Traverse City is the largest city north of Grand Rapids and boasts one of the most vibrant food scenes in the country touted by the likes of Mario Batali. If you’d like to learn more about the Traverse City food scene from food trucks to fine dining to fine wine & craft brew, check out eatdrinkTC (new window).

Traverse City also features the State Theatre, one of the leading independent theatres in the nation and home to the annual Traverse City Film Festival at the end of July every year (July 28 – August 2, 2015). Other notable events in Traverse City include the National Cherry Festival (July 4-11, 2015) and the Traverse City Microbrew & Music Festival in late August.

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