Guidebook for Traverse City
Food Scene
Gourmet date night, or a beer and tacos - let me know your mood and I'll make a recommendation.
If you want to plan a gourmet picnic to impress, this is the place to fill your basket.
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Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front StIf you want to plan a gourmet picnic to impress, this is the place to fill your basket.
There's a reason this is where the locals buy their morning coffee.
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Good Harbor Coffee & Bakery
111 W Front StThere's a reason this is where the locals buy their morning coffee.
If you have a taste for a couple of delicious tacos and a margarita - this is the place for you.
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Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front StIf you have a taste for a couple of delicious tacos and a margarita - this is the place for you.
With the loft's fully equipped kitchen get your gourmet ingredients here and make a 5-star meal at home.
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Burritt's Fresh Markets
509 W Front StWith the loft's fully equipped kitchen get your gourmet ingredients here and make a 5-star meal at home.
Trattoria Stella
830 W Eleventh StFabulous dinner in a historic setting.
Artisan Restaurant Traverse City
615 East Front StreetBeautiful setting and great food.
Taproot Cider House
300 E Front StDelicious food and nice drink selection.
The Little Fleet
448 E Front StFood trucks and people watching.
Mundos 305
If coffee is a ritual for you, this is your place.
The best lunch in town. They only serve lunch M-F and they do it fantastically.
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Centre Street Café
1125 Centre StThe best lunch in town. They only serve lunch M-F and they do it fantastically.
Drinks & Nightlife
Go to the bar at the Top of the Park - Nice place to have a drink with a view of the entire bay area.
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Park Place Hotel and Conference Center
300 E State StGo to the bar at the Top of the Park - Nice place to have a drink with a view of the entire bay area.
It's like a speakeasy - unique cocktails in a classy setting. Excellent for setting the mood.
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Low Bar
128 S Union StIt's like a speakeasy - unique cocktails in a classy setting. Excellent for setting the mood.
Ok, officially it's a gay bar - but you will likely see bachelorette parties and mix of every type. The drinks and poured strong and if you want to dance until 2am, this is the place.
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SideTraxx Dance Bar
520 Franklin StOk, officially it's a gay bar - but you will likely see bachelorette parties and mix of every type. The drinks and poured strong and if you want to dance until 2am, this is the place.
Great cocktails and there is usually live music. Also cheap eats during happy hour or late night.
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The Parlor TC
205 Lake AveGreat cocktails and there is usually live music. Also cheap eats during happy hour or late night.
Mammoth Distilling
221 Garland StThis is my favorite cocktail bar.
The Coin Slot
346 E Front StFun arcade.
Lot's of craft beers in town - this one is my favorite brewery.
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Silver Spruce Brewing Company
439 E Eighth StLot's of craft beers in town - this one is my favorite brewery.
Parks & Nature
There are so many beautiful hiking/biking/skiing trails. Let me know what you are looking for and I'll make a custom recommendation.
There is a reason it's voted the most beautiful place in America.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StThere is a reason it's voted the most beautiful place in America.
Hickory Hills Disc Golf
2000 Randolph StDisc golf or simply hilly hiking.
This is the place to cross country ski, or fat tire bike ride. Long loops, short loops, and various levels of difficulty.
VASA Cross Country Ski
4450 Bartlett RdThis is the place to cross country ski, or fat tire bike ride. Long loops, short loops, and various levels of difficulty.
TART Trail
North Four Mile RoadThis is a great biking/walking trail all around Traverse City
There is a public beach here that is less crowded than most other beaches in town.
Senior Center Beach
1-99 Barlow StThere is a public beach here that is less crowded than most other beaches in town.
Clinch Park
111 E Grandview PkwyA great place for strolling and enjoying the scenery.
Everything Else
Cycling, hiking, kayaking, boating, beaches, fencing, etc. Tell me what you want and I'll make a recommendation.
Ride your bike up to Sutton's Bay (16 miles), have a beer and ride back.
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Tart Trails Inc
148 E Front StRide your bike up to Sutton's Bay (16 miles), have a beer and ride back.
This is a bicycle shop where you can rent bikes, snow shoes, or cross country skis.
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Brick Wheels
736 E Eighth StThis is a bicycle shop where you can rent bikes, snow shoes, or cross country skis.
Kayak, Bike & Brew
436 W Front StThree Swords Fencing Club
2419 Sybrandt RdIt's a long shot, but if you fence - bring your gear.
Inside the Delamar resort, yet open to the public. Various Yoga classes offered throughout the day.
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Yen Yoga & Fitness
615 W Front StInside the Delamar resort, yet open to the public. Various Yoga classes offered throughout the day.
Shopping
This is a former state hospital grounds with multiple buildings and shops. Unique buildings and grounds also include hiking trails.
Building 50
Medical Campus DriveThis is a former state hospital grounds with multiple buildings and shops. Unique buildings and grounds also include hiking trails.
Essentials
If you are looking for organic local items along with a nice cafe - here it is.
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Oryana Community Co-op
260 E Tenth StIf you are looking for organic local items along with a nice cafe - here it is.
Sara Hardy Farmers Market
Cass StreetSaturday and Wednesday mornings.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous, you'll understand why it needs no more explanation.
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Pyramid Point Trail
Basch RoadGorgeous, you'll understand why it needs no more explanation.
A fun place to wander around. Interesting shops. Personal favorite it white fish sausage from the fish market.
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Fishtown
203 W River StA fun place to wander around. Interesting shops. Personal favorite it white fish sausage from the fish market.
Perfect place to have a glass of wine and watch the sun set from the highest point in Leelanau county.
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Rove Estate Tasting Room and Vineyard
7007 E Traverse HwyPerfect place to have a glass of wine and watch the sun set from the highest point in Leelanau county.
Wind Dancer Traverse City Tours
Every port side city deserves to be seen from the waterfront.