. [...]
Some businesses are now closed This summer, I'm on a mission to explore uncharted territory in my own backyard and improve Michigan's economy one purchase at a time. The strategy is simple. Visit 10 places I've never been before...just because I've never been. Close your eyes and think about this for a moment. Wait...that [...]
I love my Michigan Wine, but sometimes summer calls for a cocktail. So I decided to share a collection of drink recipes made from Michigan wine, spirits and beer. Cheers! Raz Be Daz | Recipe from Black Star Farms To make this, pour ¾ glass of Black Star Farms Be Dazzled Sparkling [...]
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons Tour with Ray Minervini Did you know...the entire campus at the old Traverse City State Hospital—one million square feet of brick, wood and stone— was built from the ground up in less than 2 years? There are 400,000 square feet of space in Building 50 alone! That's an architectural [...]
The arrival of spring is full of excitement. The snow is finally gone, the trees begin to dress themselves in leafy green, and the woodland floor comes to life. But it's the elusive morel mushroom that draws me in amongst the trees each spring for a long and hopefully fruitful walk. For as long [...]
There's a Black Star in The White House; Black Star Farms to be exact President Barack Obama and his wife recently hosted a governor's dinner where the featured wine was something special; a Michigan ice wine. Paired with a dessert of huckleberry cobbler and caramel ice cream was the A Capella ice wine from Black [...]
Did you know the first drive-in movie theater opened on June 6, 1933, in Camden, New Jersey. The patent held by Richard Hollingshead first began with one car, a screen stretched between two trees, and a radio hidden behind it. After several beta tests to determine, among other things, the best position for multiple cars [...]
