Neighborhood Profiles

Traverse City is the county seat of Grand Traverse County, although a small portion extends into Leelanau County. It is the largest city in the 21-county Northern Michigan region. The population was  ... Details

Suttons Bay is the gateway to Leelanau County and lies midway up the eastern shore of Leelanau Peninsula. This year ‘round coastal village has a quality all its’ own…specialty shops, galleries, unique  ... Details

Elk Rapids began as a small port on the Grand Traverse Bay in the 1840s. It was platted in 1852 with the name of Stevens. Because of its location, the town quickly became a major resort center, which  ... Details

This visually dramatic land, created by the forces of the ice age, continues to be sculptured by nature. The Sleeping Bear Dunes were a landmark for early Indians and sailors as well as today's  ... Details

Northport is a picturesque, waterfront community with a proud heritage dating back to 1849. Residents and visitors will enjoy our newly renovated marina facilities, and nearly one-half mile of prime  ... Details

Alden is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Helena Township in Antrim County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated at the southeast end of Torch Lake,  ... Details

Empire was founded in 1851. It was incorporated as a village in 1895 with E. R. Dailey, the head of the Empire Lumber Company which was the main employer here, as the first president of the  ... Details

Frankfort is a city in Benzie County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,286 at the 2010 census. The elevation of Frankfort is 600 ft (180 m) above sea level. The city is situated with  ... Details