Traverse City Shopping: Holiday Guide, Traverse City, Michigan

I have big news, everyone. I got all my Christmas shopping done before December 1st this year. I know, right? No, I’m not a super organized person (ha!). What I do have to thank for this feat is a little coastal town in Northern Michigan: Traverse City. I’ve loved Traverse City for years, from childhood visits to my cousin’s destination wedding a few years ago, but always viewed it as a summer town. What I discovered during my most recent visit, though, is that the Traverse City shopping scene is another reason to love this town.

And when I talk about Traverse City shopping, I don’t mean department stores or commercialized malls. I mean small businesses, boutiques, and a focus on local and sustainably made products. For anyone else trying to shop more locally and ethically this year, Traverse City is your personal fairy tale! I was so excited to bring Dan to this northern Michigan gem, introduce him to the snow (yep, we get snow even in November!), and do some Traverse City shopping! For anyone else heading up north this season, here is my Traverse City shopping guide for the holidays. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).