Traverse City is located in Grand Traverse County, Traverse City is a paradise situated in the northwest corner of Michigan, about 250 miles from Detroit. No, Traverse City is not a part of the Upper Peninsula. It is, however, part of Northern Michigan.<br> Outside Magazine named Traverse City one of the top ten places to live in the United States. The reasons are many. A spectacular natural environment, neighborly communities that are among the safest in the nation. Housing costs that are lower than most metropolitan areas. Miles of Lake Michigan shoreline offering waterfront living at its best.<br> Traverse City is famous for its nearly perfect weather during the summer. Sunny and 80 degrees every day (or so we like to think). Traverse is also known as a great winter wonderland for skiing, snowmobiling and other winter-time activities. Grand Traverse County is famous for cherry production and tourism.