Traverse City, MI

Special Guest Mike Kent stopped by to talk to Rob and Danny about Traverse City, MI. When asked what separates Traverse City from other places families can travel, Mike says that hands down it's the people that make the difference. Traverse City has all the attributes of a larger city with more natural beauty. Mike talked about some incredible biking paths and walking trails in the area. He also touted Sleeping Bear Dunes which was recently tabbed by Good Morning America as the most beautiful spot in the US. Wineries Mike was excited about the over 40 wineries in the area and mentioned how Traverse City is on the 45th Parallel which is the same parallel as some of the finest wineries in France and Italy. These wineries are family-friendly with plenty for kids to do. Year-Round Town Traverse City is not just a summer town. Obviously, during the summer months, there are fantastic beaches and festivals for families to enjoy. Fall brings a breathtaking change of colors. Winter offers downhill skiing and snowmobiling with springtime bringing rebirth and the blooming of hundreds of miles of Cherry Trees. Beaches One of the most interesting things Mike mentions about the beaches in the area was that, yes, there are miles and miles of lifeguarded beaches. But there are also endless trails that have trails branching off to secluded beaches. Festivals Some of the iconic festivals in the area include: Traverse City Film Festival National Cherry Festival Michigan Lighthouse Festival Family-Friendly Lodging Great Wolf Lodge Crystal Mountain Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Restaurants Red Ginger The Cook's House Farm Club -Farm to Table Little Fleet -Food Trucks Oakwood Propper Burger Moomers Ice Cream! - Can't miss, must stop! If you're ready to plan your next family vacation, don't forget Rob is a Certified Travel Associate. His services are free to his clients, just drop him a line at [email protected]