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ART-FAIRING IN TRAVERSE CITY
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – As a working artist, Don Shepard shows his sculptures at art fairs all around the country. But his hands-down favorite is the Traverse Bay Outdoor Art Fair, held in a grove of ancient pines on the … Read More »
NOW TRAVERSE CITY’S A CYCLING TOWN?
TRAVERSE CITY – For decades, this laid-back Michigan resort town was mainly known for its sugar-sand beaches and casual Midwestern vibe. More recently, it’s been winning accolades as an up-and-coming “foodie” destination, thanks to its award-winning wines and farm-to-table cuisine. … Read More »
SHOPPING GETS FESTIVE IN SOCIABLE TRAVERSE CITY
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Shopping should always be an adventure. But in this laid-back Michigan resort town, it can easily include an impromptu concert, an encounter with a wisecracking juggler or a ride in a vintage fire engine. Those are … Read More »
“TALL SHIPS” ENHANCE TRAVERSE CITY
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — Among the many pleasant surprises encountered by new visitors to this northern Michigan town is the sight of graceful schooners, sloops and other sailing vessels gliding majestically across Grand Traverse Bay. Though it’s hundreds of miles … Read More »
WHAT’S UP NORTH
News & Information From Traverse City, Michigan Whew, what a year for Awards and Top 10 Lists! 2010 was a banner year for Traverse City: AOL Travel News named us one of America’s Top 10 Beach Towns, Livability.com put us … Read More »
TRAVERSE CITY WINEMAKERS
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Almost overnight, the vineyards of Michigan’s Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas have established an international reputation for their crisp, intensely aromatic Rieslings, Chardonnays and Pinot Grigios. But the region’s winemakers are carving out another niche for … Read More »
Traverse City: The Unexpected “Foodie” Town
By MIKE NORTON TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Almost overnight, it seems, this bustling resort town on the shore of Lake Michigan has acquired an aura as one of the country’s up-and-coming “foodie towns.” Food writers, chefs and lovers of tasty … Read More »