Welcome To Traverse City!
One Great Lake. Two Grand Bays. And some of the most beautiful inland lakes in the world. That’s the bounty of water that has drawn people to Traverse City area since time immemorial.
We hope to bring you all of the best of the Traverse City Area and Northern Michigan. The best beaches, the best shoreline vistas – Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore has a few – the best golf courses and resorts, the best of the wineries on the Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas, the best places to stay and the best places to eat. Check back often to keep up with all that is happening in the Traverse City area – all year long – spring, summer, fall and winter.
Cherry Tree Inn & Suites – Photos
JUST A REMINDER: It’s the first week of August and there is still plenty of summer left to take your Traverse City “beach vacation”. To help you find your place in the sun, here are some of our favorite photos of Cherry Tree Inn & Suites, located on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay.
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Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel – Photos
Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel is located on the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay. You’ll find no better place to relax and unwind in any season. All of our spacious rooms feature accommodations with two person JACUZZI® spas, a private balcony or patio and breathtaking panoramic views of the beach and East Grand [...] more...
Bayshore Resort – Photos
Now is the time for a Traverse City beach vacation. Our latest photo album features Bayshore Resort, located directly on West Grand Traverse Bay within walking distance of downtown Traverse City. If you enjoy the sun and sand and water, the beach at Bayshore Resort is one of the nicest in Northern Michigan.
Bayshore Resort – [...] more...
Traverse City News And Special Events
Crystal Mountain – North Mitten Half Marathon, 10k & 5k – May 11, 2024
[ May 11, 2024; ]
The North Mitten Half Marathon, 10k and 5k is a combination of paved roads, dirt roads and trails. The North Mitten route consists of primarily flat, open trails on Crystal Mountain property and will not climb the mountain. Both races will start and finish at the white slopeside tent near the Crystal Clipper chairlift. This [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Member Match Play Tournament – May 15, 2024
[ May 15, 2024 to May 17, 2024. ] Crystal Mountain – Crystal Cup – May 25 – 27, 2018
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Crystal Mountain – Michigan Beer & Brat Festival – May 25, 2024
[ May 25, 2024; ]
Join our 17th annual celebration of Michigan made food and craft beverages happening Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Enjoy live entertainment from The Drew Hale Band and The RockShow while sampling an enormous selection of Michigan's finest microbrews, meads, hard ciders, wine, liquor and gourmet brats from northwest Michigan markets.
Admission
VIP Admission begins at 3pm, General Admission from 4-8pm. [...] more...
Bike Benzie Tour – June 1, 2024
[ June 1, 2024; ]
Created by the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Club and hosted by Crystal Mountain for the last 16 years, Benzie Sunrise Rotary's Bike Benzie Tour is an annual charity ride for the benefit of area youth.
Routes
There are three routes to choose from, which start and end at Crystal Mountain.
28-Mile Course: The 28-mile route travels north out [...] more...
Empire Asparagus Festival – June 1, 2024
[ June 1, 2024; ]
We are back for another amazing asparagus filled day! Lots of incredible local asparagus eats, great music, and fun activities to come! Including the Kick-Yer Assparagus 5k Fun Run/Walk! Link below to sign up!
Sign up for the 5k HERE!
Enter your asparagus recipe HERE!
Want to volunteer? Sign up HERE!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10am: Kick-Yer Assparagus 5k Fun Run/Walk
Noon: [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Michigan PGA Women’s Open Pro-Am – June 22, 2024
[ June 22, 2024; ]
The Michigan PGA is celebrating the 31st Anniversary of the Michigan PGA Women’s Open Tournament . This year will mark 22 years the premier event has been held on Mountain Ridge at Crystal Mountain. But the fun begins Saturday, June 22 with the popular and always entertaining Michigan PGA Women's Open Pro-Am. Grab your friends, family [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Michigan PGA Women’s Open – June 24 – 26, 2024
[ June 24, 2024 to June 26, 2024. ]
The Michigan PGA is celebrating the 31st Anniversary of the Michigan Women’s Open. This year will mark 22 years the premier event has been held on Mountain Ridge at Crystal Mountain. The 3-round tournament begins Monday, June 24 and wraps up with the championship round and award ceremony on Wednesday, June 26. The event is [...] more...
National Cherry Festival – June 29 – July 6, 2024
[ June 29, 2024 to July 6, 2024. ] June 29 - July 6, 2024 in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan!
The Grand Traverse region, known for its world-record tart cherry harvest, bursts with visitors eager to savor the flavor of cherries tucked into everything imaginable. Each day Festival goers find cherry delights along with parades, family and kids events and entertainment. In all, there are [...] more...
Crystal Mountain – Independence Day Celebration – July 1 – 7, 2024
[ July 1, 2024 to July 7, 2024. ]
We're celebrating our independence in good old fashioned red, white and blue style.
Monday, July 1
Family Crafts - Held at the Park at Water's Edge. Reservations are not required for all craft activities.
Sand Art: 10am - 11:30am
Glitter Tattoos: 12pm - 1:30pm
Build-a-Buddy Workshop: 2:30pm - 4pm
Tuesday, July 2
Family Crafts - Held at the Park at Water's [...] more...
Suttons Bay Art Festival ~ August 3 ~ 4, 2024
[ August 3, 2024 to August 4, 2024. ] This annual art fair takes place at the beautiful Suttons Bay Marina Park on the first weekend of August (August 3 & 4th, 2019, Sat. 10am - 6pm, Sun. 10am - 5pm). One hundred artists along with community groups, a community library book sale, food vendors and a children's area make this the perfect place to spend an art-filled weekend at the beach. more...
Port Oneida Fair – August 9 – 10, 2024
[ August 9, 2024 11:00 pm to August 10, 2024 11:00 pm. ]
Step back in time at the Port Oneida Fair and experience life as it was in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Imagine the life of Euro-American immigrants as you help bale hay or watch a broom-maker at work. Learn about spinning, basket weaving, soap making, butter making, candle dipping, and fur trapping. Listen as [...] more...
