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Exploring the Vineyards of Traverse City, MI

Along with being the Cherry Capital of the world, Traverse City is slowly and steadily growing its reputation in the wine industry. Located on the 45th parallel, which is considered Ideal for the production of varietal wine grapes, you will Old Mission Peninsula (The peninsula that separates the East and West Bays of Traverse City), [...]

National Cherry Festival

The National Cherry Festival is held in Traverse City, Michigan from July 2nd – July 9th 2011. Traverse City celebrates its rein as Cherry Capital of the world with an annual Cherry Festival! Held over the week of Fourth of July, this amazing festival began in 1926 to celebrate the first cherry harvest of the [...]

Shopping in Traverse City

Whether you’re walking down the beachside shopping district on Front Street, or visiting the elegant shops throughout the region, you’ll quickly realize that Traverse City is a shoppers’ paradise. Front Street stretches along the Southern End of Grand Traverse Bay, and is filled with a variety of shops. Shops include homemade fudge shops, a variety [...]