Foodies and wine enthusiasts looking for their next culinary destination should consider adding Michigan’s Traverse City to the list. This city lies at the end of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula along Lake Michigan and offers visitors a wide variety of culinary, wine and beer options. Here are six reasons to visit this city in early 2023:
© Traverse City Tourism Branding
This unique concept allows visitors to enjoy some of the best drink pairings with outdoor adventures. Go kayaking or paddleboarding on Grand Traverse Bay while sipping on some Left Fin IPA from Middle Coast Brewing. Or pair a sour beer from Right Brain Brewery with a bike adventure on Boardman Lake Loop, part of the TART Trail. Adventure Dining also includes grabbing a Quick Decision IPA from Earthen Ales before hiking the trails at Grand Traverse Commons. Kayak, Bike & Brew even offers a snowshoe and winter bike trails tour, pairing popular breweries with local bike and snowshoe trails.
At this upscale restaurant, enjoy elevated classics and modern dishes, from wagyu Coulotte to cod to venison. Cocktails include a traditional gin and tonic; and a martini paradisi, with pisco, clarified citrus jus, aged orange liquor and winter citrus bitters.
Expected to open this spring, this upscale café lies within a restored 1897 grist mill. A visit to this new space promises views of Crystal River off the shores of Lake Michigan.
© Traverse City Tourism Branding
On March 4, this party in the woods features craft brews and cider, wine, music and food from local vendors. The event offers visitors the chance to try different drinks and foods from the city, as well as explore the trails around Tiber Ridge.
Be sure to schedule a cooking class at Chateau Chantal, a vineyard, winery and bed and breakfast. The property’s popular cooking classes continue into 2023. Chateau Chantal recently released its 2023 cooking class calendar, with many classes focusing on various types of European cuisines, from fresh pastas to raclette.
© Traverse City Tourism Branding
This family-owned estate features a vineyard, inn, seasonal café, equestrian facility, hiking trails and an award-winning winery. This winery offers wine and food tastings, in which guests venture through various stops at the winery and sample different wines and dishes.
Read This Next
#TrazeeTravel
Insta FeedDestinations / North America
Oct 22, 2026Stay in This Restored 1920s School Campus
In Fayetteville, West Virginia, you can now stay in what was once the town’s high school and middle school, thanks to the opening of Hill Hall Hotel. The 40-guestroom boutique property stretches out over the 1923 high school and Mid-Century middle school buildings, retaining some of the original architecture and layout, while updating amenities to meet modern travelers’ needs.
Sponsored Content
TAP Air Portugal: A Milestone Year
From small airline to global success, TAP Air Portugal turns 80 and better than ever.
6 Skincare Mistakes to Avoid Before and After a Flight This Winter
An airplane’s cabin is already dry, but add in the winter climate and your skin practically begs for help. This season, keep skin healthy and moisturized by avoiding these six common mistakes when traveling:
Destinations / Europe
Oct 21, 2026Ease Into Autumn with Anantara’s European Wellness Retreats
Anantara Hotels & Resorts welcomes travelers to an autumnal escape with a collection of wellness experiences across its European properties. From hot mindful yoga and meditation to signature treatments like a Monoi Oil Body Wrap, these immersive retreats let guests unwind and rejuvenate as the seasons fade into one another.
Sponsored Content
Extraordinary Moments, Made to Keep
The Excellence Collection offers a curated collection of luxurious resorts across Mexico and the Caribbean, promising exceptional experiences for every guest and taste. From upscale suite concepts to a plethora of gourmet dining options, from wellness experiences to curated activities, The Excellence Collection guarantees all this and more.
Surveys
Oct 21, 2026Business Travel Bigger Than Ever, According to New Hotels.com Study
While just a few years ago, the travel industry may’ve been worried about business travel returning to its pre-pandemic numbers, according to a new Hotels.com study, that worry is no more. Business travel is back — and even more, it’s busier than ever for some travelers.
ShareThis