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America's tart cherry capital, the Traverse City area is a sweet year-round vacation spot. A variety of winter sports and scenes gives way to warmer weather bayfront attractions and activities. Golfers can play a classic public course or choose among the three beauties at the Grand Traverse Resort. Kids of all ages will enjoy the beach and zoo at Clinch Park. Relax on the shore or romp in the waters of Traverse City State Park and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Low
Precip
Nov
42°F 5°C
29°F -1°C
2 in 4 cm
Dec
32°F 0°C
21°F -6°C
1 in 3 cm
Jan
25°F -3°C
14°F -10°C
1 in 2 cm
Feb
29°F -1°C
15°F -9°C
1 in 2 cm
Mar
36°F 2°C
20°F -6°C
1 in 3 cm
Apr
51°F 10°C
30°F -1°C
2 in 5 cm
Extended Forecast
Saturday
Nov 21
Hi:
52°F 11°C
Lo:
36°F 2°C
Sunday
Nov 22
Hi:
52°F 11°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C
Monday
Nov 23
Hi:
52°F 11°C
Lo:
40°F 4°C

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Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

Nov 20, 2009

We booked our room through Expedia for a better rate than on the hotels site. At check in I requested the remodeled suite and they gave it to me with no problems. All of the receptionists we met were...more

The Catch Island Grill

5 of 5 stars
traverse City
Nov 20, 2009

We had the pleasure of finally finding a fabulous seafood restuarant tucked away in the back streets of Traverse City, MI. The crab cakes were REAL, and the Mahi Mahi was just like we get it in...more

House Of Doggs

4 of 5 stars
Traverse City, Michigan
Nov 18, 2009

Went for the first time today and had the "Motown" which is the regular coney dog. Wonderful!!! Very good ingredients and quality. We sample Coney Dogs in many locations around the state,...more

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