One of the communities of Michigan's North Coast, Traverse City is a four-season playground for anyone who loves the Great Outdoors - a paradise for sailing, boating, fishing and paddling, and one of the Midwest's most popular skiing and snowmobiling centers.

There are 180 miles of beaches where you can wander as far as you like...romantic lighthouses and picturesque lakeside villages... glacier-sculpted hillsides covered with splendid forests and dotted with lush orchards and more than 20 acclaimed wineries...world-class golf courses... home to innovative regional cuisine.... and a pedestrian-friendly downtown with over 150 boutiques, galleries and restaurants. It's the perfect setting for a romantic getaway, a shopping adventure, or an unforgettable family vacation.

(from Pure Michigan Travel Guide)