ONLINE VACATION
TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN, USA
1/24/14
Hi Everyone. Our trip today is to the top part of Michigan to
Traverse City. They get a lot of snow there, so we are going to
pretend it is warm.
Traverse City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the
county seat of Grand Traverse County, although a small portion 2010 census.
Traverse City is named after the Grand Traverse Bay, which the city
heads. The bay earned its name from 18th century French voyagers
who made la grande traverse or "the long crossing" across the mouth
of the Grand Traverse Bay.
Traverse City is the main inland port of the Grand Traverse Bay; a
long, natural harbor separated from the waters of Lake Michigan by
the Leelanau Peninsula, and divided longitudinally almost evenly by
a narrow peninsula of tiered hillsides and farmland called Old
Mission Peninsula.
The Traverse City area is the largest producer of tart cherries in
the United States. Near the time of cherry harvest, the city hosts
the annual week-long National Cherry Festival in the first full
week of July, attracting approximately 500,000 visitors. The
surrounding countryside also produces grapes, and is one of the
centers of wine production in the Midwest. Tourism, both summer and
winter, is another key industry. The Traverse City area features
varied natural attractions, including freshwater beaches,
vineyards, a National Lakeshore, downhill skiing areas, and
numerous forests. In 2009, TripAdvisor named Traverse City the
number two small town travel destination in the United States. In
2012, the city was listed among the 10 best places to retire in the
U.S. by U.S. News.
Traverse City generally experiences warm, mild summers and severe
winters. Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay greatly impact the
area's diverse coastal weather patterns, which occasionally consist
of sudden and/or large amounts of rain during the seasonally active
periods. Lake-effect snowfall constitutes a large percentage of the
total annual snow accumulation. Periods of snowfall typically last
from November to April, although light snow as late as May or as
early as September sometimes occur.
January is normally the coldest month with average temperatures between
16 and 29 degrees Fahrenheit. July is normally the warmest month
with average temperatures between 58 and 79 degrees F. September
is normally the rainiest month with an average of 3.59 inches, and
a yearly average of 32.39 inches of rain. January is normally the
snowiest month with an average of 23.1 inches, and a yearly average
of 74.3 inches of snow.
There is far more information than I can relay on this page, so I
have included the link at the bottom so you can read more about
Traverse City, Michigan, if you wish. I hope you enjoy this trip.
~Marsha~
WELCOME TO TRAVERSE CITY
AERIAL VIEW
DOWNTOWN
CITY OPERA HOUSE
NORTHERN MICHIGAN ASYLUM
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PLACES TO EAT
ROUNDS RESTAURANT
ANCHOR STATION
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HOTELS
TAMARACK LODGE
BEACH HAUS RESORT
COUNTRY HOTEL
TRAVERSE BAY INN
GREY HARE INN VINEYARD BED & BREAKFAST
COMFORT INN
DAYS INN
HOTEL INDIGO
CHERRY TREE CONDO AND HOTEL
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AROUND THE AREA
DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS IS BUT LOOKS INTERESTING
ALONG THE SHORE
ON THE WATER
ICE
BEAUTIFUL SKY
NORTHERN LIGHTS
HOT AIR BALLOON
BOARDMAN RIVER
SOUTH MANITOU LIGHTHOUSE
GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHTHOUSE ON LAKE MICHIGAN
CHERRY FESTIVAL
CHERRY TREES
TRAVERSE CITY STATE PARK
CLINCH PARK
GO FOR A WALK
CHATEAU DE LEELANAU VINEYARD
TRAVERSE CITY AREA WINERY
CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE WINERY
U.S. COAST GUARD AIR STATION
PIONEERS OF CUSTOM APPAREL & T-SHIRTS
HICKORY HILLS SKI AREA
WINTER FUN
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OLD PHOTOS
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HOUSES THAT HAVE BEEN FOR SALE
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To read more about Traverse City, Michigan, CLICK HERE
Traverse City. They get a lot of snow there, so we are going to
pretend it is warm.
Traverse City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the
Traverse City is named after the Grand Traverse Bay, which the city
Traverse City is the main inland port of the Grand Traverse Bay; a
The Traverse City area is the largest producer of tart cherries in
Traverse City generally experiences warm, mild summers and severe
January is normally the coldest month with average temperatures between
There is far more information than I can relay on this page, so I
~Marsha~
WELCOME TO TRAVERSE CITY
AERIAL VIEW
DOWNTOWN
CITY OPERA HOUSE
NORTHERN MICHIGAN ASYLUM
***************************************************
PLACES TO EAT
ROUNDS RESTAURANT
ANCHOR STATION
***************************************************
HOTELS
TAMARACK LODGE
BEACH HAUS RESORT
COUNTRY HOTEL
TRAVERSE BAY INN
GREY HARE INN VINEYARD BED & BREAKFAST
COMFORT INN
DAYS INN
HOTEL INDIGO
CHERRY TREE CONDO AND HOTEL
***************************************************
AROUND THE AREA
DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS IS BUT LOOKS INTERESTING
ALONG THE SHORE
ON THE WATER
ICE
BEAUTIFUL SKY
NORTHERN LIGHTS
HOT AIR BALLOON
BOARDMAN RIVER
SOUTH MANITOU LIGHTHOUSE
GRAND TRAVERSE LIGHTHOUSE ON LAKE MICHIGAN
CHERRY FESTIVAL
CHERRY TREES
TRAVERSE CITY STATE PARK
CLINCH PARK
GO FOR A WALK
CHATEAU DE LEELANAU VINEYARD
TRAVERSE CITY AREA WINERY
CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE WINERY
U.S. COAST GUARD AIR STATION
PIONEERS OF CUSTOM APPAREL & T-SHIRTS
HICKORY HILLS SKI AREA
WINTER FUN
*******************************************************
OLD PHOTOS
*******************************************************
HOUSES THAT HAVE BEEN FOR SALE
To read more about Traverse City, Michigan, CLICK HERE
county seat of Grand Traverse County, although a small portion
heads. The bay earned its name from 18th century French voyagers
who made la grande traverse or "the long crossing" across the mouth
of the Grand Traverse Bay.
long, natural harbor separated from the waters of Lake Michigan by
the Leelanau Peninsula, and divided longitudinally almost evenly by
a narrow peninsula of tiered hillsides and farmland called Old
Mission Peninsula.
the United States. Near the time of cherry harvest, the city hosts
the annual week-long National Cherry Festival in the first full
week of July, attracting approximately 500,000 visitors. The
surrounding countryside also produces grapes, and is one of the
centers of wine production in the Midwest. Tourism, both summer and
winter, is another key industry. The Traverse City area features
varied natural attractions, including freshwater beaches,
vineyards, a National Lakeshore, downhill skiing areas, and
numerous forests. In 2009, TripAdvisor named Traverse City the
number two small town travel destination in the United States. In
2012, the city was listed among the 10 best places to retire in the
U.S. by U.S. News.
winters. Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay greatly impact the
area's diverse coastal weather patterns, which occasionally consist
of sudden and/or large amounts of rain during the seasonally active
periods. Lake-effect snowfall constitutes a large percentage of the
total annual snow accumulation. Periods of snowfall typically last
from November to April, although light snow as late as May or as
early as September sometimes occur.
16 and 29 degrees Fahrenheit. July is normally the warmest month
with average temperatures between 58 and 79 degrees F. September
is normally the rainiest month with an average of 3.59 inches, and
a yearly average of 32.39 inches of rain. January is normally the
snowiest month with an average of 23.1 inches, and a yearly average
of 74.3 inches of snow.
have included the link at the bottom so you can read more about
Traverse City, Michigan, if you wish. I hope you enjoy this trip. <>
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Information from Wikipedia
This is a MelloMarsha creation
I do not take credit for the pictures
Thanks to the respective photographers
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