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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

Traverse City history and community

Traverse City's downtown, Boardman River and Grand Traverse Bay connect food, culture and Northern Michigan life.

Street s, Traverse City

Traverse City's downtown, Boardman River and Grand Traverse Bay connect food, culture and Northern Michigan life. Use the linked history sources to go beyond the brief timeline, then choose a local shop or restaurant for the rest of the visit.

Leave yourself a little room.

Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.

Cultural stops in Traverse City

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

Art gallery

Higher Art Gallery

Art gallery · 219 East Front Street

Higher Art Gallery, a woman-owned and led gallery, has a home in Downtown Traverse City, Michigan, where over 50 fine artists from Michigan and beyond display their work, including sculpture, paintings, and diverse…

Art gallery

McMillen's Custom Framing

Art gallery · 322 S Union St

McMillen's Custom Framing is a art gallery on 322 S Union St in Traverse City.

Art gallery

Sanctuary Goods

Art gallery · 800 Cottageview Dr #50

Sanctuary Goods is a art gallery on 800 Cottageview Dr #50 in Traverse City.

(231) 932-0775

Historic places in Traverse City

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

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