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Traverse City's Sleeping Bear Dunes -- named the Most Beautiful Place in America by ABC News' Good Morning America.

Traverse City, nestled at the head of beautiful crystal-clear Grand Traverse Bay, is a welcoming four-season destination that combines breathtaking natural attractions with a rich blend of adventure and relaxation. Known for its 180 miles of sugar-sand Lake Michigan shoreline and an abundance of inland lakes, beaches, bays and dunes, Traverse City features miles of ski and snowmobile trails. It’s also home to award-winning wineries and championship golf courses. AOL Travel News named Traverse City one of America’s Top 10 Beach Towns, TripAdvisor.com called it one of America’s Top 10 Charming Small Towns and Bon Appetit magazine called it one of the country’s Top Five Foodie Towns. Come to relax, enjoy and discover Traverse City Michigan!

    

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Most Beautiful Place in America -- Sleeping Bear Dunes

Most Beautiful Place in America -- Sleeping Bear Dunes
Twenty minutes from Traverse City is the Most Beautiful Place in America according to ABC News' Good America--Sleeping Bear Dunes with miles of sugar-sand beaches along Lake Michigan’s pristine shoreline.

Photo courtesy of Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau

Snowshoeing in Traverse City Area

Snowshoeing in Traverse City Area
When winter snows begin to drift across this glacier-carved landscape, the entire region becomes a sparkling white playground for skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoe hikers.

Photo courtesy of Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau

True North - Traverse City

True North - Traverse City
Point your compass True North to Traverse City where it’s play time all day! Climb mountains of sand, play along endless beaches and spend quality time together in the magic and moments of Pure Michigan.

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Sleeping Bear Dunes - Winter

Sleeping Bear Dunes - Winter
A Winter view of Traverse City’s Most Beautiful Place in America according to ABC News' Good Morning America—Sleeping Bear Dunes with miles of sugar-sand beaches along Lake Michigan’s pristine shoreline.

Photo courtesy of Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau

Old Mission Point Lighthouse

Old Mission Point Lighthouse
Traverse City has miles of recreational trails that are ready for snowshoeing and/or cross country skiing.

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Traverse City Downhill Skiing

Traverse City Downhill Skiing
Some of the best downhill skiing in the Great Lakes region can be found at Shanty Creek Resorts.

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Cross Country Skiing Traverse City

Cross Country Skiing Traverse City
Traverse City area has plenty of thrills waiting for those who want to discover the wonder of winter. You can ski, snowmobile, ice skate, go ice fishing and much more. Check out our wide variety of winter activities.

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Snowmobiling - Traverse City

Snowmobiling - Traverse City
More than 200 miles of the country’s finest and most diverse ski and snowmobiling trails are in the enchanted Boardman and Jordan River valleys.

Photo courtesy of Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau

Traverse City Shopping

Traverse City Shopping
Traverse City’s historic downtown shopping district offers unique boutiques, galleries, eateries, local brew pubs and other fantastic attractions.

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Fall Color In Traverse City

Fall Color In Traverse City
Autumn color has made its appearance in the Traverse City area, see flashes of crimson, orange and gold in the forests above our deep blue bays and golden sandy beaches. We generally reach peak color in mid-October so there is still time to for that final color tour.  

Photo courtesy of Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau

Fall at Chateau Chantal Winery, Old Mission Peninsula

 Fall at Chateau Chantal Winery, Old Mission Peninsula
The Traverse City area offers stunning vistas looking over the area's many vineyards. USA Today named Traverse City one of the Top 10 places to enjoy local wines.

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Fall Colors Brighten the Fairways

Fall Colors Brighten the Fairways
Michigan's Golf Coast, a region selected by Golf Magazine as one of the top six golf destinations in the country. Traverse City golf includes designs by Nicklaus, Palmer, Player and Weiskopf.

Photo courtesy of Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau

Play Time - Traverse City

Play Time - Traverse City
Hike up the Dunes of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Discover a centuries old lighthouse. Let's dig our toes into Traverse City. Because making the most of our play time is Pure Michigan.

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Explore Traverse City

Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau
The official visitor information resources for the Traverse City area. Visit our Web site for Traverse City attractions, lodging, dining and activity information or contact us by calling 800-TRAVERSE (872-8377), available Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Traverse City Outdoor Recreation
Hike a pine-scented forest path, bike along the bay, kayak a lazy winding river, fish in world-class trout streams, climb a windswept dune, tee up on a championship golf course or witness one of the most awe inspiring sunsets you'll ever see. When winter snows begin to drift across this glacier-carved landscape, the entire region becomes a sparkling white playground for skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoe hikers.  Traverse City outdoors will leave you anticipating tomorrow's next adventure.

Traverse City Lodging
The Traverse City area offers a variety of lodging choices - from full-service hotels and resorts, to family operated motels, condominiums to lake-front cabins and unique B&Bs. We invite you to explore the many Traverse City lodging options. 

Traverse City Golf
Discover Michigan's Golf Coast, selected by Golf Magazine as one of the top six golf destinations in the country. Ancient glaciers carved this region’s land, but it took the likes of Palmer, Nicklaus, Player and Weiskopf to create some of the most incredible golf you will find anywhere in the world. Tee it up in Traverse City.

Things to Do in Traverse City
Explore this summer playground. Attractions in Traverse City include over two dozen wineries, lighthouses, championship golf, historic shopping districts and port towns loaded with galleries and boutiques, sail on a tall ship, hike a pine scented forest, or enjoy America's pastime at a Beach Bums baseball game. More than 200 miles of the country’s finest and most diverse ski and snowmobiling trails are in the enchanted Boardman and Jordan River valleys and the downhill skiing at Shanty Creek Resorts is some of the best in the Great Lakes region.

Traverse City Beaches
Over 180 miles of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay shoreline offer miles of sugar-sand beaches and breathtaking views of crystal-clear aqua and turquois water giving credibility to our nickname "the Caribbean of the North". Find solitude on a remote stretch of sand or dig your toes into some fun family-friendly recreation.

    
 
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