Traverse City is located at the tip of Northern Michigan on one of the greatest lakes of all. It’s a year round destination, but fall is an especially good time to visit if you want get a good room deal, enjoy the wine and taste some wonderful food. You also won’t run out of scenic moments to see the leaves changing to a variety of colors.
Room with a View
Lake Michigan is beautiful any time of year, but fall is one of the best times to get an affordable room in any spot you’d like – even right on the water. One of the best times to visit Traverse City is after the summer beach goers leave and before the winter fun lovers come in (yes, this is a winter resort area, with cross country skiing, sledding and more). Every year the hotels offer incentives to bring in visitors at this time, including winery and spa discounts, dining deals and shopping coupons. Visit the official website of the Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau for more information as well as country getaway packages.
Food Haven
Who says you have to head to a big city for great food? Traverse City has earned a reputation of being a place for foodies to enjoy and there’s even a self-guided Foodie Tour to make sure you don’t miss anything. You can also head a bit out of town and enjoy a phenomenal meal with a view at Aerie, located at the Grand Traverse Resort.
Don’t forget the cherries on your a fall getaway to Traverse City. This area is one of the biggest for growing cherries in Michigan. They peak in the summer, but by fall you can check out lots of freshly made cherry products from salsa to jams. Stop by Cherry Republic for a selection that can’t be beat.
Wine Country
Traverse City, Michigan, has become one of the premier wine growing regions in the United States.Thanks to its location on the 45th parallel and gentle hills in a unique microclimate, grapes grow here as well as cherries. Award winning riesling, pinot grigio and chardonnays are being grown along the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas. The area is also now venturing into reds, producing some popular pinot noir, merlot and cabernet francs. And, of course, you will find plenty of top-notch ice wine here.
Fall is harvest season in Traverse City so you will have opportunities to celebrate the harvest, enjoy wine and food pairings and taste some of the latest releases.