Exploring The Great Lakes | Traverse City, Michigan USA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
- Nothing better than the Exploring the Great Lakes in the summer. Alex and Marko, the Vagabrothers, head to Traverse City Michigan in the USA to find out how they do summer up north. Get ready for an adventure!
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Michigan doesn't get near enough the hype that it deserves. I am glad y'all love it so far!
+Ashley Leja totally agree Ashley. We loved it up there :)
Its southern Michigan that is starting to get over crowded quickly. I'm from 20 miles north of Lansing and drove down south of Pontiac and Detroit area last week, and man has that area exploded. Traffic was nuts with people heading north.. definitely stay away from flint and avoid drinking water anywhere within 50 miles.. I'm an hour west and haven't drank tap water in years and probably never will again.. I know it's perfectly safe where I live because my brother works for the local DPW but it just crazy to think about flint, mi still having undrinkable water an hour away from where I live.. I mean it's not a great city to begin with and u avoid flint altogether anymore
straight up and down. Great for the people who live here but also not so much
@@tankdog03ify I'm in Rochester Hills and, you're right, Oakland and Macomb County are crowded but there's a lot going on.
Northern Michigan deserves ZERO hype. No full time jobs. No one can afford to live there full time.
A must during anyones travel to Traverse City is seeing the sunset at Sleeping Bear Dunes near Empire Michigan.
+Michael Dumiter Yah we were so bummed we missed that. Heard it's one of the best sunsets in the USA.
Yes, i watched it twice before over the lake. It was the best sunset i have seen in my life!
Wife and I had our honeymoon at Empire last year. You've got to also do the dune climb all the way to the lake, bonus if the wildflowers are in bloom.
The only one better that I have seen is glacier point in Yosemite.
vagabrothers , best sunrises and sunsets everywhere on the LP and UP. Wish I could share some here. Just incredible.
I'm a lifelong Michigander. I've spent every summer of my life along the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. I think it's the most underrated place in America. I'm so happy you guys love my home so much
Good for you. I’m guessing you’ve moved out the state. Smartest thing you ever did.
I agree Carly.. I spent 20 years every summer going to the Glen Arbor area and it's majestic. Now I live in the L.A. area and even though the weather is better, nothing beats Lake Michigan. I miss the feeling of Northern Michigan
Thanks for the excellent tour of Traverse City Michigan. Years ago, I met a guy from Traverse City online and we became friends. I never went there but have always wondered what it was like. I now know what a truly charming place it us. Thanks again for the great tour guys. Cheers, Colin
+Protocol Officer really cool spot!! Would recommend you visit someday :)
vagabrothers you know what? I'm going to Frankenmuth Michigan next month. It's south of Traverse City so I might just give it a go. Thanks for the suggestion. Do you know Frankenmuth? It's a Bavarian looking town with tons of schnitzel restos and lots of souvenirs. It's Real tourist trap but lots of fun and the food is very delicious and filling. Lots of full figured tourists go there. Check it out! www.frankenmuth.org. Ciao
Grew up in Traverse City but live overseas now... my first job was actually at Sugar Beach and always loved the views from the rooms.
Nothing like summer in TC. You've included some of the best and made me incredibly homesick for time Up North!
Aimee Palmateer true story. Live in TX but home is 40 minutes from TC
Same here.. I live in L.A. now and omg do I miss Northern MI and the fresh air...
would you recommend sugar beach over west bay or indigo?
As a Traverse City local, it is great to see our city highlighted such an awesome way! As a follower other your adventures, I wish I had known that you two were headed this way. Would've liked to meet you guys and swapped stories over a beer or two.
+Daniel Brizard thanks dude. We really dug it up there. Next time we will do a meet up :)
Living here DOES NOT make you a local.
Yet, I am correct. Too many of you I see move here and then bellow " I'm a local," as you continue to destroy the area. You people are like an invasive species...zebra muscle....Asian Carp...and you.
The first hint that someone is NOT a local, is when the first thing out of their mouth is "I'm a local."
The 2nd hint is that retarded-ass M22 sticker or clothing.
lol and the 3rd big hint is support for anything Michael Moore related.
Trust me as someone who's family's been here since about 1860.
john Q Exactly!
Traverse City is a great city, in a great state...shaped like a hand. Michigan in general is beautiful. From Pictured Rocks, Tahquamenon Falls, Mackinac Island, Mackinac Bridge and down to Petoskey, Traverse City, Holland and even good ole Detroit, it truely is an amazing state.
Michigan is fucked. Tourist trap worse than Venice.
I would of left out Detroit..lol
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You’re right, but honestly the improvements and recent uptick in developing has been great for the city/people.
J. B.
Want to explain? Tourists come here, but never have I seen it “fucked” because of it
Oh, let me clarify: Michigan is fucked AND it’s a tourist trap.
Really cool to see a piece of my home on a Vagabrothers video. Hope you guys had an awesome experience at Black Star Farms. Love that place. The Late Harvest Riesling is very good.
+Jen Corrie honestly blown away by their Riesling it was so yummy!! That video goes live Thursday so stay tuned :)
BOUT TIME!!! So stoked that you guys came to visit the beautiful state of Michigan. Northern Michigan is INCREDIBLE! You would also love the drive up the Northwest Coast of Michigan. Harbor Springs, Frankfort, Sleeping Bear Dunes...and so many other beautiful places! Not to mention that Stormcloud Brewery in Frankfort is a solid place to spend an evening!
you guys are my number 1 Travel Vloggers ever! I love watching your vlogs! that's why I recommend this CH to my friends!
+Kenji King appreciate the support dude! Sharing is caring 🤘🏽
I lived in TC for 20 years.. It sincerely was the best time of my life.. I was able to meet alot of great down to earth people and had many awesome adventures up there and in the U.P. I moved to Vegas for awhile and now the L.A. area.. And let me say that I miss northern Michigan immensely.. Yeah the weather is better in California but nothing beats the Lake Michigan coast
I absolutely loved this video! I vacation about 45 minutes away from Traverse City and going to Traverse is always a highlight of my vacation. This video showed me things that I didn't even know existed.
The opening shot of the both of you on the balcony with beer from Shorts Beer Company is the town I vacation near.
+Stacey Stuart oh cool!!! We really loved it up there. So much fun, seems like the perfect summer escape :)
Stacey Stuart do you live in a different state? Cause Michigan can compete with California not Hawaii though
I grew up there from 1985 to 1991. In my adult years, I miss it so much! I'm dying to take a vacation up there sometime.
I am glad that you traveled to Michigan and Traverse City. I have been going to Traverse City area for almost 50 years and discovering (and rediscovering) the area. You should also visit other regions of the state including Charlevoix and Petoskey region, Straits of Mackinaw region and the Upper Peninsula, Southeast Michigan (and the Metro Detroit area). Thanks for a wonderful video.
Yasssss!! Michigan hype! You guys should come to Grand Rapids Michigan.
+Brandon Avery we really dug it up there. The next episode is even cooler. How is Grand Rapids
vagabrothers I'm from grand Rapids too... you guys would love it, big city feel without the annoyances of a big city (danger, traffic), and of course the best beer anywhere
Justin D Agree about Grand Rapids, but TC etc has awesome wineries and craft beer. Yum!
Omg yes I was born there and every time I visit (I now live in Nevada😕) I get so hyped. Michigan is definitely a beautiful state but not all people understand that. It deserves more.
Grand Rapids is quite beautiful! Mackinac island is a must as well! No motorized vehicles allowed. Have to go in summer though.
As a Michigander, yes, Traverse City really is that beautiful and quaint. Come down to Grand Rapids if you want to go a little more metropolitan.
Yes! Michigan is the bomb, im so stoked you guys visited! Glad you had a good time (:
+Naomi Elliott cheers Naomi! We loved it up there, so relaxing :)
never seen travel vloggers be in the place i live! mi is pretty great at times, hope you enjoyed!
+Vera Tikhon you live in a beautiful place Vera :)
I did a similar trip last year but from the Canadian side. Drove from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie. Then onto Niagara Falls. Very cool.
+Martin Hollick heard great things about Thunder Bay!! Would love to get up to the Canadian side.
So glad you guys liked TC! Hope you were also able to make it to the dunes - awe-inspiring beauty. :)
+Sarah Mackenzie couldn't make it to the Dunes this time around but want to go next time :)
Traverse City is one of my favorite places in the states. The Commons are SUPER creepy in the dark. Some say it's haunted.
+Dave On Arrival the commons at night would be super freaky!!!
The Commons have changed big time with restaurants, shopping, services and real estate, and continues to grow. There are photo tours that take you through areas not yet touched or development.
Crickkett right
probably is ! But TC is wicked. love it there
I live here all year long. There is a lot of local lore, mysteries and the PARANORMAL! The people are as lovely as the scenery.
Just subscribed 💜a very different n natural place as compared to the rest of the USA ,wasn’t expecting this at all!
I'm so glad you enjoyed our town:) I love living here and the old hospital is my favorite place to go walking,if you go walking in the back there's a fresh spring and a hippy tree:)
Those drone shots of the town gave me mad Riverdale vibes!!! MI seems like a really cool place
It's not. Save your money and visit someplace with actual culture. Unless you like visiting abandoned malls, lol.
Awesome video, Michigan in the summer is absolutely amazing!
+Andrew Schafer Michigan in the summer is incredible!! Thanks for watching and commenting Andrew :)
My great grandma was a patient at the state hospital back when it was open. The restaurant in the basement is amazing! You guys should come up to Petoskey/Charlevoix to explore more of Lake Michigan.
Looking forward to a meet up! 😃
Great video! I grew up in Michigan and vacationed in Traverse City all the time (more in the winter to go skiing) - glad to see you guys enjoyed your visit. Looking forward to the rest of the videos, and seeing some things to check out the next time I'm there.
+kellinicole86 awesome!! It was so chill there. We really enjoyed it, very relaxing! Stay tuned for the next episode, even more fun!
Love the video from Michigan! You should come up to the Upper Peninsula. I live in the Eastern UP and love bringing people on tours of the area. We have some of the most stunning natural scenery in the world up here!
+Lynn Erickson Going to have to come back and do UP proper :)
YESSS. Love love love the UP
Y'all always continue to amaze me w/ these magnificent destinations 😄
+Luvlyzzy thank you! We appreciate your comment :)
Yay, happy you explored Michigan's Traverse City area. As a native of MI, one of my fave places to go every Summer and Fall is TC. Actually, just got back from there. Always a great time!
Michigan looks awesome. Marco's mustache is on point as well.
I'm a TC native - so glad you liked it!
great video - have watched carrie's for a while and found you guys!
My aunt lives right on the water here, and we've visited her every year for Christmas since I can remember. It's so cool seeing Traverse City from a traveling perspective since it's always felt like a second home to me :)
I used to live there back in 1992 and loved it then !!! May go back in a few years, I just like the food scene and people there.....................plus the fishing is amazing !!!
+Jason Broadhurst all great reasons to visit again Jason :)
Yeah , I even was dating a hot chick when I was there, so it was a big bonus..................she invited me up there when I lived in Fort Lauderdale ,Florida and it was worth it !!!
so cool you visited my home town!! glad you enjoyed it!
+Raymond Burley no way! So blown away by how many Vagabuddies are from Traverse City!
So glad to see you somewhere near me! Awesome job giving the Great Lakes some credit :)
Huge fan of you guys and can't believe you guys are in my home town! I bartend at the local cider house that has 17 different ciders on tap and an all earth to table menu just down the street from little fleet that I know Marko would be a huge fan of called Taproot Cider House. Sadly working in Alaska right now otherwise I would make it my mission to bartend for you guys because I love your channel! But please stop in and tell them Wylie recommended it and they will happily give you a local discount. TXOTX🍻
We Indians love to travel the world and vagabrothers are helping us! Love your videos
I was just there in June! Pure Michigan!
+detphemale it's gorgeous isn't it?!?
Part of the reason for the excellent "Mexican" food is the presence of a fairly large Latin population. A lot of people came in to work in the orchards some of them stayed.
TC Shout out!!! Thanks soooo much for highlighting our amazing town
GREAT tour of Traverse City! And awesome to see Traverse City tourism booking some awesome filmmakers for their videos. Keep up the great work guys!
It is incredible how you guys make your videos so interesting and ant the same time so educational. Really enjoy watching you vids and get inspiration from them. Keep up the good work 😊
I live in Traverse City and I really like it here. The commons are beautiful especially in the fall. My senior pictures where taken in one of the abandoned horse barns. Right brain has a stout called the ceo stout and it's frickin amazing. My husband and I go to little fleet a lot too.
Best place on earth and im blessed to live in traverse city, TC baby.
Such a quaint town. Love the townhouse by the river
+Earl Parma honestly it was such a mellow town. Great spot for relaxing
If you liked Traverse City , you should visit the little towns surrounding it.
Mary Barnes Richter Yes!!
Basically Leland
Guys the production value is amazing I've been a follower since the around the world tour and this is such a testament to persistence and hard work
Make sure when you go to TC to check out Backcountry North. They’re the local outfitter with 40+ years experience and they know all the phenomenal places to hike, bike, and paddle. I went to the one downtown and was blown away by their knowledge!
Thanks buddies, this was a surprisingly refreshing video with all those different beers. That burger was also at 11 o'clock? Beer ok, but such a burger... We Dutchies are really less civilized than we thought we were ;-).
+Dutch Nomad Couple hhaha it is kind of that type of town. We usually don't imbibe until the early evening :)
Great video guys! I was just in Traverse City and have to agree...two big thumbs up. Amazing place!
I'm from Michigan and I got so excited when I saw the title to this. If you come back to Michigan you have to check out the upper peninsula and hike Tahquamenon falls. For a more city feel go to metro Detroit and see some cool museums, get awesome food, and stop in for the Woodward dream cruise
Kabrew! What a brilliant business idea! You guys must have had so much fun. Today I feel like that turtle flopped on a log 😴🤣 The Great Lakes look stunning, so much variety
+Paola Energya Sunday's are turtle days ;)
vagabrothers haha true!
This is my hometown and seeing it through someone else's eyes is really cool! TC is truly an awesome place.
Jordin Beckwith Same here. Love living here.
Outstanding content and cinematography. Honestly the best I have seen in TH-cam content on travel destinations. Thanks! Look forward to seeing more of your videos!
I live in Michigan and my cousin lives in Traverse City. One of my favorite places to go along with Grand Haven which is on the west side about 2 hours south of Traverse City. I've never been to Pictured Rocks but I heard it's amazing. It is in Munising which is east of Marquette.
+Johnny.Dennis awesome! So much more to explore up there. Stay tuned for the next episode, goes live on Thursday 🙌🏼
I live in Ann Arbor, MI and visit Traverse City every summer!!! LOVED seeing this video :) There's so many hidden gems in our own country, glad you got to experience one of my personal favorites!
I always felt Michigan and especially Upper peninsula is way more beautiful than any other hyped coastal areas ! It's awesome and most scenic place I would say !
I really did not expect this place to look this cool! I'd visit there for sure.
Such awesome views of the city I've lived in my entire life! Glad you guys could enjoy some of the best spots in town. Did you guys make it to The Filling Station Microbrewery? By far my favorite!
Who adds a “bird sound” when a couple of birds fly into the shot of drone footage? A very cool little editing detail that most wouldn’t spend the time doing. Its a pleasure watching your exceptionally well done high quality production work.
You make me want to travel so badly! aewsomeeee video guys! aewsome edition as usual!
I go up near the Traverse City area every summer! It's so beautiful there. So cool you guys got to experience and film it as well!
Don't worry, I laughed at your "Bay-gulls" joke. 😜
+karinwtfont 🙏🏼🙏🏼 hahah thank god someone laughed
@@vagabrothers Very clever.
TC was my second home growing up, my siblings and I have been calling them Baygulls for over 20 years!
You're in good company. 😉
Awesome video guys! I'm from MI and I haven't been up north yet, so it's great to see how it looks!
+Arina Phrakhamsay really?!? You got to go explore your backyard!! So beautiful up there :)
I kept watching, and I just wanted to jump through the screen and show you so many more things you missed!
I was born and raised in Traverse City!
What is it like in winter?
Love the videos on Traverse City. I can't wait to visit! :)
TC is where it's at. Actually Michigan is where it's at. So underrated but this helps shine some light on the beauty of the state. TC Pie company is the spot for those who have a hankering for any type of pie.
Awesome video! Took a trip up to Mackinac Island, MI last summer and loved it! You should give it a look if you're still in the area!
+JustinFilms nice!! Looks awesome. Need to get back up there!
Have you traveled Northern Ontario at all? It's a natural beauty for sure!
+Alicia Baxter haven't been to the other side yet, just Toronto. Currently in Quebec though :)
Perfect timing! I'll be there Aug 8-18 & have an amazing new perspective thanks to you guys. Def doing bike/kayak/brew tour...and the asylum...and the vineyards... Thanks!!!
i spent 3 days in Traverse city nearly a year ago. such a beautiful place. if you guys are still there try Mackinac island
I was just in traverse city for the cherry festival!!
+Emma Henne nice!! Yah we heard the cherry festival is a big deal.
Did you have fun?
how was it ?
Emma Henne went to the festival as a kid. Now I avoid that area that week
"I guess they become bagels" 😂
+Federico Lebrón solid logic right?!
That's bay gulls
Great city. Mission point peninsula is gorgeous, relaxing and there is🥁 lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula.
Oh you guys did the Tall Ship! That's awesome. I love that company.
It's really amazing place.
+Felipe Siqueira so relaxing and beautiful :)
I am ready to head up to Traverse City....thanks, guys!
Another awesome video.
These videos are great!
+Christopher Maloney thank you Christopher, stay tuned for part two this week :)
Great for a short trip!!!
+Oswaldo salazar exactly, lovely little weekend trip :)
Still I find it weird people will come to Michigan but I’ve noticed it’s mainly in the summer and it’s mainly only up north 😂 happy you enjoyed it 5 years ago hope to see y’all post again on here together
Great video! Thanks for doing more domestic locations! These are places you could just take a weekend trip to.
Glad you enjoyed. And no sharks in our water!
I live in Michigan between Lansing and Flint, it's actually a great place to live during the summer.. tons to do, us locals call it "going up north" on vacation or just the weekend.. I'd say half of people living in mid Michigan own property or a "cabin" or travel trailer on property in northern Michigan.. everyone goes up north on the holidays and weekends and it's just normal to do and have fun every weekend. Not sure how many other states are like that.. there's literally a different place to go everytime.. usually we lease a property for a year and switch up places every few years.. we fish off Saginaw bay for walleye.. few years ago we fished lake huron in Rogers city, Michigan that was the best spot and so much fun and memories
I worked in TC for a few months on hotels and condos and had a blast.. you should check out the UP also known as the upper peninsula, great for relaxing and getting away from civilization for a couple weeks, and so many fresh water river go fish and kayak.. check out "pictured rocks" one of the absolute best things you will ever experience and the only place in the world like it
never thought I'd enjoy a video about Michigan. Nice work. Looks like a lovely town.
Have you visited Athens, GA? Beautiful place with awesome rock n roll history.
+Richard Hicks glad we could broaden your perspectives a bit. Haven't been to Athens though, is it cool?
+vagabrothers it's the home town of REM. The University of Georgia is here. It has been named as one of National Lampoons top party schools several times. There is a growing food scene and craft brewers
and it's just a beautiful town
why did you never think that? makes no sense
Good one. I enjoy your American shows.
+Steven Cassidy awesome!! More on the way :)
perfect footage!
+Minhquan Le 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Yes! Gotta love shorts brewery!
Love the little fleet
I live in TC and this was so much fun too watch ❤️❤️
It's not "TraVERSE", it's "TRAVerse" but since you're from the West Coast we'll let it slide, lol. Thanks for a great tour of one of the nicest places in my State of Michigan. You guys should go to the UP!
Oh I had local Michigan beer once - sooo good 😍
I'm so glad I found your channel. That abandoned building scared the BeJESUS out of me!!!
Baygulls need to be said. Nice camera work during the restoration segment. Nice work guys!
If you really want experience UP North then head to the Upper Peninsula on your visit to Michigan. Hope you guys enjoyed your visit to T.C. it is a wonderful place to explore as well.
You just did everything we do in an entire lifetime
Wow Michigan sure does look beautiful! Iv'e always wanted to visit the west coast!