[jtstagman]

Am considering Marquette and Traverse City for my eventual home. All comments welcome. Thanks

[Jswee]

Tell us a little bit more about your likes & dislikes, interests, etc.

I find Traverse City to be the perfect blend of small town atmosphere with a splash of cosmopolitan flair. Both have tons of outdoor recreational opportunities but TC being located close to Leelanau Co. and the amazing Lake Michigan beaches gives it an edge in my opinion, plus the OM and Leelanau Peninsula wineries add a nice touch. More dining opportunities, as well. Lake Superior beautiful to look at but I'd rather swim in Lake Michigan. If you you pick Marquette you better reeeaaallly like snow.

Being a TC native, though, I'm decidedly biased.

[almira]

Yeah, I think we need to know more about you! What do you wanna do there? Both places have their own schtick! Without knowing anything about you or your plans, it's too hard to tell... if you like the small town thing Marquette... although it's a big town for the UP, it's not around as much as TC. But I love them both. Let's hear about you!

[joemits]

Actually Mqt is bigger than TC. (check the atlas) TC may have more people in its county and may get more tourist but marquette also has NMU which has a student body of 10,000 and does not count as city population. I think Marquette is a more real town than TC and though lake Mi may be warmer the city of marquette has all open beach TC has none. That being said though both are nice towns.

[YAZ]

I'd call it a draw.

Havta check the snowfall though; not sure who gets more.....

TC gets an awful lot....if it's 10 inches more per season in Marquette....does it really matter?

Bigger deer in TC though....

More morels too.....