United States Michigan

Traverse City

Cherry Capital of the world, known for vineyards, beaches, and the National Cherry Festival.

Tips from the community

It’s fitting that the “cherry capital of the world” would also be a hotspot for cherry blossom viewing (check out the self-guided Blossom Tour Guide). For cherry blossom peeping, it’s best to drive along Old Mission peninsula to see the trees intertwined with vineyards along a route that also affords views of West and East Grand Traverse Bay. May is the best time to visit Traverse City, Michigan to see cherry blossoms in bloom in Northern Michigan, but July is also a popular time because of the National Cherry Festival.

laurenmack 1 year ago

Traverse City, Michigan is known for its breathtaking cherry blossoms that adorn the city during the spring. The city has a Cherry Blossom Festival that celebrates the beauty of the cherry blossoms and their importance to the area. Visitors can explore the cherry blossom trees in various parks throughout the city, including the Traverse City State Park and the Bryant Park.

seeker 1 year ago

Traverse City is the perfect little vacation town. Located on the water, it's a very walkable town with really great restaurants. In the summer, you'll find an ongoing carnival, a cherry festival, and other lively events, with golf courses and amusement parks nearby.

netanyas 3 years ago

Traverse City Guides

  • Places to Love in Michigan

    netanyas (Netanya Trimboli)
    Michigan has so many cool spots, you just have to know where to go to find them!
  • Top Places to See Cherry Blossoms in the U.S

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    Hello Spring! This is the season of blossoming and bringing in the new. What better way to enjoy this beautiful season than by taking a trip to see cherry blossom trees. Cherry blossoms are one of the most enchanting sights of the season, as the trees only bloom for a short glimpse of time. This brief-lived moment of bubblegum pink sweetness has been captivating and inspiring human beings for centuries. Here is a list of some of the best places in the US that you can visit to witness blooming cherry blossoms this spring.

Traverse City Articles

  • The 9 Best Cherry Blossom Festivals in the US 2023

    One of the prettiest indicators that spring has sprung is when the blooms of sakura (cherry blossoms) burst into color. And luckily, you don’t have to fly all the way to Japan to enjoy what this cherry blossom festival season has to offer. From coast to coast, cities across America have planted the ornamental trees […]

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  • 18 of the Craziest New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Events in the US

    Three, two, one…happy new year! Cities around the globe are ushering in the new year with coordinated countdowns and wacky, wild ball drops. Arguably, the most epic New Year’s Eve event is the ball drop in Times Square in New York, but smaller spots host equally exciting countdowns that include dropping quirky objects, like a […]

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