Traverse City Travel Blog

Raise a glass to Traverse City wines - and particularly in May, when doing so comes with fun prizes and discounts! Download the digital passport to participate in Traverse City Uncorked, a month-long celebration of Michigan wines. Check in at wineries, or stay with select accommodations, to win exciting prizes, all for drinking great local wine. 

Headed ‘up north’ but worried about keeping options that align with your eating habits? Good eats with wellness in mind are easy to find in Traverse City, and those who partake in healthful choices or vegan eating won’t be left behind.

Check out our suggestions for a day of great bites: 

Headed to Traverse City this fall? Be sure to take in the local flavors while enjoying the sights. Northern Michigan offers a rich agricultural heritage to take part in, and food makers who simplify eating truly local. Use our dining decision map to find the perfect bite (or sip!) while you’re in town this harvest season: 

In Traverse City, it’s easy to support sustainable food options. From local and ethical sourcing of ingredients to environmentally conscious farming practices, to commitments to livable wages and just hiring practices, food businesses throughout the region are working hard to make our food community a long-lasting success. How can you take part? Head to events and workshops in the area that allow proud local food makers, farmers, and environmentalists to explain why they do what they do! 

Pi Day is when math enthusiasts and eaters come together to celebrate the best of desserts – pie! In Traverse City, it also means plenty of local options for sweet ways to raise a fork (or a pint!) on 3/14. 

If you’re a fan of the cherry season in Traverse City or plan your yearly trip in timing with the cherry blossoms of spring, you might be surprised to find that National Cherry Month actually falls in snowy February. Luckily, cherries still rule the day in the Cherry Capital with producers making perfect bites (or sips!) throughout the area.

Craving cool days and warm apple cider? A town steeped in food and farming culture, Traverse City offers incredible opportunities to connect with your food – even to the point of picking it yourself! These three fall afternoon trips are perfect for finding bright foliage, perfect sips, and great

Want to feel like a local while vacationing in Traverse City this summer? Swing by these markets on any day of the week and do as the locals do – eat from their community! 

If you’re a visitor to the Traverse City area, you’re most likely acquainted with some of our bigger events, like Cherry Festival. But you may not know about the best time to be a foodie in Traverse City, which is indisputably Restaurant Week, which takes place from Feb. 20th until the 26th of this year.