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Traverse City Michigan one of my "Happy Places"
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items I have been going to Traverse City every summer since I was 12. My children now take their children to visit TC. It is the most magical place with the most beautiful Family memories. It holds a very special place in my heart and is definitely one of ...
Traverse City is beautiful in the spring summer fall and winter. I usually visit in the summer because I am a beach person and the beaches all around Traverse City are amazing. The white sand the warm water and no sharks are a big draw for me.
Traverse City, MI: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026)
Manitou Evening Sail Experience is a must. Sailing West Bay in the evening is the most magical experience. If you're afraid of being too far away from shore don't worry you can see shore at all times, but the views that you get of the sunsets and the...
Manitou Evening Sail Experience (with Reviews)
Mission point lighthouse is probably where I first truly fall in love with Traverse City. The water is so shallow in front of this lighthouse that you can walk out approximately a half mile to a mile and never go deeper than your knees. Grab a picnic...
Mission Point Lighthouse - All You SHOULD Know Before Going 2026 (with Reviews)
Clinch Park is right downtown perfect way to spend the day soaking up the sun playing in the sand having a picnic with your family kids playing on the playground. You can't go wrong.
Clinch Park - All You SHOULD Know Before Going 2026 (with Reviews)
The village of grand Traverse is historical. It used to be an insane asylum, and then it was a hotel but while it was being built, they had all these yellow bricks lying on the ground, and Frank Baum was writing the Wizard of Oz at the time and he wa...
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons - All You SHOULD Know Before Going 2026 (with Reviews)
Traverse City is wine country. What's nice about these excursions is that you can enjoy the wine and not have to worry about driving home. These are definitely some of the best wineries in the country. Make sure you get a case or two to go home with.
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula (with Reviews)
Those little little ones what a great way to spend a day ice cream and sailing can't be beat and Moomers ice cream wow!
Manitou Moomers Ice Cream Sail (with Reviews)
Sleeping bear dunes you will not see more beautiful colors of water unless you're in the Caribbean. I took a picture of my family with the water in the background and my friends asked me what island I was visiting. The one thing I will warn about tho...
Daily Tours to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (with Reviews)
Hands-down, the best pie I've ever had in my life. We usually bring about three or four home with us pop them in the freezer and pull them out at holidays. Such a nice treat. My favorite is the cherry crumble, followed by the ABC crumble, which is ap...
GRAND TRAVERSE PIE (DOUGH FACILITY), Traverse City - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews
Bayshore is so centrally located you can walk to town. You're right on the beach. You don't even need a car once you park it just walk.
BAYSHORE RESORT - Prices & Reviews (Traverse City, MI)
This hotel is on East Bay. It's VERY nice. It has a restaurant up top. The beach is beautifully clean and the rooms are spacious and clean. I like staying on the East Bay because it's a little quieter, but you still have the amenities of renting jet ... and paddle boards. It's all right there.
ALEXANDRA INN - Prices & Hotel Reviews (Traverse City, MI)
This is on the east Bay. I love just being directly on the water. I don't feel the need to actually go do anything other than enjoy the sand and the sun. This hotel is exceptionally clean and the beach is big and beautiful. I love the fire pit at nig...
CHERRY TREE INN & SUITES - Prices & Hotel Reviews (Traverse City, MI)
The Jolly pumpkin is one of our favorites because the drive getting there is just breathtaking. We usually take the road that hugs the West Bay and the views can't be beat. The food is wonderful as well so it is well worth the trip.
JOLLY PUMPKIN - OLD MISSION PENINSULA (TRAVERSE CITY) - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number