Traverse City is the perfect place to sit back and relax. Whether strolling its quiet streets or enjoying a vibrant arts scene, discover a lifestyle as refreshing as the lake’s soft breeze.

A land known for its rich heritage of cherry orchards and scenic beachfront living, the Traverse City region has been lauded as a top travel destination by publications such as Travel America Magazine and Travel Magazine. A sparkling wonderland in winter and a sun-kissed playground in summer, northwestern Michigan is a year-round haven for outdoor enthusiasts:

• Miles of walking, jogging and biking trails make healthy living easy.
• Countless lakes, streams and beaches provide an ideal setting for swimming and boating, as well as world-class charter, fly and ice fishing.
• No less than four alpine ski resorts can be found within 30 miles, as well as cross-country skiing on countless trails.
• Miles of groomed snowmobile trails cross the region.

Within Traverse City, you’ll find a vibrant small city known for its cultural attractions like museums and art galleries, as well as fine dining, wineries, and world-renowned events and attractions:

• The National Cherry Festival features eight days of history and old-fashioned fun each July.
• Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park, located 30 minutes from Traverse City, offers 35 miles of sandy beaches and sprawling dunes.
• Interlochen Center for the Arts offers internationally known arts education programs for talented youth.
• Traverse City’s Annual Fall Colors Tours showcase the incredible diversity of northwestern Michigan’s trees, highlighting vibrant shades of crimson, scarlet, bronze and more.
• Nearby Leelanau and Turtle Creek casinos at Grand Traverse Resort make for easy gaming getaways.

More than a resort town, Traverse City offers all the amenities and services of a well-planned city:

• Northwestern Michigan College offers associate degrees and professional certificates, as well as select undergraduate and graduate programs through partnerships with other state universities.
• Munson Medical Center, the largest medical facility in northern Michigan, is home to nearly 400 physicians representing 41 different specialties. With full inpatient and outpatient services, it’s one of the top 100 hospitals in the United States.
• Cherry Capital Airport features a brand-new terminal complex and offers direct flights to Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis and seasonally to New York. With five airlines operating from Traverse City, Cherry Capital Airport connects travelers to more than 750 destinations both domestic and international.
• More than 100 houses of worship dot the Traverse City region, representing 32 religious dominations. A welcoming and diverse religious community, Traverse City offers Catholic, Protestant, Church of Latter Day Saints, Jewish and other services.