Jenn and I have always wanted to visit Traverse City and decided to make a day trip of it. It is about 242 miles (3.5 hours) from Ann Arbor Michigan so it was a bit of a drive. Our drive from Frankenmuth took us through Midland, MI, where we were able to observe the damage from the failed (Edenville) Dam from May (2020). It was amazing to see what use to be a flourishing (Sanford) lake transform to a new green open field with several boats sitting dry-landed, and several docks sitting above grass.
Traverse City is one of many cities that sits off of Lake Michigan. Traverse City is the largest producer of tart cherries in the United States, producing approximately (140-million pounds), is also the home of the National Cherry Festival during the 1st week in July. Tourism is also a big attraction in Traverse City during the summer and winter months.
Grand Traverse Bay sits off of Lake Michigan. Grand Traverse Bay divides into the West and East Arm as it gets closer to the shoreline in Traverse City.
Cherry Republic, a famous cherry-centric store, is based out of Glen Arbor, about 30 minutes west of Traverse City. Their 2nd flag ship store is based in Traverse City. For those of you who have visited the Ann Arbor store, the Traverse City store is about 2-3 times bigger in size than the store in Ann Arbor.
An arial view of downtown Traverse City
An arial shot of downtown Traverse City; Clinch Park and the Yacht Club.
Clinch Park, a City Park on the shoreline of West Arm Grand Traverse Bay, is home to the Duncan L Clinch Yacht Club.
A view from the far dock in the yacht club looking out into West Arm Grand Traverse Bay.
The 'Time to Let Go' Statue in Clinch Park
The Boardman River runs through Front Street in downtown Traverse City. Front Street is a very central type main street is downtown Traverse City with several store, shops and restaurants.
We decided to eat at Bubbas Burgers and Bar, located on E Front Street between Wellington Street and Boardman Ave.
A view of the East Arm Grand Traverse Bay as we left town
We decided that we wanted to eventually drive the famous M-22, a highway the starts Manistee and ends in Traverse City. The 116 mile road hugs the coastline and drives through Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and around the Leelanau Peninsula.
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