Why go
- City in Michigan.
- Served by Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
History
Traverse City is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Grand Traverse County, although it partly extends into Leelanau County. The city's population was 15,678 at the 2020 census, while the four-county Traverse City metropolitan area had 153,448 residents. Traverse City is the largest city in Northern Michigan.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (717, ERJ, CRJ) · 2 routes: Detroit, Minneapolis*
- American Airlines AA (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Chicago*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ) · 1 route: Chicago*
- US Airways US (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TVC has direct flights to 3 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Traverse City, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.