Each year families across the country get ready for the whirlwind that the holiday season brings. Getting family and friends together can always be a stressful time taking away the moment of joy you should be having for the holidays. For Thanksgiving, try something new by booking a vacation getaway to Traverse City. Our Michigan home has everything you need for an exciting time in the area including Thanksgiving events and activities. Your family will find a new tradition that will be cherished for years to come. Take a look at what to expect for Traverse City Thanksgiving this year:
Thanksgiving Meal
When it comes to your Thanksgiving feast you may want to skip out on being stuck in the kitchen all day especially after traveling. Luckily, Traverse City has a variety of restaurants that will be open for Thanksgiving letting you enjoy the day to you and your family. Some of the restaurants are unique spots in town found nowhere else. This includes The Filling Station, a brewpub and pizzeria bistro that is found inside a refurbished railroad terminal. There are dining areas within the railway holding shelter where you can even see glimpses of trains. Their pizza is second to none in the city and offers a more unique meal for Traverse City Thanksgiving. Boathouse Kitchen offers a variety of incredible seafood on decadent meals for your meal. For a little dessert, make sure you hit up Grand Traverse Pie Co. for a selection of freshly baked pies that will end your meal on the best note. You have plenty of options to choose from in Traverse City.
Up North Media Traverse City Turkey Trot
Like other cities in the country, you will also find an annual turkey trot event here in Traverse City. The Up North Media Traverse City Turkey Trot will let you start your holiday with an exciting 5K or 5-mile run/walk. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace. This is a great way to build your appetite for a big meal later in the day. Registration in advance is required to participate in the event. Feel free to show up in your best turkey costume too!
Traverse City and the Holidays
A holiday spent in Traverse City will be an enjoyable memory for years to come. Make sure too book one of our vacation rentals today and see why.