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Traverse City Travel Guide: 124 reviews and 256 photos

West Bay, Downtown Traverse City - Traverse City

Summer in the City

A quick bike ride or walk with the dog will take you to the beach, joining others who appreciate the natural beauty and peaceful surroundings. Early morning runs provide a different view but just as spectacular is the water and the atmosphere of this special place.

South Manitou Island, Leelanau County, Michigan

Giant Cedars on South Manitou Island

Not far from Traverse City are many opportunities to expereince the big lake's hostory.
A ferry takes day visitors and overnight campers to the island once each morning. Be sure to get reservations ahead of time, get to Leland early in the day (enjoy breakfast at the early Bird) an be prompt to the ship, located at Fishtown.
We have only done day trips so we rush around the island trying to see everything before returning to the port for the 4 pm departure back to the mainland.

There's So Much to this Place

Pyramid Point, Leelanau County, Michigan

It is hard to describe the joy of living here. The city itself is lovely. Right on the water and the people generally appreciate their lives here. We recognize the gift of having surroundings that others can only visit for a brief time each year.
And within 30 miles you have the spectaculr Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, where you can hike for days...literally. Check it out and come visit.

Last visit to Traverse City: Nov 2008
Intro Updated Oct 2, 2009
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Reviews (18)

Bike! (Or Walk...Jog...Whatever) Things to Do (5)

Traverse City and the Grand Traverse Area has become such a great biking region. I am going to stay within the confines... more travel advice

Looking Towards the Bay in Late May - Traverse City

Cherry Blossoms and Fall Colors Things to Do (5)

The Four Seasons are well represented in Traverse City and the Grand Traverse Region. I appreciate the founding fathers'... more travel advice

Begin Here At Hull Park... - Traverse City

Ride your Bike! Transportation (1)

We have a very bike-friendly city and hope to continue the process of creating more avenues for bike transportation. The... more travel advice

Every Season has it's Own Beauty! - Traverse City

Every Season has it's Own Beauty! Favorites (1)

All Four Seasons are Gorgeous! I love watching the leaves change in the fall along the Boardman Lake Trail. more travel advice

Restaurants (2)
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Hotels (3)
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Local Customs (1)
Walk Along the Bay
Shopping (1)
Shop Downtown!

Off The Beaten Path (2)
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Warnings and Dangers (1)
Prepare to Fall in Love
Tourist Traps (1)
Fudge! and more...
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goutammitra Aug 3, 2010 at 6:56 PM

Nice page and nice tips. Waiting for your Egypt page. I liked your Warning of danger tip.
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balhannah Oct 2, 2009 at 11:40 PM

Fudge! sounds yummy, and that b&b looks beautiful, I can just imagine what the inside would look like. Thanks for the tour.
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hunterV Nov 2, 2008 at 9:02 AM

Hi, Margaret ! Thanks for your tips!
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AKHTARSAYYAD Sep 21, 2008 at 9:07 AM

Great Tree and ur all pics cheers !