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In today’s economy, it has grown harder for families to take the yearly vacation to tropical locations or to visit the coast. If you are looking for a new vacation destination that has the feel of the coast but is found close to home then look no further than Traverse City, Michigan.
Traverse City is home to a wide assortment of outdoor activities, year round. You are sure to find something that the whole family can enjoy.
During the summer months golfing, hiking, biking, and beachcombing are some of the most popular things to do in Traverse City. There are plenty of beaches and hiking trails that you can walk or ride on. The sand dunes are a must and they hold the perfect spot for you to gaze out and across the endless blue waters of Lake Michigan. If golf is your game, Traverse holds a beautiful setting that would impress the most skilled golfer and their course is incomparable.
In the winter time, Traverse City is still a great place to visit even though the temperatures have dropped and snow has fallen. Cross Country skiing and snowshoeing are great ways of seeing the beautiful winter landscape of Traverse City. If you are looking for more of a rush, downhill skiing and snowboarding is of abundance.
With all the activities aside, shopping is usually a must on a vacationer’s “to do list”. The shopping in Traverse City is always delightful. You can find a wide assortment of shops in the historic downtown region or at one of the modern area malls. You are bound to find the perfect souvenior or keepsake to remind you of your time in Traverse City.
When it is time re-energize, the restaurants in Traverse City are bound to give your stomach exactly what it needs to continue your day. There is a wide assortment of American and International restaurants to choose from and plenty of locally owned and unique spots that are known for creating dishes that compliment the locally grown foods throughout the Traverse City area. Traverse City is proud to be known for its delicious and award winning restaurants according to an article from USA Today.
When the day is done and a good night’s sleep is the last thing to do on your list, find comfort in the many accommodations in Traverse City. You have your choice of full-service resorts to family operated motels, condominiums and unique B&Bs. You are sure to find the right accommodation that will fit your family and your budget. |
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Singer-songwriter sensation Brett Dennen, Grammy-winning band Ozomatli and internationally acclaimed act Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars are among the musical guests scheduled to perform at the 2010 Traverse City Summer Microbrew & Music Festival August 27 & 28 at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. Brett Dennen, the popular crooner behind such hits as “Darlin’ Do Not Fear” and “Ain’t No Reason,” previously played in Traverse City in 2009 before a full house at the City Opera House. Grammy-winning Latin/hip hop/funk band Ozomatli has shared the stage with artists ranging from Carlos Santana to O.A.R. to Rage Against the Machine, and became official cultural ambassadors in 2008 at the invitation of the U.S. State Department for their commitment to social justice. Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars is comprised of survivors of West Africa’s horrific refugee camps whose hopeful West African and Jamaican reggae music have earned them spots at Bonnaroo, South by Southwest and on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Live performance by Fireworks
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