The Good and Bad of Traverse City
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7/31/2011
I resided in MI for 13 years, in Frankfort for 2 of those, TC for 7, and downstate for the rest. I do think TC's a beautiful area and great for outdoor recreation, with clean air and little crime. Those are the highlights, and they are significant. I do laugh at some of these other comments people have made though. The Interlochen Center for the Arts and Cherry Fest were only music venues I experienced, and the performers were past-their-prime artists. If you want to see a current artist, you'll probably have to drive to Detroit, which I know many young people did. Of course, what would one expect for a small town? Nonetheless, where is this arts and culture "T" writes about?! C'mon!
On another note, do be prepared to "carry your own weather with you," otherwise the near-constant grey skies may be depressing. I think this may be a good place for families and healthy retirees who can handle the snow. However, I would not recommend it for singles. There are wineries here, yes, but the quality of the wine is debatable, T. The beach in Elberta is beautiful if you like private, secluded beaches rather than busy ones. Just personal preference is all. Again, TC can offer natural beauty, opportunities for outdoor recreation, low housing costs, clean air, and low crime. What it lacks: varied entertainment opportunities or exciting nightlight, arts and culture, good shopping, decent pay (a view of the bay and half the pay is the popular saying there, and that's if you can find a job), and certainly not sunny skies (except maybe in July). If you are into winter sports, you might actually prefer a place with more snow. You just have to weigt the pros and cons and know what's important to you. Good luck in your search.
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