PRACTICAL WANDERLUST
On the northwest edge of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the small town of Traverse City is a hub for foodies, wine connoisseurs, outdoor enthusiasts, and cherry lovers.
Surrounded by water, towering forests, and gorgeous beaches, this Lake Michigan beach town is the perfect destinaton for a summer or fall getaway!
Explore Downtown
For a smaller town, Traverse City has an incredibly vibrant downtown! It’s packed with the incredible food, history, shopping, and culture that make Traverse City such a much-loved Midwestern destination.
Hit the Beach
Step onto a white sand Michigan beach and you won’t miss the ocean at all. The warm sand is pleasantly soft, the water is a bright Caribbean blue, and you still get that amazing sea breeze.
Visit the Wineries
The “tip of the mitt” is gaining recognition as one of the country’s prominent wine-making regions, and the sheer number of wineries don’t lie!
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Once one of the upper Midwest’s best-kept secrets, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is now noted as one of “The Most Beautiful Places in America” according to Good Morning America.
Eat Cherries
Traverse City is the Cherry Capital of the world. But make sure you do try a piece of sweet, crumbly cherry pie!