r/traversecity • • 14d ago

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

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Welcome to r/traversecity's monthly mega-thread for questions you might have on your next visit. These threads are automatically posted at the beginning of each month.

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r/traversecity • • 9h ago

Discussion Fall color at High Rollaway Observation Deck

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On a quest for peak fall colors and heard this is best place for it. When will fall colors peak there? And any others places/drives for viewing leafy trees looking their best?


r/traversecity • • 1d ago

Picture / Video The Boardman River

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A few photos of the place I love so much. I do have an IG for this sort of thing, but not here to promote, just to share.


r/traversecity • • 23h ago

Local Business Best spot to celebrate my husbands 30th?

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He loves big ol steaks, seafood, martinis. Willing to spend some $$$. This man can eat. I’m talking 2 lbs of ground beef in one sitting lol. So the bigger the steaks the better.


r/traversecity • • 1d ago

Discussion Holiday hills neighborhood

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Hi - we’re wondering about the Holiday Hills neighborhood. We have two young kids so we’d like to be in a neighborhood where people/kids are out and about, playing, etc. Is that sub like that or is it a place where people just drive in and out to their homes?

Thx!


r/traversecity • • 2d ago

News Ticker: Munson ER Wait Times Update

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New Munson Medical Center Initiative Aims to Eliminate Emergency Room Wait Times | The Ticker

Munson once again hit a new record for Summer ER visits.

The issue at Munson is one of many local infrastructure strains that have acted as a catalyst for calls for a visitor tax, which the city and county are currently working towards presenting to the state.

Nice to see the Ticker following up on what has been an ongoing growing issue. And it is great to hear Munson is working to improve their ER department.


r/traversecity • • 3d ago

Discussion Yard Signs

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Anyone know where to find some Abdul signs in town, the democratic office was all out. The volunteer even said all of her signs were stolen last night from her house 😢 normally not a sign person but 3 people in my neighborhood just put up Roger’s signs and I am disgusted.


r/traversecity • • 3d ago

Picture / Video Sunset from Empire Beach

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r/traversecity • • 3d ago

Local Business Estradiol patches in stock?

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Has anyone had any luck getting Estradiol patches filled locally? Meijer is out and basically just told me to call every pharmacy in town.


r/traversecity • • 5d 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 • • 5d ago

Discussion The Obtawaing Biosphere Region

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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 • • 6d ago

Discussion Who’s got beef with The Leelanau Conservancy?

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72 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 • • 5d 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 • • 6d ago

Events Standup comedy in TC

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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 • • 8d ago

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

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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 • • 8d 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 • • 9d ago

News Tensions flare as Traverse City Commission passes prowling ordinance

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r/traversecity • • 9d 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 • • 9d 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 • • 9d 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 • • 10d ago

Local Business Canned goods to donate

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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 • • 10d ago

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

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67 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 • • 11d 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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He was a music teacher for years as well.


r/traversecity • • 10d ago

News Another Death on the Peninsula

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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 • • 10d ago

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

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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?