Traverse City: How far does Traverse City's allure reach as a summer vacation destination? Apparently, all the way down to Texas! Dallas News spread the Traverse City love in their article, "Spend a Summer Chilling Out in Traverse City," with vacation suggestions that include hiking Sleeping Bear Dunes, kayaking on Grand Traverse Bay and shopping in downtown Traverse City. Here are some of Dallas News' Traverse City vacation recommendations to read as you make your way Up North.

"Whether you’re a hiker, kayaker, golfer, shopper or just a person who loves cherries, Traverse City beckons in summer."

Hiking: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Grand Traverse Commons, Lighthouse Park at the tip of Old Mission Peninsula.

Kayaking: Grand Traverse Bay using Haserot Beach launch, Boardman River

Shopping: Downtown Traverse City, Glen Arbor, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Golfing and Relaxing: Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

Click here to read Dallas News' article, "Spend a Summer Chilling Out in Traverse City."

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