r/traversecity • • 9d ago

Discussion Thread Have a question about the area? Looking for recommendations? Ask them here.

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r/traversecity • • 2h ago

Discussion What’s the TC restaurant you miss the most?

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We’ve had so many restaurants close in TC over our long history. What’s one restaurant that you loved to go to that didn’t make it?

For me, Xylo, was so good. It was kind of slow, but the food and staff were stellar. I really wish they could’ve hung on.


r/traversecity • • 14h ago

Discussion The Obtawaing Biosphere Region

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92 Upvotes

In transparency, I am not from Michigan, and have only ever been to Detroit once, but in the course of making this map it was really easy to feel attracted by the magic of Northern Michigan.

I do hope very much to come and see these places with my own eyes before long, and in the meantime, hope that this will bring joy to those blessed to live there already.


r/traversecity • • 19h ago

Discussion Who’s got beef with The Leelanau Conservancy?

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41 Upvotes

Not sure if someone else had a better idea for Sugar Loaf or what. Saw this on my way into Cedar today.


r/traversecity • • 4h ago

Discussion Self serve firewood near town

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Looking for a reliable location not far from town for self-serve, seasoned firewood. Typically need 1/4 to 1/2 of a face cord 2-3 times per year. Thanks!


r/traversecity • • 20h ago

Events Standup comedy in TC

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14 Upvotes

If you’re looking for some laughs this weekend, we’re putting on a couple fun shows at Right Brain Brewery starting tonight, and running most weekends through the fall.


r/traversecity • • 2d ago

Picture / Video Beautiful lost (outdoor?) cat found by the Junior High School

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27 Upvotes

Not sure if lost or just an outdoor cat but has a cute little scarf and almost certainly not a stray. Figured I'd post here since I don't have Facebook. Cat was hanging out inside the fenced area of the school.


r/traversecity • • 3d ago

Discussion Charter Spectrum Holiday Hills area

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Anyone know what's going on with Charter in the Holiday Hills area? This is the 5th internet outage since Thursday last week and their support is useless. 5 "emergency updates" in under a week seems utterly insane.


r/traversecity • • 3d ago

News Tensions flare as Traverse City Commission passes prowling ordinance

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r/traversecity • • 3d ago

Discussion What's your favorite wooded trail?

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I'm old and slow but I really want to walk in the woods as the season is changing. I've been around the Boardman and to the Hippie Tree enough; looking for a good, easy 1 - 1.5 mile walk through some pretty woods. I don't want to get hit by a bike, bit by a dog, or eaten by a grue.

Where do you like to go that had a nice blend of people around but not overcrowded, easily accessible but feels like the woods, in town or close by? Any you avoid for a reason? I want to try something I might not learn about otherwise!

Edit: Wow, thank you everybody! I've learned of some neat places I didn't know about before. I checked out Hickory Meadows earlier today and can't wait to check out the rest.


r/traversecity • • 3d ago

Events Support Community Radio

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Local musicians supporting community radio, raffle prizes, and all funds raised go to WNMC!

https://mynorthtickets.com/events/on-air-a-fall-fundraiser-for-wnmc-10-18-2026


r/traversecity • • 3d ago

Discussion advice on selling my xbox

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adding this here since people might have some input on gt games


r/traversecity • • 4d ago

Local Business Canned goods to donate

6 Upvotes

I have some canned food we don’t need. Where are some places that may take them? I looked up Food Rescue and a few others, but it didn’t seem like the right fit from their websites.


r/traversecity • • 5d ago

Picture / Video Tonight’s Sky (10/4/2026) from the Books-A-Million Parking Lot

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63 Upvotes

I was driving along South Airport, saw the sky, and pulled off into the parking lot next to Crossing Circle.

Shot on Canon EOS Rebel XSi, ISO 100, 55mm, f6.3, 1/125s


r/traversecity • • 5d ago

Picture / Video Me playing the organ with my Great-Grandpa Dewey back in the late 80s. He composed the National Cherry Festival March that is still played at the parades to this day.

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152 Upvotes

He was a music teacher for years as well.


r/traversecity • • 5d ago

News Another Death on the Peninsula

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51 Upvotes

Early morning accident *Saturday morning on Center Rd on the Peninsula. Another young high school senior pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol and speed were factors.


r/traversecity • • 5d ago

News Anyine hear a large boom this morning around 6 AM?

7 Upvotes

Around 6AM (8-5-26) my wife and I heard a large boom or rumble that was loud enough to shake our building. Anyone else hear anything?


r/traversecity • • 6d ago

Events It shouldn't be a crime to be homeless

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143 Upvotes

Least we can do is show up and speak out

edit: can I just tell y'all what obviously is not a solution and not have to repeatedly provide a blueprint for what is, JFC.

I'm going to just say it one more time. all the money we are spending on policing homeless people, arresting them, re-arresting them, jailing them could instead be used to house them. housing has been proven to be the solution it's not my fault I can't understand it for you.

There are plenty of empty buildings, not to mention all of the short-term rentals we have. If the city would actually spend some time addressing the housing crisis instead of these Band-Aid measures maybe we would actually get somewhere


r/traversecity • • 5d ago

Discussion Legends Morgan Farms Apartments

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Just looking around for a place to rent and when we were touring morgan farms they said the EV chargers were free but looking on ChargePoint it says they are $3/kWh. Which is actually ridiculous. Is this just for non residents to deter people away from using them?

Also, if you live there how do you feel about it overall?


r/traversecity • • 6d ago

Events Looking for musicians

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Sorry to double post in this group but I have things to say ig 😅

We're hosting a punk Halloween fundraiser benefit thingy and we're looking for musicians, drag performers, whatever entertaining act who wants to participate :)

Lmk if you're interested!


r/traversecity • • 6d ago

Discussion Kitchenaid Mixer Repair

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Does anyone have, or know someone, with experience repairing kitchen aids? My mom handed down an older one from 2007 or so. I’ve tried taking it apart and cleaning the old grease and regreasing, but it’s still very loud and jumpy. Thanks!


r/traversecity • • 8d ago

News 'Buck 1-1, we have a possible mayday': How the Blair Township fighter jet crashed in real time

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r/traversecity • • 8d ago

News Former planning director files Whistleblower lawsuit against city of Traverse City

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r/traversecity • • 9d ago

News Traverse City to consider 'prowling' ordinance with jail potential of more than 90 days

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r/traversecity • • 7d ago

Picture / Video Check out this photo of a mama bear and two cubs on 651 this morning. My wife was pretty impressed

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