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Traverse City is considered by most who live here as the Jewel of Michigan. Surrounded by water; whether it be the lakes, it’s twin bays, or river Traverse City is a water lovers dream. Natural beauty abounds here in Traverse City, nearly everywhere you turn there is some kind of natural beauty. Incorporated in 1895, Traverse City grew very quickly. Today the “Metro” Traverse City area has around 100,000 residents, with the cities core home to 14,532 people as of the 2000 census. |
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Traverse City is the self-proclaimed Cherry Capital of the World, and for good reason! Traverse City’s location lends it’s to have milder summers and winters, providing a good environment to grow cherries. The National Cherry Festival is a week long annual event held in the first full week in July. The school system in Traverse City is one of the best in Michigan with many award winning schools. There are also several choices among charter and Montessori schools. |
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The
winters in Traverse City can get a bit cold with average lows in January
and February of 14 degrees, but there is no lack of fun things to do such
as skiing and snowmobiling. The summers and warmer months of spring and
fall area absolutely amazing here, literally amazing. The streets are lively
with people, the nature and hiking trails have plenty of locals taking in
the beautiful sites, and the lakes and bays are full of people enjoying
some time out on the boat.
Shoppers love Traverse City, it has everything. Whether you are looking for the quaint boutiques that elegantly line the streets of downtown Traverse City or all of the “big box” stores just 2 miles away you will find what you are looking for. New
comers to Traverse City will find that it really has the perfect mix of
everything. Those home come almost never leave! |
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