Welcome to Traverse City!

We're glad you are here! Please use our curated guide for local tips and our favorites 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

OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

Seasonally driven breakfast menu - Sugar 2 Salt

Food

Sugar 2 Salt

Breakfast & brunch restaurant
1371 Gray Dr, Traverse City
(website)
Local's tip: No reservations. Totally worth the wait! Grab some English Muffins to go!

The Towne Plaza

Breakfast & lunch restaurant
203 Cass St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Try the blueberry pancakes!

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!

Charles and Reid Detroit Pizza

Pizza, salads & sandwiches. Beer & wine to go
113 E. State Street, Traverse City
(231) 252-3497 (website)
Local's tip: They have a great $7 beer & slice Lunch Special!

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!

Nittolo’s

Brick-oven pizzas & authentic Italian
104 Main Street, Lake Leelanau
(231) 994-2400 (menu)(reservation)(website)
Local's tip: For a next-level dining experience, ask to meet Eric!

Farm Club

Farm, brewery, restaurant & market place
10051 Lake Leelanau Dr, Traverse City

Dairy Lodge

Local ice cream shop
405 N Division St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Cash only. They are open late during Summer
Craft Cocktails - Mammoth Distilling

Drink

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. Great beer!

Mundos 305

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

Left Foot Charley

Urban winery & tasting room
806 Red Dr Suite #100, Traverse City
(website)
Local's tip: Great patio. Try the Cinnamon Girl cider. Delish!

Brengman Brothers

Leelanau Peninsula Winery
9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City
(menu)
Local's tip: The menu provides the Chef's suggested wine pairing with each food item!

Bonobo Winery

Old Mission Peninsula Winery
12011 Center Rd, 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

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!

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 Tasting Room

Shareables, pizzas, entrees, cocktails & wine
155 Garland Street, Traverse City
(231) 525-0555 (website)
Local's tip: Great collection of hard to find bourbons

Nolan’s Tobacco & Cocktail Bar

Cigars & Cocktail Bar
336 E Front St, Traverse City
(website)
Local's tip: They have a shaded outdoor patio for enjoying cigars & drinks
Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Things to Do

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)

Clinch Park

Beach, splash pad, restrooms, cafe & more
161 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
Local's Tip: Great place to enjoy a beautiful sunrise

State Theatre and Bijou by the Bay

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

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.

TC Wine Girl

Wine Tours
Traverse City
(231) 492-0048 (reservation)

Nauti-Cat Cruises

Largest commercial catamaran sailing the Great Lakes
615 E Front, Traverse City

Jacob’s Farm

Farm and Corn Maze, Pizza and Drinks
7100 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

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!

Elmbrook Golf Course

Mature Par 72 Golf Course with great views
1750 Townline Rd. Traverse City
(231) 946-9180 (reservation)(website)

Veterans’ Memorial Park

Wide sandy beach, playground & sports courts
410 River St, Elk Rapids
Fresh produce & meats - Oryana

Shopping

Potter’s Bakery

Fresh made baked goods
908 E 8th St, Traverse City
Local's tip: The place for donuts in TC

Bay Bread Co

Local artisan bakery
601 Randolph St, Traverse City
Local's tip: If you like cheese, try the Cheddar Cheese & Onion Loaf!

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!

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 salsa and BBQ sauces!

Oryana

Organic Grocery Store and Café
260 E. 10th Street, Traverse City
(website)
Local's tip: The $5 Roasted Chickens on Wednesdays are the best in TC! Get them early!

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.

Downtown Leland & Fishtown

A fun downtown and active fishing village full of great shops
Leland, MI

Picnic

Gourmet market, sandwiches & ice cream
102 N Main Street, Leland
(231) 994-2169
Local's tip: Their custom charcuterie boards are perfect for the beach, boat or hike!
Bike & XC ski rentals, sales & service - Brick Wheels

Services/Rentals

Stocked

Local grocery delivery service
Delivering Northern MI
(231) 844-0772 (delivery)(website)
Local's tip: Deliveres made into the rental & directly into the frigde before arrival

Break’N Waves

Watersport rentals
1469 US-31 North, Traverse City

Brick Wheels

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

Elite Carriage Company

Executive transportation services
1364 Alexander Dr, Traverse City
(231) 944-9098 (website)

Leelanau Boat Co.

Boat rentals, service & storage
8585 E Bingham Rd, Traverse City
Local's tip: They have 2 NEW tritoons and a new pontoon for rent. They deliver!

Riverside Canoe Trips

5042 N Scenic Hwy, Honor

The Cyclery

Full service bike shop
6260 W River Road, Glen Arbor

ELEV8 Climbing & Fitness

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

Green Mitt

A luxury, eco-friendly auto spa
1840 N US 31, Traverse City
(website)
Local's tip: The BEST free vacuums ever!

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Enjoy your time in Traverse City!
~ Tommy Corbett