Thank you for choosing our Nature's Ridge Pickleball Lodge Spa Retreat for your Traverse City area "Adventure North"! We've curated these planning tips and mobile guide to help you have the best experience you can while in our area. See you soon!
Please review this information to help plan your stay at Nature's Ridge Pickleball Lodge Spa Retreat! We're excited for your arrival! Your "Adventure North" awaits!!

🧭 Need wheels while you're here?

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2020 Minnie Winnie Class C RV (Recreational Vehicle)

🛒 Grocery Delivery
Save your valuable time and energy by having *Stocked is a local service that will deliver groceries inside our lodge and fridge before you arrive or while you're out.

🗓 Reservations 
Book Dining, Tours, Rentals, Services, & Catering/Personal Chefs early, especially during months summer & weekends
(See My Nearby Favorites for links)

Enjoy these videos to assist with planning your sleeping arrangements and room assignments.

Instructional videos for Nature's Ridge Pickleball Lodge Amenities

OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

Food

Boone’s Long Lake Inn

Steakhouse
7208 Secor Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685
Distance: 2.0 Miles
Indoor/Outdoor Dining Check their website for menu and entertainment options

The Chef’s In

Deli sandwiches, salad bar & soups
519 W Front St, Traverse City
Distance: 6.4 Miles
(website)
Local's tip: They're almost always busy, so call ahead. Click image icon for menu slips

Mary’s Kitchen Port

Fresh lunch items & kitchen goods
539 W Front St, Traverse City
Distance: 6.3 Miles
Local's note: The Gobbler is a Traverse City favorite!

Bubba’s

Great bar/eatery, known for burgers and happy
428 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Distance: 8 Miles
(231) 995-0570 (menu)(website)
Unique burgers & diverse beer options plus daily happy hour on food & drinks

Folgarelli’s

Gourmet sandwiches, Italian market & wine
424 W Front St, Traverse City
Distance: 6.5 Miles
(231) 941-7651 (menu)
Local's tip: Grab their pasta, sauce, meatballs & focaccia for a quick authentic meal!

Sleder’s Tavern

Oldest, continuously operated restaurant in
717 Randolph Street, Traverse City
Distance: 6.5 Miles
(website)
Local's tip: Friday nights are All You Can Eat Fish (cod and/or smelt)!

Red Ginger

Asian cuisine & sushi
237 E Front St, Traverse City
Distance: 7.5 Miles
Local's tip: Elegant/casual dining room dress code. Casual attire accepted in the bar

Slabtown Burgers

Local neighborhood burger restaurant
826 W Front St, Traverse City
Distance: 6.4 Miles
(website)
Local's tip: Brown bag burgers & fries are an easy and delicious meals to go

The Filling Station Microbrewery

Microbrewery and wood fired pizza
642 Railroad Pl, Traverse City, MI 49686
Distance: 7.2 Miles
(231) 946-8168 (menu)(website)
Great indoor/outdoor relaxed atmosphere in vintage train depot.

Original Flap Jack Shack

Super cute retro place to eat!!
3980 US-31, Traverse City, MI 49684
Distance: 5.7 Miles
(231)941-1890 (website)
Parents Favorite Sunday Breakfast

Drink

Higher Grounds Trading Co.

806 Red Dr, Traverse City
Distance: 5.5 Miles
(website)
Local's tip: Comfortable outdoor patio to enjoy coffee all year long

Mundos 305

Coffee bar
305 W Front St, Traverse City
Distance: 6.6 Miles
(website)
Local's tip: Try the Cheddar Lime Hash Burrito!

The Filling Station Microbrewery

Microbrewery and wood fired pizza
642 Railroad Pl, Traverse City, MI 49686
Distance: 6.2 Miles
(231) 946-8168 (menu)(website)
Great indoor/outdoor relaxed atmosphere in vintage train depot.

The Parlor

Craft cocktails, wine, MI beers & food
205 Lake Ave., Traverse City
Distance: 6.6 Miles
(menu)(website)
Locals Tip: TC's best Happy Hour. 1/2 OFF Cocktails 4-6pm

7 Monks Taproom

Craft beer taproom & pub fare
Distance: 6.8 Miles
Great Food & Drinks

Traverse City Whiskey Co.

Craft distillery with tours
201 E Fourteenth St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Distance: 6.1 Miles
(231) 922-8292 (website)
Craft distillery with tours & artisanal whiskey cocktails on a cool, rustic patio.

Mammoth Distilling

Craft cocktails lounge
221 Garland St, Traverse City
Distance: 6.7 Miles
(231) 943-1073 (menu)(website)
Local's tip: Great live music most Wed-Sat. Bring in food from Archie's at The Workshop

Grand Traverse Distillery

Cocktails & tasting room
215 E Front St, Traverse City
Distance: 7.6 Miles
Local's tip: Grab a cocktail while you're waiting for your table in downtown TC

The Little Fleet

Open air bar & food trucks
448 E Front St, Traverse City
Distance: 8 Miles
(website)
Local's tip: Don't miss Happy's Tacos located inside. Delicious. Try a burrito!

Things to Do

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Shopping, dining, tours & more
1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City
Distance: 5.5 Miles
(website)
Former State Hospital Grounds Shops & Dining

Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Local produce, baked goods, flowers & more
Parking Lot B, Corner of E Grandview Pkwy @ Cass St, Traverse City
Distance: 7.2 Miles
Local's tip: Open Saturdays 730am-12pm(May-Oct) & Wednesdays 8am-12pm(June-Oct)

State Theatre and Bijou by the Bay

Local downtown movie theaters
Downtown Traverse City
Distance: 7.6 Miles
(website)
Local's tip: Saturday Kids’ Matinees at 10 am at State Theatre. All tickets only $1!

Incredible Mo’s

Bowling, escape rooms, laser tag, dining &
1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd, Grawn
Distance: 3.4 Miles
Bowling, arcade games, laser tag and maze, escape rooms, and a restaurant!

Moomers

Homemade ice cream and farm
7263 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City
Distance: 4 Miles
World's Famous Homemade Ice Cream

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Beaches, hiking & dunes along Lake Michigan
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor
Distance: 28 Miles
Local's tip: Dunes get hot. Morning climbs in Summer are best. Take the scenic drive!

Boardman Lake Trail

Newly built boardwalk, on Boardman Lake
W South Airport Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Distance: 7.9 Miles
(231) 941-4300 (website)
Boardman Lake Boardwalk Loop, trail for walking, biking, pets allowed.

Jacob’s Farm

Farm and Corn Maze, Pizza and Drinks
7100 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City
Distance: 8.3 Miles
Corn Maze, U Pick Fruit + Great place to eat & drink too!

Crystal Mountain

Golf, ski & spa resort
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr. Thompsonville
Distance: 25.3 Miles
Mountain resort with year-round sports & a sledding track, plus a spa, lodgings & dining options.

The Magic Shuttle Bus

Wine, Brewery & Site Seeing Tours
Traverse City Area
Distance: They will pick you up!
(231) 492-6144 (reservation)
Join-in or private tours - Site Seeing - Leelanau or Old Mission Peninsula

Shopping

Francisco’s Market & Deli

Pizza, Sandwiches, Beer, Wine & Groceries
2770 Silver Lake Rd, Traverse City
(website)
Local's tip: Great pizza. The Breakfast Pizza is a local favorite!

Oryana West

Community owned grocery store & coffee bar
3587 Marketplace Circle, Traverse City
(website)

Edson Farms Natural Foods

Health Food Store
835 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City

Meijer

Supermarket, pharmacy & gas
3955 US 31 S, Traverse City
Local's tip: Very busy. Do shopping before 7am to save time. Check out Stocked-up.com for delivery

Oleson’s – Long Lake

Locally-owned grocery store
3850 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City

Services/Rentals

Stocked

Local grocery delivery service
Delivering Northern MI
Distance: 6.5 Miles
(231) 844-0772 (delivery)(website)
Want to enjoy your vacation in paradise from the moment you arrive? Then, call STOCKED.

Brick Wheels

Bike service, sales & rentals
736 E 8th St, Traverse City

ELEV8 Climbing & Fitness

Climbing & fitness gym
777 Boyd Ave, Traverse City
WHY LOCAL'S LOVE IT: Great workouts. Fun for families!

Grand Traverse Bay YMCA (West)

Exercise facilities & indoor pool
3700 Silver Lake Rd, Traverse City

McLain Cycle And Fitness

750 E Eighth St, Traverse City

Planet Fitness

3111 W South Airport Rd, Traverse City

Alvina’s Canoe & Boat Rental

Canoe on Betsie River beginning at Green Lake
6470 S. Betsie River Rd., Interlochen
Distance: 14.5 Miles
(231) 640-2434
Canoe on the beautiful Betsie River beginning at its source, Green Lake

The Magic Shuttle Bus

Wine, Brewery & Site Seeing Tours
Traverse City Area
Distance: They will pick you up!
(231) 492-6144 (reservation)
Join-in or private tours - Site Seeing - Leelanau or Old Mission Peninsula
AREA RESOURCES
Downtown Traverse City

🍽 Dining
Most local options close by 9pm. Late night food options: Mode's Bum Steer, Lil Bo's

🅿️ Parking (map)
Downtown and surrounding streets have metered parking and are strictly enforced (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm)
*FREE parking on Sundays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day

🚻 Public Restrooms (map)

🚲 TART Trails (maps)
A network of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route

⛱️ Clinch Park
Metered parking
Splash Pad turns off at 6pm

🚗 Transportation
Traverse City has both Lyft and Uber as well as various local taxi companies
GUIDE TO OUR AREA
CALENDAR OR EVENTS
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Please email us your questions or concerns
CONTACT US

If you don't get a timely response, please call/text Shawne
(231) 709-2783

Contact Dan by call/text for emergent situations only
(231) 620-7346
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