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  • Things to do
    If you'd like a break from relaxing on our beaches, there are plenty of other activities available in Traverse City. Visit some of our many art galleries. Take in a museum. Play mini-golf or drive a go-kart..
    • Activities
      Amusements and Mini Golf Attractions Beach Bums Baseball Traverse City Northstars Hockey 25 ways to enjoy yourself in Traverse City next summer..
      • 25 ways to enjoy yourself in Traverse City next summer
        Bike or hike the 25 miles of the Tart and Leelanau Trails. The 10-mile Traverse Area Recreational Trail and the 15-mile Leelanau Trail take hikers and cyclists all the way from Acme to Suttons..
      • Beach Bums Baseball
          2009 Home Opener - May 26 (see full 2009 schedule at www.traversecitybeachbums.com) With its Cape Cod cupolas, snow-white balconies and scalloped trim, Wuerfel Park looks more like a giant beachfront..
      • Traverse City Northstars Hockey
        The Traverse City Northstars is a Junior A team that plays in the North Division of the North American Hockey League. The playing season runs from September through April. Home games are at the Centre..
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    • Amusements and Mini Golf
      For outdoor amusements molded more by man than by nature, try the area's mini golf and water slide parks. The Great Wolf Lodge has a huge indoor waterpark that operates year-round (for lodge guests only,..
    • Beach Bums Baseball
        2009 Home Opener - May 26 (see full 2009 schedule at www.traversecitybeachbums.com) With its Cape Cod cupolas, snow-white balconies and scalloped trim, Wuerfel Park looks more like a giant beachfront..
    • Festivals
      The National Cherry Festival is the granddaddy of Traverse City's celebrations. It begins the first Saturday of July and runs for 8 days. It includes a wide variety of parades, contests, music performances,..
    • Gaming & Casinos
      Owned and operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, both local casinos offer Black Jack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Roulette, and over 200 slots including progressives. ..
    • Play Time
      Play Time - two words that inspire imagination, laughter and dreams.  Traverse City was created for play time. Carved by ancient glaciers, our landscape is a vast playground of wooded hills, crystal-clear..
    • Restaurants
        Man does not live by food alone, but most would agree that this is one of life's most enjoyable aspects. In the Traverse City area we are passionate about our food: the morel mushrooms found in..
    • Rentals and Activities
      The beautiful waters in and around the Traverse City area afford visitors, even those who do not own boats or 'water toys,' with many ways of enjoying them.  Below is a list of sources for rental..
    • Self Guided Foodie Tour
      Long known for its scenic beauty and recreational bounty, the Traverse City area has also begun to attract attention as one of America’s most unique culinary destinations. Today, many visitors are..
      • Guided Food Tours
        2009 Traverse City Food Tours Come check out local artisans and foodies in Traverse City with Learn Great Foods. Crunchy Adventures! - May 21, Jun 25, Jul 30, Aug 13, Sep 17, Oct 1, Oct 22           Learn..
    • Shopping
      From our enchanting beachside main street shopping district to our eclectic shops scattered throughout the region, Traverse City is a shoppers' paradise. Front Street stretches for several blocks along..
      • Farm markets and roadside stands
        What could be more fun than buying a quart of deep red, sweet cherries at a roadside market? What could awaken your senses more quickly than tasting a golden, crisp and jucy apple just off the tree? What..
      • U-Pick Cherries
        Want to pick ripe cherries from the tree yourself? The following orchards offer U-Pick cherries during the season, which usually lasts most of July. Since weather conditions have a strong effect on when..
    • Sizzling Summer Special
      The Traverse City area has always been a favorite Michigan summer travel destination.  With our miles of sugar-sand beaches, crystal clear bays and lakes, pine-scented fresh air, great outdoor recreation,..
    • Sleeping Bear Dunes
      Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers magnificent views over sweeping vistas of Lake Michigan from atop high dunes, miles of perfect freshwater beaches, forested wilderness islands, hiking trails..
    • Tall Ships and Boating
      Surrounded by navigable water, Traverse City is the ideal starting point for any boating adventure. Nestled at the base of the twin Grand Traverse Bays, the city hosts several marinas and boat rental businesses. Take..
    • Traverse City For Kids
      Click here to see the answers from Traverse City for kids Fun Page...
  • Beaches
    Beach bumming, treasure hunting & castle building.  This is the stuff memories are made of.  Perhaps the most stunning features of the Traverse City area are its sandy shoreline and crystal..
    • Beach Listings
      This list includes most popular beaches in the Traverse City area. There are more, particularly in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, but some require a bit of a hike. For suggestions, ask at..
    • Lighthouses and Maritimes
      Thanks to its abundant network of bays, rivers and other waterways, the Traverse City area had its own water-based highway system long before the advent of trains, planes and automobiles. For centuries,..
      • Take A Lighthouse Tour
        Thanks to its location on Grand Traverse Bay near the once-bustling Manitou Passage (a time-saving but frequently hazardous route between the mainland and the mysterious Manitou Islands) Traverse City..
      • Lighthouses
        There's something special about lighthouses. A combination of history and mystery and nautical flavor. The Traverse City area boasts a variety of historic lighthouses stretching along the Lake Michigan..
      • Other Maritime Attractions
        Explore a life-saving station museum, sail on a tall ship, charter a yacht, visit one of the few maritime academies in the nation, or experience Leland's historic Fishtown district...
    • Sleeping Bear Dunes
      The Experience Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers magnificent views over sweeping vistas of Lake Michigan from atop high dunes, miles of perfect freshwater beaches, forested wilderness islands,..
  • Wine Country
    Located on the 45th parallel, Traverse City is home to vintners who grow grapes and bottle wines on the scenic Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas.  The wines are fast becoming among the finest offered..
    • Wineries and Tasting Rooms
      Our wineries are clustered in two areas - on the Old Mission Peninsula north of Traverse City and on the larger Leelanau Peninsula northwest of Traverse City. Both peninsulas provide excellent climate..
    • Wine and Food Pairings
      Below are some suggested pairings of wine with various dishes. These are general guidelines only. The only thing that really matters is what you like! Wine serving tips Wineries and Tasting..
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  • Arts/Culture
    Time to broaden some horizons ... off to a gallery of local art ... a historic lighthouse or farmstead ... a modern museum ... a cultural kaleidoscope. Thoughts of relaxing in a park ... musical notes..
    • Art Galleries
      Traverse City and the surrounding region are filled with dozens of galleries, each offering a range of works from local, regional and national artists. Choose from paintings, sculpture, glassware, photography,..
    • Cherry Industry
      Peter Dougherty, a Presbyterian missionary and the first European settler in the Traverse City area, also became the first cherry grower when he planted a cherry orchard on Old Mission Peninsula in 1852...
    • Historical Sites
      HISTORICAL SITE LISTINGS FROM DATABASE A brief history of Traverse City, its land and its peoples Ancient glaciers carved the long deep lakes and dramatic hills that give Traverse City and its surrounding..
    • Interlochen Center for the Arts
      One reason for the abundance of art offerings in the Traverse City area is the fine arts community at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. The center is located just 13 miles south of Traverse City. For..
    • Links
      Traverse Symphony Orchestra A year-round schedule of musical performances City Opera House Historic Traverse City Opera House  Dennos Museum Center A modern museum with rotating exhibits..
    • Museums
      The Traverse City area is a haven for artists of all kinds. Sculptors, painters, and woodworkers display their works of art at many of the local museums. There are also several historical museums displaying..
    • Performing Arts
      Traverse City offers many opportunities to experience both local and world-class acts. A perennial favorite venue is the outdoor Open Space Park in the downtown district, but large concerts frequently..
    • Winter Photo Contest Winners
      Dec. 30, 2007 was a typical gray day in early winter, and Tom Haxby didn’t know what he’d find when he arrived at the Lake Michigan shore. “I didn’t expect much,” admits..
  • Outdoor Recreation
    Surrounded by fresh green forests and shiny blue waters, Traverse City is all about the outdoors. Hike on a long lonely sand beach or on a quiet trail in the woods. Pedal an all-terrain bike along a scenic..
    • Beach, Boat, Fish and Water
      Beach bumming, treasure hunting & castle building.  This is the stuff memories are made of.  Perhaps the most stunning features of the Traverse City area are its sandy shoreline and crystal..
      • Scuba Diving & Shipwrecks
        Of all the tantalizing ways to bond with northwest Michigan's waters, none is more dramatic than searching for shipwrecks.  Thousands of ships have sunk in the Great Lakes, many of them in fickle..
      • Fishing and Charter Boats
        In its November/December 2005 issue, Fly Rod & Reel magazine listed Traverse City as one of its "12 Top Fly-Fishing Retirement Towns." Together with such spots as Key West, Durango and Park..
      • Marinas
        Boat launches, transient slips and other marine services are available at the public marinas in the listings accessible below.  It is best to call ahead for slip reservations during the summer months. There..
    • Fall Color Tour
      Fall is a spectacular time to visit Traverse City The local fall color season typically begins in late September and usually lasts through the end of October, with the most spectacular display visible..
    • Geocaching
      There are more than 1,800 geocaches in Traverse City's two main Zip Code areas - 49684 and 49686. Add the surrounding areas like Leelanau and Antrim counties, and the search becomes endless! Geocaching..
    • Hiking, Biking and Skating
      The trail network in and around Traverse City is just about the best you can get for in-line skating, hiking and biking.  And it's getting better all the time.  Plans are proceeding to connect..
    • Kayaking/Canoeing/Tubing
      Picture yourself floating aimlessly down a tree-lined river, not a care in the world. Or maybe you're the more adventurous type. Perhaps you picture a few rapids, water splashing in your face, adrenaline..
    • Kiteboarding
      Traverse City is a hotbed of kiteboarding activity, a sport that harnesses wind power to pull the participant, feet strapped to a small surfboard, across water or snow at high speed. Using the kite..
    • Road Tours
      Suggested Itineraries Below is a sampling of itineraries. These are just suggestions, and many other possibilities exist depending on your interests. Explore the rest of this Web site to learn what other..
    • Winter Activities
      Nowhere in the Midwest is there a more alluring winter playground than the Grand Traverse Bay region, where all the snowy pleasures present themselves in abundance and variety. There's something for winter..
      • Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding
        In the Traverse City area, images swirl with the wind... kids with grins illuminating their faces... a hot cup of chocolate... stolen moments by a dancing fire. Grab some serious air... a quick flip of..
      • Snowmobiling
        Plowing through powder...the landscape is a white blur...only the demands of the trail stretching before you...this is the closest thing to personal freedom since getting your driver's license! The trails..
        • Snowmobile Trail Information
          Snowmobilers love the trails around Traverse City. Blanketed with soft white snow, the region’s gently sculpted hills and valleys become the perfect setting for winter adventure – a glittering,..
        • Snowmobile Adventures
          Snowmobilers love the trails around Traverse City. Blanketed with soft white snow, the region’s gently sculpted hills and valleys become the perfect setting for winter adventure – a glittering,..
      • Snow Condition Reports
        Snow condition reports are updated daily, Monday through Friday, during the winter sports season.  They are available during the winter season via our toll-free Snow Conditions Hotline, 800-72-Ski-TC..
      • Cross-country skiing
        The sounds of silence . . . the flick of a deer's ear . . . the blink of a hare's eye . . . it all seems to open up as you glide wordlessly by . . . funny how a world so quiet can have such an intense..
      • Snowshoeing
        Traverse City has miles of recreational trails that are perfect for snowshoeing.  A selection of trails that will suit every ability level is listed below: Please Share the Trail! Most of the..
  • Golf
    Pure Michigan Golf Set against a backdrop of woods, water and hills throughout picturesque Leelanau, Grand Traverse, Benzie and..
    • Traverse City Golf Packages
      Create your own great Traverse City golf package. Basic packages starting from $59.50 per person off-season and $111.50 per person mid-week during the height of the summer golf season (one night lodging..
    • Request Golf Guide
      Download the electronic version (2.4MB PDF) of our 2009 Golf Guide  to learn more about our courses and deals. Or, request a print copy. ..
    • Golf Course Directory
      Set against a backdrop of woods, water and hills throughout picturesque Leelanau, Grand Traverse, and Antrim counties, Traverse City golf is, in a word, incomparable.  Matchless designs, stunning..
      • A-Ga-Ming Golf - The Torch
        The Torch Course formerly called Agaming Golf Course is known for its breathtaking views and great elevation changes.  The course is rated 4 stars by Golf Digest with excellent conditioning and a..
      • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - Sundance
        Born of a landscape etched by the unyielding march of ancient glaciers and surrounded by a veritable artist's palette of iridescent blues and greens, Sundance blends as seamlessly into the northern Michigan..
      • Cedar River Golf Club at Shanty Creek Resort
        Designed by PGA tour player and award winning architect Tom Weiskopf, Cedar River is designed to compliment nature. Carved out of Northern Michigan hardwoods, the course seems as if it has always been..
      • Champion Hill
        This 18-hole championship course is tucked into the windswept hills of Benzie County's Highlands.  Champion Hill is distinguished by its scenic, open, rolling heather-lined fairways and distant..
      • Elmbrook Golf Course
        Nestled in the rolling hills just five minutes from downtown Traverse City, Elmbrook offers golfers of all levels a challenging and fun experience.  Offering panoramic views of both bays and surrounding..
      • Hawk's Eye Golf Club
        Michigan Golf Magazine ranked Hawk's Eye as among the Top 18 Courses in Michigan. Located in Bellaire, a short scenic drive from Traverse City, Hawk's Eye offers its players an enjoyable balance between..
      • King's Challenge Golf Club
        The Arnold Palmer-designed King's Challenge features elevated tees, bent grass fairways and immaculate greens with strategically placed bunkers.  Wrapping around the backside of one of the highest..
      • Mistwood Golf Course
        Mistwood features 27 holes with bentgrass tees, fairways and greens.  A great golf course for all ability levels.  Rated 4 stars 'a real value' by Golf Digest.  Rated top 25 golf courses..
      • Pinecroft Golf Plantation
        Situated in the northwest corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, 30 miles southwest of Traverse City and east of the village of Beulah and US 31, Pinecroft is nestled in the gently rolling hills overlooking..
      • Schuss Mountain Golf Club at Shanty Creek Resort
        A serene and challengiing golf experience awaits you on the Warner Bowen designed Schuss Mountain Golf Club. An abundance of wetlands, rolling hills and wildlife allow you to experience nature's splendor..
      • Spruce Run at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
        Grand Traverse Resort and Spa's original course, Spruce Run, began as the Acme Public Golf Course, was expanded to 18 holes in the late 1970s, then redesigned in 1979 by former University of Michigan Golf..
      • Summit Golf Club at Shanty Creek Resort
        Shanty Creek's first course, this William Diddel-designed gem winds majestically across the rolling hills of Antrim County. Breathtaking and player-friendly, Summit remains a long-time favorite among golfers..
      • The Bear at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
        Grand Traverse Resort and Spa's best known golf course officially opened on June 17, 1985 and is credited by some with sparking the explosion of designer golf course construction in northern Michigan. ..
      • The Chief
        The Chief is an 18-hole championship golf course that represents perfect harmony of natural habitat and the game of golf. Beautifully carved through the rolling wooded terrain of northern Michigan. The..
      • The Crown Golf Club
        Located in the emerald green hills of Traverse City's southwest side, The Crown Golf Club takes advantage of northern Michigan's rolling topography and scenic vistas to offer 18 holes of challenging, yet..
      • The Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms
        Golf enthusiasts will find unsurpassed terrain and beauty while playing one of northern Michigan's newest golf additions.  The 18-hole championship course boasts spectacular views of Suttons Bay and..
      • The Legend Golf Club at Shanty Creek Resort
        The Legend is an Arnold Palmer design that cascades from hilltops with stunning views of Lake Bellaire to valleys with holes that play alongside and over crystal-clear waters. Even the most focused golfer..
      • The Wolverine at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
        Grand Traverse Resort and Spa's newest course and Gary Player's signature course in Michigan was designed to be flexible and playable with four sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all abilities. ..
  • Meeting & Convention Planners
    The Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a full range of complimentary services for meeting planners. If, after viewing the information below and on the rest of our Web site, you would..
    • Meeting Planners Guide Request
      The Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau has available a comprehensive Meeting Planners Guide, designed specifically with the professional meeting planner in mind. This guide provides convention-related..
    • Request Photos
      If you need photos of the Traverse City region for use in a brochure or other attendance building materials, ask for Images from our photo library via an online form.  The Traverse City Convention..
    • Services for meeting planners
      The Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau offers a wide variety of complimentary services, providing the convention or meeting planner the assistance and resources necessary to assure a successful..
    • Submit a Request for Proposal (RFP)
      Ready to learn more about the facilities, amenities and attractions that Traverse City has to offer as the site for your next business meeting, convention or other gathering? Tell us about your requirements..
    • Off-site meeting venues
      The Traverse City region provides several options for off-property events on a year-round basis. Consider the suggestions below. We feel certain you will find an event venue or theme to meet your group's..
    • Spouse and Guest Programs
      The Traverse City region offers a wide variety of activities for the spouses, children and guests of visiting convention delegates. The staff at the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau will..
    • Link to this Web site
      Please link to VisitTraverseCity.com to help your visitors learn about Traverse City and all it has to offer! You may use any of the prepared code blocks below. Just click-and-drag over a block (from the..
    • Meeting Spaces in the Traverse City Area
        Download the PDF from each link shown below. Antiquities Wellington Inn / Spider Lake Retreat      Historic downtown B&B with meeting space or a rent-it-all lakeside business..
  • Tour Planners & Groups
    The Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a full range of complimentary services for travel planners. After viewing the information on our Web site, if you would like further information..
    • Group Tour Planner request
      Designed specifically for group tour operators, this guide will provide you with the information necessary to conduct successful tours in the Traverse City region. To receive your complimentary guide,..
    • Tour Planner Assistance Form
      The Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau has limited quantities of promotional and collateral materials available for qualified travel, meeting and event planners. • The Traverse City..
    • Motorcoach Resources
      Bus regulations: Insurance requirements: A motorcoach, owned and operated by a non-resident of Michigan, must carry a certificate of insurance for bodily injury and property damage liability, as required..
    • Sample Itineraries
      Below are a couple of sample itineraries which give a taste of a few of the attractions and sights in the Traverse City area. There is much more. If you would like to discuss additional ideas for tours,..
    • Cherry Bomb Lacrosse Tournament
      Traverse City welcomes participants in the 2009 Cherry Bomb Lacrosse Tournament Lacrosse is great, but while you're in town, why not add even more fun? Read the rest of this page for ideas of what..
  • Media
    Welcome to the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau's travel media page. Here you'll find our most recent press releases, as well as dozens of feature story ideas -- already in press-ready narrative..
    • Press Release Room
      Welcome to our press release section.  Please contact us if you would like to receive our press release notifications automatically.  ..
      • TRAVERSE CITY 2009 GOLF PACKAGES
        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 21, 2009   MEDIA CONTACT: Mike Norton Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau  (231) 947-1120, fax (231) 947-2621 mnorton@visittraversecity.com   TRAVERSE..
    • Press-Ready Travel Feature - General
      The communications department is here to help. Please explore the links on this page; if you don't find what you need, contact us! If you are a journalist and plan to visit Traverse City, you may want..
      • Islands, Dunes, Orchards and Vineyards
        Note to Editors and Writers: The Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau can arrange a limited number of guided kayak expeditions for accredited reporters or travel writers who have secured story..
      • Old Mission Inn Doubles as a History Museum
        A Press-Ready Travel Feature From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Please feel free to use this material in any way you like. You may run it in part or in its entirety (with or without..
      • A Woman and Her Chocolate
        FROM ECUADOR TO EMPIRE: ONE WOMAN’S QUEST FOR THE PERFECT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE A Press-Ready Travel Feature  From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Please feel free to use..
      • Traverse City's Warehouse District
        Jazz, Haircuts and Microbews: Traverse City's Warehouse District A Press-Ready Travel Feature  From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Please feel free to use this material..
      • Lighthouses of Traverse City
        A Press-Ready Travel Feature  From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Please feel free to use this material in any way you like. You may run it in part or in its entirety (with..
      • TC rediscovers its history
        A Press-Ready Travel Feature  From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Please feel free to use this material in any way you like. You may run it in part or in its entirety (with..
      • TART: A linear park
        A Press-Ready Travel Feature From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors BureauPlease feel free to use this material in any way that fits your needs. You may run it in part or in its entirety (with..
      • Old-Fashioned Getaways in Traverse City
          FOR RETRO-VACATIONERS, TRAVERSE CITY PRESERVES THE ESSENTIALS OF AN OLD-FASHIONED GETAWAY   A Press-Ready Travel Feature From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau   Please..
      • Grand Traverse Bay: A Case of Multiple Personality
        GRAND TRAVERSE BAY:  A CASE OF MULTIPLE PERSONALITY   A Press-Ready Travel Feature From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau   Please feel free to use this material in..
      • "Ultimate Dog Retreat" for Pampered Pooches
          GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT AND SPA OPENS “ULTIMATE DOG RETREAT” FOR PAMPERED POOCHES   A Press-Ready Travel Feature From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau   Please..
      • A "Hard Cider Revival" in Michigan's Wine Country
        HARD CIDER: A FRONTIER CLASSIC RETURNS TO MICHIGAN’S LEELANAU PENINSULA     PHOTO CUTLINE: Former brewmaster Dan Young quaffs a cold glass of fresh hard cider at Tandem Ciders near..
      • The Chocolates of Traverse City
        TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Already known for its cherries, wines and breathtaking scenery, this little northern Michigan resort town has suddenly become an unlikely contender in the world of haute chocolate.   This..
      • Michigan Schooner Festival Comes to Traverse City
        TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Swashbucklers ahoy! In September, the waters of Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay will swarm with schooners, cutters, sloops and other tall ships during the first-ever Michigan..
      • Indoor Fun in TC: Not Just for Rainy Days
        TRAVERSE CITY, MI – The Dennos Museum Center never seems to run out of surprises.   This winter, the museum’s main gallery features a series of oils by Leelanau Peninsula portrait painter..
    • Press-Ready Travel Feature - Winter
      The communications department is here to help. Please explore the links on this page; if you don't find what you need, contact us! If you are a journalist and plan to visit Traverse City, you may want..
    • Press-Ready Travel Feature - Spring
      The communications department is here to help. Please explore the links on this page; if you don't find what you need, contact us! If you are a journalist and plan to visit Traverse City, you may want..
      • Spring wildflower adventures
        A Press-Ready Travel Feature  From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Please feel free to use this material in any way you like. You may run it in part or in its entirety (with..
      • Spring brings mushroom hunters to TC
        A Press-Ready Travel Feature  From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Please feel free to use this material in any way that fits your needs. You may run it in part or in its entirety..
      • Cherry Blossom Time: White Clouds on the Hillside
         CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME: WHITE CLOUDS ON THE HILLSIDE   A Press-Ready Travel Feature From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau   Please feel free to use this material in..
      • A Spring Birders' Mecca
        BIRDERS FLOCK TO TRAVERSE CITY FOR SPRING MIGRATION   A Press-Ready Travel Feature From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau   Please feel free to use this material in any..
      • Asparagus and Poetry Meet at Empire's Asparagus Festival
        EMPIRE, MI – After a six-month winter, the arrival of spring can make people do strange things.   How else to explain the literary impulse that comes over residents of this tiny Lake Michigan..
    • Press-Ready Travel Feature - Summer
      The communications department is here to help. Please explore the links on this page; if you don't find what you need, contact us! If you are a journalist and plan to visit Traverse City, you may want..
      • Wilderness Luxury
        A Press-Ready Travel Feature From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Please feel free to use this material in any way you like. You may run it in part or in its entirety (with or without..
      • Flap Jacks on the Runway: Honoring a pioneer aviator
        A Press-Ready Travel Feature From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Please feel free to use this material in any way you like. You may run it in part or in its entirety (with or..
      • The beaches of Traverse City
        A Press-Ready Travel Feature  From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Please feel free to use this material in any way that fits your needs. You may run it in part or in its entirety..
      • Bellaire's Rubber Ducky Festival
          A Press-Ready Travel Feature From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau   Please feel free to use this material in any way that fits your needs. If I can be of any additional..
    • Press-Ready Travel Feature - Fall
      The communications department is here to help. Please explore the links on this page; if you don't find what you need, contact us! If you are a journalist and plan to visit Traverse City, you may want..
      • A Leaf-Peepers Guide
        A Press-Ready Travel Feature From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Please feel free to use this material in any way you like. You may run it in part or in its entirety (with or without..
      • Hockeytown North begins in Traverse City
        A Press-Ready Travel Feature  From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Please feel free to use this material in any way you like. You may run it in part or in its entirety (with..
      • A taste of long-forgotten apples
        (OH, AND DID WE MENTION THE WORLD’S LARGEST COLLECTION OF POP BOTTLES?) A Press-Ready Travel Feature  From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Please feel free to use this..
      • Traverse City's Fish do their Part for Charity
          FISH & PHILANTHROPY: TRAVERSE CITY’S SMALLMOUTH BASS DO THEIR PART FOR CHARITY   A Press-Ready Travel Feature From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau   Please..
      • Corn Mazes, Pumpkins and Petting Zoos
          CORN MAZES, PUMPKINS AND PETTING ZOOS:  SAVING THE FAMILY FARM WITH AGRITOURISM     A Press-Ready Travel Feature From the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau   Please..
    • Request Our Assistance
      The Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to assist qualified journalists, given adequate notice, with their feature and news stories about the Traverse City area. The public relations..
    • Request For Photos
      The Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau maintains a stock library, principally in electronic form, of hundreds of images depicting the diversity, activities and seasons of our area. Many of..
    • Visitor Statistics
      Tourism is a major force in the area's economy. The following information is offered to help aid in understanding the dynamics and demographics of the industry. The data was compiled from a variety of..
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      If you would like to receive a monthly e-mail message about Traverse City, complete with special offers and seasonal deals at Traverse City area lodging facilities, subscribe to this mailing list. The..
  • Guest Info
    The information on this page should help you make the most of your time in Traverse City. If you don't find what you need in this section, please Contact Us. While in Traverse City, stop by our Visitor..
    • Request a Free Area Guide
        To receive a free copy of our 112 page Traverse City Area Guide, please complete your address information below. Please allow 10 to..
    • About the TCCVB
      The mission of the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau is to enhance the economic vitality of the area through sales and marketing of the destination to conventions, meetings and leisure travel..
      • How to join the TCCVB
        Who Can Join? Lodging businesses comprise the bulk of TCCVB membership. Lodging businesses that would like to join the bureau, as well as golf courses that would like to join, should contact Joni McGuffin..
      • Link to this Web site
        Please link to VisitTraverseCity.com to help your visitors learn about Traverse City and all it has to offer! You may use any of the prepared code blocks below. Just click-and-drag over a block (from the..
      • New Antrim County Members
        Just to the northeast of Traverse City lies a beautiful, unspoiled region of turquoise lakes, charming villages and deep evergreen forests. To settlers who arrived here in the 19th century, its landscape..
    • Community Champion Program
      The Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau's "Community Champion Award" is designed to help increase meeting and convention business for the Traverse City area by recognizing residents..
    • Contact Us
      Thank you for visiting the Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau Web site. Our goal is to provide the most complete and up-to-date visitor information on the Traverse City region. To help us in..
    • Gift Certificates
      The Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau sells two kinds of gift certificates. Our own certificates, available in $50 and $100 amounts, can be used at virtually any of our member lodging and..
    • Maps
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    • Visitor Center
      An excellent place to begin any Traverse City adventure is the Traverse City Visitor Center at the corner of Grandview Parkway and Union Streets. Operated by the Traverse City Convention & Visitors..
    • Visitor Resources
      Community Information - Emergency services, population, education and local media Driving distances and Weather Climate - Current conditions, average temperatures Health Care - Urgent care facilities..
      • Community Information
        POPULATION and INCOME Traverse City, Michigan: Founded: 1870's Incorporated: 1895 City Population: 15,155 Population by County: (Traverse City Area) Official 2000 Census Grand Traverse:..
      • Driving distances and Weather Climate
          Check on current road closures by visiting the Michigan Department of Transportation website. Mileage to Traverse City from key points of origin: Atlanta, GA................ ..
      • Health Care
         In need of a physician? The Physician Referral Service at (800) 553-5520 or (231) 935-6507 will connect you with a doctor of the right specialty, who is taking patients. All of this is free of charge...
      • Places of Worship
        In the Traverse City area there are thirty-two denominations providing more than one hundred churches and synagogues. In this section you can locate places of worship by denomination. Because the time..
      • Public Safety
        Use 911 for all emergencies, medical and public safety, in Antrim, Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties. For general information use: City of Traverse City (231) 922-4400 Grand Traverse County..
      • Time zone, age laws and general information
        Time -- Michigan is on Eastern Standard Time, sharing that time zone with cities and states on the east coast of the United States. With the rest of Michigan, Traverse City moves to Eastern Daylight Time..
      • Transportation
        Getting to Traverse City has never been easier. Thanks to continued growth in air service to Cherry Capital Airport, four airlines now provide over 1,800 seats arriving each day from the hub cities of..
      • MEDIA IN THE TRAVERSE CITY AREA
        Daily Newspaper: Traverse City Record-Eagle 120 Front Street Traverse City, MI 49684 Weekly Newspapers: Grand Traverse Herald 120 Front Street Traverse City, MI 49684 Preview Community Weekly P.O...
    • Wedding Guide
      Congratulations on your decision to get married in Traverse City!  We are sure that you will fall in love with our area no matter what time of the year you choose for your wedding festivities.  To..
      • Wedding Assistance request form
        Thank you for considering Traverse City as the location for your wedding. We would be pleased to assist you in planning your Traverse City wedding. We can help you find accommodations, reception halls..
  • Member Only
    Welcome to the Traverse City Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Members Only area.  If you need assistance in receiving your user name and password to enter into this area, please contact the bureau..
  • Events
    The Traverse City area hosts a wide variety of festivals throughout the year. By far our largest annual event is the National Cherry Festival, held in early July in downtown Traverse City. Other major..
  • Accommodations
    The Traverse City area has over 4,000 guest rooms. From full-service resorts to family-operated motels, condominiums and unique B&Bs. ..
    • Special Packages
          Click here for details Choose from several seasonal..
    • Bed & Breakfast
      Looking to getaway from the daily stress of life for a weekend - or maybe longer.  B&Bs offer a more home-like, comfortable atmosphere to encourage a slower pace.  B&Bs provide a unique..
    • Condo Accommodations
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    • Cabins & Cottages
      Would you enjoy a cottage on a lake or a cabin in a beautiful Northern Michgian woodland setting?  Someplace to truly unwind and shed the daily routine of a hurried life.  A place to take the..
    • Full Service Accommodations
      If you desire a vacation experience with all the trimmings - whether it's on-site restaurants, full room service, spa services or even championship golf or downhill skiing right outside your door, the..
    • Hotel & Motel Accommodations
      The Traverse City area offers a wide variety of activity choices with our four-season climate, amazing natural beauty and vast recreational amenities.  At the end of an enjoyable day it's time to..
    • Reservations
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For Traverse City area information call 800-TRAVERSE (872-8377)
Telephone Information Center hours: Monday . Friday 9:00 A.M.. 5:00 P.M.
Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau, 101 W. Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Toll Free: (800) 940-1120 or Local (231) 947-1120
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