Traverse City, MI Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Smooth beaches and striking bay views help make lively TRAVERSE CITY , 242 miles northwest of Detroit, the favorite in-state resort for Michigan natives. A town of 15,000 year-round residents, it was saved from the stagnation that overtook many communities when their lumber mills closed down, because the stripped fields proved to be ideal for fruit-growing. Today, the area's claim to be " Cherry Capital of the World " is no idle boast. Thousands of acres of cherry orchards envelop the town, their wispy, pink blossoms bringing a delicate beauty each May. At the National Cherry Festival during the … more »