Traverse City

Travese City, known for breathtaking views and four seasons recreation, boasts amazing amenities, and is taking the epicurean world by storm. You would think you were in a major metropolitan city with the number of options and quality of food and wine available.

The Hagerty Center

AT NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE

Part of Northwestern Michigan College, The Hagerty Center, home to The Great Lakes Culinary Institute, is where the majority of instruction takes place. The Hagerty Center is a premier waterfront venue for lifelong learning in Traverse City. It provides state-of-the-art conferencing facilities for local, regional, national and international groups.

Traverse City Accolades

Midwest Living (April 2016) named Traverse City the “Greatest Midwest Town.”

Newsmax.com (January 2016) listed Traverse City as one of “America's Best Small Towns”

Conde Nast Traveler (Jan. 2016) listed Traverse City among 17 of “The Most Beautiful Towns in America”

Midwest Golf Magazine (Sept. 2015) named Traverse City “Best Golf Destination in the Midwest”

CNN/Money.com (Sept 2015) named Traverse City “America’s Best Beer Town”

CityDescribed.com (August 2015) listed Traverse City as one of 20 Best Small Towns in America.

Zagat.com (July 2015) named Traverse City one of 6 Hot Food Destinations to Visit This Summer.

PureWow.com (July 2015) named Traverse City one of 12 cutest small towns in America

People (July 2015) named Traverse City one of “America’s Foodiest Cities”

Thrillist (June 2015) listed Empire as one of 10 Affordable and Unspoiled American Beach Towns

House Beautiful (June 2015) listed Traverse City as one of the 50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America

CCRA Travel Network (June 2015) listed Traverse City as one of the Top 10 U.S. Cities for Summer 2015 Hotel Stays.

Matador Network (June 2015) listed Traverse City among America’s 20 Coolest Beach Towns

Livability.com (June 2015) listed Traverse City #11 on its list of 100 Best Small Towns

Yahoo Travel (May 2015) listed Traverse City among its 7 Cool Small Towns Perfect for Escaping the Summer Heat

Thrillist (May 2015) Listed Traverse City as one of 14 Best Small Beach Towns in America

Jetsetter.com (May 2015) listed Traverse City as one of America’s 10 Coolest Small Towns

Country Living (May 2015) listed Traverse City as one of 20 Most Charming Beach Towns Across America.

Getting Here

Traverse City is within a comfortable driving distance of many of the Midwest's largest cities, including Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Columbus, Cleveland, Toronto and more.

Fly into Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).  The aiport is located about 5 minutes from all Pigstock TC events.  

Staying Here

Room blocks have been reserved at West Bay Beach Hotel (listed below). Mention Pigstock TC for the discounted rate. This hotel is walking distance to the Hagerty Center where classes take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

West Bay Beach
615 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI
231.947.3700