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The Traverse City area bursts at the seams each summer when the National Cherry Festival occurs. The festival includes air shows, concerts, parades, kids activities, arts/crafts show, fireworks, and more.
The Grand Traverse region is well-known for its world-record tart cherry harvest and those visiting the festival can find cherries made into all kinds of food products.
Scroll down to see attractions that are held over multiple days.
Traverse City is perhaps the most beautiful region of Michigan, where thousands from around the country come to vacation. Read the stories below or go to the Grand Traverse County destination page.
The Traverse City Opera House has a 700-seat theater which offers a place for quality arts and cultural entertainment.
West Michigan is home to wineries galore! Enjoy a wine tasting tour and sample award winning wines.
The Grand Traverse Lighthouse is situated at the end of the Leelanau Peninsula within, about eight miles north of the town of Northport.
Festivals and events celebrating many aspects of life are scheduled throughout the year in the Grand Traverse County area.
Take one of the most scenic drives in the nation as you travel across M-22 in West Michigan. A long winding road of adventure awaits!
Sugar sand beaches along Lake Michigan, outdoor activities, an energetic downtown and many wineries make Traverse City the place to be
National Cherry Festival Committee
521 S. Union St., Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-4230
West Michigan is the location for many Car Shows during the summer. Various awards and plaques are presented at these car shows.
The popular Gold Coast Artisan Fair is usually held the second weekend of August at Ludington’s Rotary Park.
Smaller towns set themselves apart from big cities by local events. That’s very evident when Ludington hosts the Western Michigan Fair.
Enjoy a variety of shoreline cruises with various themes on the S.S. Badger Carferry in both Ludington and Manitowoc.
August in Ludington means free movies, on three Thursday nights at dusk in Ludington’s Rotary Park (formerly City Park).
Spend a Friday afternoon and evening strolling around the galleries in the quaint harbor village of Pentwater.
Summer’s not over yet and there are summer bargains to be found all weekend during downtown Ludington’s Sidewalk Sale Days in early August.
Summertime means outdoor arts and crafts fairs, and communities in Manistee County often include these fairs as part of their festivals.
The Caswell Horse Park at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Ludington is a busy place from May-October, with many horse shows.
After a busy day at the beach or at work, it’s time to kick back and relax a while. What better way than to listen to some music.
A site to behold along Lake Michigan, these structures with a rich history give both a sense of safety and a beautiful site.
Beautiful color emerges come Fall. Take it all in with an afternoon drive, or stroll, through the many forests of West Michigan.
Set in the heart of downtown Ludington is the Todd & Brad Reed Photo Gallery, and it’s a must-see for anyone who appreciates true beauty.
Various farm markets around Traverse City offer a bounty of the best-tasting produce around, with many open from May until early fall.
Take one of the most scenic drives in the nation as you travel across M-22 in West Michigan. A long winding road of adventure awaits!
The historical Vogue Theatre in Manistee, renovated as a modern-day movie theater, shows current movies, classic films, and family movies.