Taylor's Guidebook
Food
Apache Trout Grill
13671 South West Bay Shore DriveGreat coffee shop for working or catching up with friends.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Mundos Roasting & Co.
708 Boon StGreat coffee shop for working or catching up with friends.
Brasserie Amie
160 East Front StreetBest brunch and mimosas
Barrio
305 West Front StreetNewer place in downtown with the best margaritas and pineapple guacamole!
Amazing fresh food. This place started out as a food truck and did so well during covid that they were one of the only thriving establishments able to buy a store front.
Bergstrom's Burgers
903 U.S. 31Amazing fresh food. This place started out as a food truck and did so well during covid that they were one of the only thriving establishments able to buy a store front.
Charles & Reid Detroit Pizza
113 East State StreetBest pizza (even compared to Jets!)
Little Reds
5862 U.S. 31Best Ice cream!
China Lee
3985 Beitner RoadGreat Chinese food
Blue Tractor Barbeque
423 South Union StreetGreat BBQ
A little outside of downtown but a must see. Fun outdoor igloos and bonfires to have drinks and great food all year round. Call ahead for reservations as they are generally busy.
61 moradores locais recomendam
Hop Lot Brewing Co.
658 S W Bay Shore DrA little outside of downtown but a must see. Fun outdoor igloos and bonfires to have drinks and great food all year round. Call ahead for reservations as they are generally busy.
The Little Fleet
448 East Front StreetFun, outdoor area downtown with food trucks.
Great, picture-worthy mini donuts!
7 moradores locais recomendam
Peace Love and Little Donuts of Traverse City
441 E Front StGreat, picture-worthy mini donuts!
The Chef's In
519 W Front StBest sandwiches!
Boone's Long Lake Inn
7208 Secor RoadExcellent steak and seafood
Go-to place for healthy juice and vegan food! (More of a take out place since covid began)
Press On Juice
1125 E Eighth StGo-to place for healthy juice and vegan food! (More of a take out place since covid began)
Best varieties of ciders and great health-conscious meals!
17 moradores locais recomendam
Taproot Cider House
300 E Front StBest varieties of ciders and great health-conscious meals!
Bars/Adult focused
Upstairs where the restaurant is has the best views Traverse City has to offer. Overlook the bay and downtown while grabbing a drink and app!
30 moradores locais recomendam
Hotel Indigo Traverse City
263 W Grandview PkwyUpstairs where the restaurant is has the best views Traverse City has to offer. Overlook the bay and downtown while grabbing a drink and app!
Great nightlife spot. Dancing, live music, pool tables, games and fun bar.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Kilkennys Irish Public House
400 West Front StreetGreat nightlife spot. Dancing, live music, pool tables, games and fun bar.
Right Brain Brewery
225 East Sixteenth StreetFun brewery
Also known as the "double wide" pairing next to bootleggers bar. Fun, cheaper bar downtown.
Dillinger's Pub
121 S Union StAlso known as the "double wide" pairing next to bootleggers bar. Fun, cheaper bar downtown.
Union Street Station
117 South Union StreetFun bar with live music certain days.
Low Bar
128 S Union StFun speakeasy atmosphere.
Fun speakeasy, make sure to call ahead to get the code to go in!
6 moradores locais recomendam
123 Speakeasy
123 W Front StFun speakeasy, make sure to call ahead to get the code to go in!
Super fun dance bar, this is a gay bar and a local hot spot for bachelorette parties.
10 moradores locais recomendam
SideTraxx Dance Bar
520 Franklin StSuper fun dance bar, this is a gay bar and a local hot spot for bachelorette parties.
Wineries/Breweries
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula DriveGreat local beer and wine!
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
3309 Blue Water RoadMy personal favorite winery! Great views
Left Foot Charley
806 Red DriveWinery!
Black Star Farms Old Mission
360 McKinley Rd EWinery!
Mari Vineyards
8175 Center RdAnother favorite winery!
Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn
15900 Rue De VinGreat winery!
Bonobo Winery
12011 Center RoadSightseeing
A MUST visit spot for everyone. They have free samplings (including wine) and everything from food to wine made with local cherries. Great spot to grab gifts or souvenirs
19 moradores locais recomendam
Cherry Republic | Traverse City
154 East Front StreetA MUST visit spot for everyone. They have free samplings (including wine) and everything from food to wine made with local cherries. Great spot to grab gifts or souvenirs
Activities
Fun casino with a sports betting bar upstairs and great food at the restaurant called Bourbons.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel
7741 M 72 EFun casino with a sports betting bar upstairs and great food at the restaurant called Bourbons.
TART Trail
Great hiking or biking trail around the Bay
Mini golf, ice cream and a jungle gym! Fun for families
13 moradores locais recomendam
Pirate's Cove Adventure Park
1710 U.S. 31Mini golf, ice cream and a jungle gym! Fun for families
Awesome golf course (super close) and the best food at the restaurant called Mulligans
The Crown Golf Club
2430 West Crown DriveAwesome golf course (super close) and the best food at the restaurant called Mulligans
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
9812 Honor HighwayDrive in movie theatre
Betsie River
Great fishing spot!
Ranked 46th Golf course in Northern Michigan with amazing views of Lake Michigan.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
14710 Northwood HwyRanked 46th Golf course in Northern Michigan with amazing views of Lake Michigan.
Interlochen Golf Course
10586 US-31Great golf course nearby.
Skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing offered.
13 moradores locais recomendam
Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area
3100 Holiday RoadSkiing, snowboarding and snow tubing offered.
Crystal Mountain (Michigan)
Ski and snowboarding!
Torch lake has Caribbean- like water and a sandbar to hangout on that is ankle deep. Book a boat rental through Luhres landing for the day or bring kayaks to drop in and paddle out to.
Torch Lake
Torch lake has Caribbean- like water and a sandbar to hangout on that is ankle deep. Book a boat rental through Luhres landing for the day or bring kayaks to drop in and paddle out to.
Sleeping Bear Dunes
super fun and great views!
Pyramid Point Trailhead
Fun walking/ hiking spot with great views.
Huge historic building that now has local eateries and shops in it. It used to be an old asylum and they offer underground tours and such now as well.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area
Huge historic building that now has local eateries and shops in it. It used to be an old asylum and they offer underground tours and such now as well.
Front street is your "downtown strip" that has shops, food and is just on the other side of the Bay.
East Front Street
Front street is your "downtown strip" that has shops, food and is just on the other side of the Bay.
In July they host the annual Cherry Festival with food, concerts and local artists on the Bay. It is only two weeks of the year so be sure to check on dates.
16 moradores locais recomendam
National Cherry Festival
250 East Front StreetIn July they host the annual Cherry Festival with food, concerts and local artists on the Bay. It is only two weeks of the year so be sure to check on dates.
Clinch Park
111 East Grandview ParkwayMust visit Park/ beach downtown on the water
Traverse City Pit Spitters
333 Stadium DrMinor League Baseball stadium just down the road!
State Theatre
233 East Front StreetHistoric theatre
Opera, Comedy shows, Broadway musicals, plays and concerts are held in this 1892 beautifully restored building.
13 moradores locais recomendam
City Opera House
106 East Front StreetOpera, Comedy shows, Broadway musicals, plays and concerts are held in this 1892 beautifully restored building.
Hands-on, interactive educational museum for children.
17 moradores locais recomendam
Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 South West Bay Shore DriveHands-on, interactive educational museum for children.
They offer sailing on Grand Traverse Bay on their tall ship or yacht.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Traverse Tall Ship Co
13258 S W Bay Shore DrThey offer sailing on Grand Traverse Bay on their tall ship or yacht.
TC Cycle Pub
642 Railroad PlFun, Pedal-powered pub crawler!