About once a week I receive a text or a message from someone asking, “Hey! I’m coming to Traverse City soon and we’d love to go to a nice dinner, any recommendations?” Although I love this question, it is also overwhelming for someone who lives here because there are so …
Fall in Traverse City is one of the most beautiful times of the year. Year round jaw dropping views of Lake Michigan are taken to a whole new level when the trees are popping with colors of yellow, gold, red and orange! Simply driving around Traverse City will fill your …
Is there anything open on Monday in Traverse City? Many people come to Traverse City on the weekends and everything is absolutely packed. More recently it seems that people are staying an extra day or two into the week and I am getting a ton of messages and texts saying, …
THE MAGIC OF SUTTONS BAY Updated July 2021 I currently live in Traverse City and am quickly falling in love with the surrounding villages and towns that are just a quick drive away. Suttons Bay is definitely one of my favorites. Just 30 minutes from Traverse City, the village of …
One of my favorite things about Traverse City is all the collaborations that occur between our local businesses. Of course, there’s still competition up here but I’ve noticed more and more that our community truly works together and believes we are all stronger when we do so. Many of you …
In 2019, Traverse City got a new restaurant. Well, a food-centric event space. This space has quickly become one of my favorites in Traverse City and I wanted to share a bit about it! Husband and wife, Forrest and Nicole Similar created this badass event space that is available for …
About 45 minutes South West of Traverse City, just a mile or two down the road from Crystal Mountain, is a not so hidden gem, Iron Fish Distillery. It is the perfect place for a cocktail and to enjoy the beauty of Northern Michigan. Whether you’re a local or a …
The first hike we did when I moved to Traverse City was the Pyramid Point Trail. We were so excited to explore the area and see the big gorgeous views of Lake Michigan and we were told that the Pyramid Point Trail was the perfect place to do so! Well, …
Well, I try to stay away from advertising Traverse City this time of year as it’s finally the time locals get to really enjoy it. But, Oprah magazine has named it one of the 21 Best Winter Getaways for 2020, so I guess the cat is out of the bag. …
Although staying in Michigan due to COVID-19 has been hard for me at times, it’s also reminded me to appreciate the beauty of my home state. Friends of ours reached out to us a few months ago and asked us if we wanted to join them on a weekend getaway …
