Traverse City has transformed itself into the cultural, business, and educational center of Northwest Michigan. Its downtown core has been loving refurbished, its historical buildings brought to a fresh sheen, making it both a spectacle and a place to shop, dine, and attend cultural events. Residents and out-of-towners love the performances by the symphony orchestra, by its opera guild, and by its actors in the Old Town Playhouse.

Traverse City has a vibrant annual film festival centered around Front Street’s two historic movie houses, a National Cherry Festival every July, and a Winter Comedy Festival that draws talent from all over the United States. With a thriving farmer’s market, antiques, art galleries, and so many places to dine, Front Street is at the forefront of Traverse City life. Traverse Center Downtown Development Authority:

Address: 303 E. State Street, Suite C, Traverse City, MI 49685, Phone: 231-922-2050

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