Welcome to Traverse City!

I'm excited to have you here enjoying our area! Please use my curated guide for tips to have a more enjoyable visit and to discover my favorite local places to eat, drink, shop & experience. Enjoy!

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

MY NEARBY FAVORITES

Waygu Beef - The Boathouse Restaurant

Food

The Burrow

California-inspired restaurant

12930 S W Bayshore Dr, Traverse City

Barrio

Tacos & tequilas

305 W Front St, Traverse City

Red Ginger

Asian cuisine & sushi

237 E Front St, Traverse City

Local's tip: Elegant/casual dining room dress code. Casual attire accepted in the bar

The Little Fleet

Open air bar & food trucks

448 E Front St, Traverse City

(website)

Local's tip: Don't miss Happy's Tacos located inside. Delicious! Try a burrito!

Dairy Lodge

Local ice cream shop

405 N Division St, Traverse City

Local's tip: Cash only. Open late during Summer

Lil Bo

Classic neighborhood bar

540 W Front St Traverse City

(website)

Local's tip: Kitchen is open late! Try the Bigger Than Your Face Pretzel

The Filling Station Microbrewery

Stove oven pizza & craft beer

642 Railroad Place, Traverse City

(231) 946-8168 (menu)(website)

Local's tip: If you like spicy, try the Firebox!

Boathouse Restaurant

Eurocentric "farm to table" restaurant

14039 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City

(231) 223-4030 (reservation)(website)

Local's tip: Burger + glass of cabernet for only $18 on Wednesdays in the lounge

Randy’s Diner

Casual neighborhood diner

1120 Carver St, Traverse City

Chubby Unicorn

Local, rotating grilled sandwiches food truck

Traverse City, MI, United States, 49686

Distance: Typically, at TC Whiskey Company but be sure to check out their Facebook page for menu and where they will be located on that given day!

(website)

Check out their Facebook page for their amazing menu/location! One of THE BEST sandwiches!

Craft Cocktails - Mammoth Distilling

Drink

The Parlor

Craft cocktails, wine, MI beers & food

205 Lake Ave., Traverse City

(menu)(website)

Locals Tip: TC's best Happy Hour. 1/2 OFF Cocktails 4-6pm. Live music Thurs, Fri, Sat

The Pub

Downtown Gastropub

160 E Front St, Traverse City

Local's tip: Hot new Downtown Bar. Country Music Night every Wednesday.

North Bar TC

TC’s only year round rooftop lounge

160 E Front St, Traverse City

(menu)

Local's tip: Rooftop bar in Downtown. Great place to watch sports.

Silver Spruce Brewing Company

Local brewery with food truck on-site

439 E Eighth Street, Traverse City

(menu)

Local's tip: Comfortable place to hang out both indoors and outside. Great beer!

Jacob’s Farm

Family fun

7100 E Traverse Highway, Traverse City

Mammoth Distilling

Craft cocktails lounge

221 Garland St, Traverse City

(231) 943-1073 (menu)(website)

Local's tip: Great live music most Wed-Sat. Bring in food from Archie's at The Workshop

Right Brain Brewery

Local craft brewery

225 E Sixteenth St, Traverse City

(website)

Traverse City Whiskey Co.

Craft Cocktails and Stillhouse

201 E 14th St, Traverse City

(website)

Mari Vineyards

Old Mission Peninsula winery & tasting room

8175 Center Rd., Traverse City

(website)

Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Things to Do

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Beaches, hiking & dunes along Lake Michigan

6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor

Local's tip: Dunes get hot. Morning climbs in Summer are best. Take the scenic drive!

Clinch Park

Beach, splash pad, restrooms, cafe & more

161 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City

Local's Tip: Great place to enjoy a beautiful sunrise

Jacob’s Farm

Farm and Corn Maze, Pizza and Drinks

7100 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Local produce, baked goods, flowers & more

Parking Lot B, Corner of E Grandview Pkwy @ Cass St, Traverse City

Local's tip: Open Saturdays 730am-12pm(May-Oct) & Wednesdays 8am-12pm(June-Oct)

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Shopping, dining, tours & more

1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City

(website)

Local's tip: Don't miss the tunnel tours.

Elmbrook Golf Course

Mature Par 72 Golf Course with great views

1750 Townline Rd. Traverse City

(231) 946-9180 (reservation)(website)

Mt. Holiday

Ski & snowboarding, tubing, ziplines & bar

3100 Holiday Road Traverse City

Kayak, Bike & Brew

Pedal & paddle brewery tour

708 Boon St, Traverse City

(website)

Nauti-Cat Cruises

Largest commercial catamaran sailing the Great Lakes

615 E Front, Traverse City

Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf

Adventure Golf, Go-Carts, Bummer Boats & Game Room

1710 N US Highway 31 N, Traverse City

(website)

Restaurants and Local Shops - The Village at the

Shopping

Bay Bread Co

Local artisan bakery

601 Randolph St, Traverse City

Local's tip: If you like cheese, try the Cheddar Cheese & Onion Loaf!

Burritt’s Fresh Markets

Specialty Grocery & Meat Market

509 W Front St, Traverse City

Local's tip: Fresh seafood and great brats for the grill

Cherry Republic

Cherry products & gifts

154 E Front St, Traverse City

(website)

Local's tip: Make sure to sample the cherry salsas and BBQ sauces!

Oryana West

Community owned grocery store & coffee bar

3587 Marketplace Circle, Traverse City

(website)

Potter’s Bakery

Fresh made baked goods

908 E 8th St, Traverse City

Local's tip: The place for donuts in TC!

Tom’s Food Markets – East Bay

Local grocery store

738 Munson Ave, Traverse City

Downtown Leland & Fishtown

A fun downtown and active fishing village full of great shops

Leland, MI

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Shopping, dining, tours & more

1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City

(website)

Local's tip: Don't miss the tunnel tours.

Folgarelli’s

Gourmet sandwiches, Italian market & wine

424 W Front St, Traverse City

(231) 941-7651 (menu)

Local's tip: Grab their pasta, sauce, meatballs & focaccia for a quick authentic meal!

Bike & XC ski rentals, sales & service - Brick Wheels

Services/Rentals

Brick Wheels

Bike service, sales & rentals

736 E 8th St, Traverse City

Stocked

Local grocery delivery service

Delivering Northern MI

(231) 844-0772 (delivery)(website)

Local's tip: Deliveres before arrival or while you're out! Ideal for rentals, homes & boats. Items neatly placed in the kitchen and directly into the frigde!