Guidebook for Traverse City
Food Scene
Great brewery and food has never disappointed me. There is also music on the other end of the building at Kilkenny's, (in the basement). It's a cool old pub with karaoke and trivia on Mondays. Live music on weekends. Plus, it's close to the house.
85 residents recomanen
North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front StGreat brewery and food has never disappointed me. There is also music on the other end of the building at Kilkenny's, (in the basement). It's a cool old pub with karaoke and trivia on Mondays. Live music on weekends. Plus, it's close to the house.
Great food and the ambiance is rustic modern. Walls covered in reclaimed barn wood. Great relaxing casual dinner spot.
39 residents recomanen
Blue Tractor Barbeque
423 S Union StGreat food and the ambiance is rustic modern. Walls covered in reclaimed barn wood. Great relaxing casual dinner spot.
Incredible fish here or you can go across the street to Apache Trout Grill. They are both great restaurants.
23 residents recomanen
Harrington's By The Bay
13890 S W Bay Shore DrIncredible fish here or you can go across the street to Apache Trout Grill. They are both great restaurants.
Red Ginger
237 E Front StBest option for Asian cuisine in TC. SUSHI!
Taqueria TC Latino Dos
2101 N Three Mile RdMexican food close by. Fairly new, but I am enjoying them thus far.
Essentials
Closest to the house for groceries and a pharmacy is in the same lot.
37 residents recomanen
Tom's Food Market
13940 S W Bay Shore DrClosest to the house for groceries and a pharmacy is in the same lot.
If you are looking for superb meats, a great wine and cheese selection, look no further than Burritt's. Somewhat pricey, but worth it.
34 residents recomanen
Burritt's Fresh Markets
509 W Front StIf you are looking for superb meats, a great wine and cheese selection, look no further than Burritt's. Somewhat pricey, but worth it.
Parks & Nature
Leelanau Trail
Leelanau TrailIncredible bird sanctuary and if you can find the time to volunteer with Kay Charter, you will never forget it.
Saving Birds Thru Habitat
5020 North Putnam RoadIncredible bird sanctuary and if you can find the time to volunteer with Kay Charter, you will never forget it.
There are hiking trails here which are good for running. They have nature and art classes here. A relaxing area out of town.
Boardman River Nature Center
1450 Cass RdThere are hiking trails here which are good for running. They have nature and art classes here. A relaxing area out of town.
Sightseeing
Great place for a swim, but bring WATER SHOES. The rocks are lovely to hunt and collect, but they are a pain in the FEET!
48 residents recomanen
Peterson Park
10001 East Peterson Park RoadGreat place for a swim, but bring WATER SHOES. The rocks are lovely to hunt and collect, but they are a pain in the FEET!
A childhood favorite of mine. Sand dunes to climb and trails to hike. Fantastic views of Lake Michigan.
303 residents recomanen
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StA childhood favorite of mine. Sand dunes to climb and trails to hike. Fantastic views of Lake Michigan.
Drinks & Nightlife
A must for wine enthusiasts. There are also several more wineries on the Old Mission Peninsula that are easy to find.
22 residents recomanen
Old Mission Wineries
A must for wine enthusiasts. There are also several more wineries on the Old Mission Peninsula that are easy to find.
Liquor distillery is my favorite in the area. If you are lucky enough, you may get to have a tasting with a man that gives you incredible history and detail of each liquor. Lowest alcohol content I believe was 39%. Try the Horseradish Vodka!
27 residents recomanen
Northern Latitudes Distillery
Michigan 204Liquor distillery is my favorite in the area. If you are lucky enough, you may get to have a tasting with a man that gives you incredible history and detail of each liquor. Lowest alcohol content I believe was 39%. Try the Horseradish Vodka!
U & I Lounge
214 E Front StPopular locale for drinks and socializing.
Another location for drinks and good food, but more low key than U & I.
72 residents recomanen
Poppycocks
128 E Front StAnother location for drinks and good food, but more low key than U & I.
Entertainment & Activities
Higher Self Bookstore
313 E Front StA place to relax with a meditation class nearly every day of the week.
Yen Yoga & Fitness
615 W Front StYoga, yoga, yoga
Rent kayaks, SUP's, and bikes. Great spot and super close to the house.
11 residents recomanen
The River Outfitters
1910 W South Airport RdRent kayaks, SUP's, and bikes. Great spot and super close to the house.
Terrific historical theatre, home of Film Festival TC. Enjoy a great movie on the cheap in the heart of downtown TC.
105 residents recomanen
State Theatre
233 E Front StTerrific historical theatre, home of Film Festival TC. Enjoy a great movie on the cheap in the heart of downtown TC.
Farm market on Mondays, historic tours, hiking and biking trails, jewelry, fine art, coffee, winery, etc. Everything you need.
130 residents recomanen
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StFarm market on Mondays, historic tours, hiking and biking trails, jewelry, fine art, coffee, winery, etc. Everything you need.
Arts & Culture
Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 S W Bay Shore DrGreat inspiration for the children.