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After a whirlwind of a year we are ready to say goodbye to 2024. Make the most of your upcoming new year by planning a resolution that will treat both you and your family. There is nothing better than a vacation getaway especially when you plan it for Traverse City. A New Year’s resolution journey sounds like the best way you can spend some time when you travel to Traverse City in 2025. Take a look at what such a journey will look like for you and your family.
While the kids may not be able to enjoy all of the fun at a winery it sure will please the parents. During your New Year’s resolution journey to Traverse City you will find the area to be filled with wineries. Th region allows Traverse City to have a unique crop of grapes that are used for fruity wines along with some of your favorite styles. Heading out to the wineries will let you see where the magic happens and sample some of their tasty wines. Most of the wineries can be found along the Old Mission Peninsula that is easy enough to get to by vehicle. The views along the way are incredible and include the popular cherry orchards and more. Once at your winery of choice you can enjoy views of the vineyards, enjoy a tasting flight that will have you sample multiple wines, and nibble on some snacks. Another great option is to book a winery tour that will take you to three different wineries and have you not worrying about the commute. You will find that Traverse City has countless charters to choose from so simply find your favorite and enjoy some local wines!
Visiting Traverse City for the first time for your resolution should also include checking out the local sites. There is nothing more majestic than a visit over to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This is a bucket list item especially for those who love to check out national parks in their trips. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore can be found North of Traverse City and features the namesake dunes. These towering sand dunes are found on the shoreline and are truly something else. A visit will let you explore the dunes along with the several hiking trails too. You will find a local lighthouse in the park that is open during warmer months of the year. The lakeshore is open year round and many locals claim it is even easier to traverse the sand dunes when they are covered in a little bit of snow. Regardless of when you plan your resolution journey a stop at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore needs to be on the agenda.
Whenever you visit Traverse City you are sure to stumble upon local events going on in the area. The events range from the middle of summer to the holiday season. If you visit during the summer make sure you visit around the National Cherry Festival. This is Traverse City’s largest event that celebrates our biggest crop with a whole lot of fun. The National Cherry Festival is a week long event that will bring out excitement including a carnival with rides, food vendors, cherry related desserts, and live music from some of the biggest artists in the industry. The event takes place around July 4th so you can also expect some fireworks and aerial shows. The holiday season brings out a Light Parade, Santa’s arrival, and our Tree Lighting celebration. These events will help you feel just like a local here in Traverse City.
Traverse City is also located right on the edge of Lake Michigan where you can find the Grand Traverse Bay. With the lake being a part of the Great Lakes you can expect a massive body of water that invites you for all kinds of aquatic activities. The summer season is great for a little time at the beach. Check out local rental shops to grab a kayak or stand up paddle board and explore the shoreline. You can also book a few charters too to explore the lake further. Fishing charters are a great way to unwind with an afternoon of fishing. Sailing charters will take you on huge yachts out into the deeper waters of the lake as you learn more about the area.
The best way to make sure your resolution journey goes off the way it is meant to is by reserving one of our vacation rentals here in the area. You will find spacious homes with all of the amenities found back home. Contact us to book today for Traverse City. Browse our rentals by amenity here.