One of the highlights within Traverse City that I was actually really looking forward to seeing was the National Cherry Festival. The region is known for providing “70 to 75 percent of the tart cherries grown in the United States” (1). That being said, the residents and businesses love to proclaim their love for the…
After my family tasked me with sampling the best midwest cherry flavored vodka, they put me to the challenge of tasting the ice cream that was voted America’s Best Scoop on ABC’s Good Morning America (see news clip above). Situated on the shores of the east arm of Traverse Bay on Route 72 in Traverse…
On our day trip to Traverse City, we had no idea what to expect other than the Cherry Festival. We were visiting on the fourth of July and were not even sure exactly what would or would not be open for the holiday. However, the City was a bustling metropolis ready to celebrate the holiday…