Spending Easter 2023 with family and friends in Traverse City? From a tasty meal at a local restaurant to partaking in an egg hunt in our region, there are plenty of local events to enjoy.   Here's a look at where to go and what to do for your holiday celebration.  ..read more

Step…by step…by step, she takes. Somewhere near her London, Ontario home, in the cold of winter, or with the warming promise of spring, Heather MacEachern-Tarasick is on a lonely quest. This forty-something mother of two is on a quest that is measured by every single step she takes. Every step brings her closer to being ready to run her first-ever marathon. After five years of running and training, this is the year she plans to run a marathon. She will travel from Canada to Traverse City to run in the Bayshore Marathon on Memorial Day weekend.  ..read more

“Mom to the rescue!” may well be the war cry at home – and at work – for these regional businesses! March is Women’s History Month, and we chatted with three mothers who’ve built thriving Michigan businesses, and, in some cases, even passed their businesses on to their kids. Read on to hear about Michigan ice cream, wine, and chocolate – could there be a better trio?  ..read more

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. Here’s our guide to pie options this Pi Day:  ..read more

Located in the downtown Warehouse District, the MRKT offers indoor shopping with a refreshing and light atmosphere. Here’s how you can get to know this district in Traverse City: Fresh Water Textiles Fresh Water Textiles is a small-batch sustainable soft goods store with products ranging from table ..read more

Craving a day by the pool? Make a splash this spring in one of the many indoor pool options that Traverse City has to offer. Fun for the whole family awaits, or the serenity of an adult getaway is in store… whatever you choose, our town’s got it! Great Wolf Lodge Not only does the Great Wolf Lodge ..read more

Working in the hospitality business, it can be hard for Jeffrey Libman to find time for dining out during the peak summer tourist season in the Traverse City area. That’s why the general manager of the downtown bistro called Amical looks forward to Traverse City Restaurant Week 2023. Not only does ..read more

Traverse City has so much to be proud of that it’s common to get nationwide recognition. Accolades include: One of the most beautiful small towns in the US, Best Romantic Getaway, a Best Pace to Go in the US, one of the Coziest Small Towns – the list goes on and on. We are in the running for two ..read more

The 16th Annual Suds & Snow is BACK for an afternoon of some winter fun! After a 1/2 mile hike through the woods, you'll find two live-music stages featuring local musicians, 20 + craft vendors serving beer, wine, & cider, and local food trucks. Check out this Q&A that will be helpful when planning ..read more

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 ..read more