Kara's favorite places to eat, drink, and explore
Coffee Scene
This cafe has everything "brew". Coffee, tea, and beer with small eats. Perfect for first thing in the morning or last stop before bed.
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moradores locais recomendamBrew
108 East Front Street28
moradores locais recomendamThis cafe has everything "brew". Coffee, tea, and beer with small eats. Perfect for first thing in the morning or last stop before bed.
My favorite coffee shop in town. They take pride in their coffee and drinks and it shows. Grab a drink and head across the street to enjoy it in the "open space" on west bay!
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moradores locais recomendamBLK \ MRKT
144 Hall St14
moradores locais recomendamMy favorite coffee shop in town. They take pride in their coffee and drinks and it shows. Grab a drink and head across the street to enjoy it in the "open space" on west bay!
This little cafe is connected to potters bakery, only a few blocks from the condo. Their food packs some great taste and has become a favorite for a breakfast sandwich. Also a coffee shop if you are looking for a morning brew.
Rose & Fern Cafe
910 E Eighth StThis little cafe is connected to potters bakery, only a few blocks from the condo. Their food packs some great taste and has become a favorite for a breakfast sandwich. Also a coffee shop if you are looking for a morning brew.
Great coffee spot in Suttons Bay. Start the morning here and then lead to Vans Beach for some rock hunting
Mundos Roasting & Co.
206 North Saint Joseph StreetGreat coffee spot in Suttons Bay. Start the morning here and then lead to Vans Beach for some rock hunting
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best drinks around. Order the whiskey sour, you wont be disappointed.
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moradores locais recomendamTraverse City Whiskey Co.
201 East 14th Street9
moradores locais recomendamSome of the best drinks around. Order the whiskey sour, you wont be disappointed.
A distillery that makes every kind of liquor possible. Stop in for FREE tastings and end the stay with a full drink at the back bar. This place is great!
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moradores locais recomendamNorthern Latitudes Distillery
112 East Philip Street8
moradores locais recomendamA distillery that makes every kind of liquor possible. Stop in for FREE tastings and end the stay with a full drink at the back bar. This place is great!
One of the best tap line ups in town. Small menu with great food for while you are drinking.
Really into beer? Ask for the secret "cellar menu" for small batch, rare beers not sold to the general public.
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moradores locais recomendam7 Monks Taproom
128 South Union Street34
moradores locais recomendamOne of the best tap line ups in town. Small menu with great food for while you are drinking.
Really into beer? Ask for the secret "cellar menu" for small batch, rare beers not sold to the general public.
New to Traverse City. Great, high end drinks. Pair your drink with some of the chocolates they sell.
Mammoth Distilling Cocktail Lounge
221 Garland StNew to Traverse City. Great, high end drinks. Pair your drink with some of the chocolates they sell.
Take the elevator down to the basement and find northern Michigans most extensive list of rare bourbon, scotch, tequila gin, rum, and vodka. Awesome crafted cocktails.
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moradores locais recomendamLow Bar
128 S Union St22
moradores locais recomendamTake the elevator down to the basement and find northern Michigans most extensive list of rare bourbon, scotch, tequila gin, rum, and vodka. Awesome crafted cocktails.
Traverse City's newest speakeasy. Must call ahead for reservations and to receive a password for entry. Great for groups or just couples. High end drinks. An experience in downtown.
123 Speakeasy
123 W Front StTraverse City's newest speakeasy. Must call ahead for reservations and to receive a password for entry. Great for groups or just couples. High end drinks. An experience in downtown.
Awesome, slightly secret (for now) wine bar within walking distance of downtown. Get a glass or a flight and head to the backyard where there are TONS of games. Im talking bocce ball, volleyball, cornhole, and more. KID FRIENDLY
Glen Arbor Wines
5873 S Lake StAwesome, slightly secret (for now) wine bar within walking distance of downtown. Get a glass or a flight and head to the backyard where there are TONS of games. Im talking bocce ball, volleyball, cornhole, and more. KID FRIENDLY
Parks & Trails
Close to the condo. (Walking distance) Play area for the kids and large sandy beach.
Bryant Park Beach
Close to the condo. (Walking distance) Play area for the kids and large sandy beach.
Bucket list, must see, Northern Michigan spot. Just know it really does take an hour to climb back up the dune.
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moradores locais recomendamSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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moradores locais recomendamBucket list, must see, Northern Michigan spot. Just know it really does take an hour to climb back up the dune.
Usually not as many tourists. Maintained beech with nice kids playscape. Close bathrooms. Water is protected by a marina which is nice for the younger children.
Greilickville Harbor Park
13133 S W Bay Shore DrUsually not as many tourists. Maintained beech with nice kids playscape. Close bathrooms. Water is protected by a marina which is nice for the younger children.
Great for the family. Splash area, beach, bathrooms, water rentals, ice cream. Take the tunnel right into downtown for some more shopping or eating.
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moradores locais recomendamClinch Park Beach
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moradores locais recomendamGreat for the family. Splash area, beach, bathrooms, water rentals, ice cream. Take the tunnel right into downtown for some more shopping or eating.
A great, shorter hike, that is family friendly. Ends at a great look out over lake Michigan!
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moradores locais recomendam
Pyramid Point Trail
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moradores locais recomendamA great, shorter hike, that is family friendly. Ends at a great look out over lake Michigan!
Great, new park in Glen Arbor that is walking distance to Cherry Republic (restaurant, brewery, winery, ice cream shop). Lots of kids structures, new restrooms, tennis courts, workout equipment, pickleball courts.
6053 S Glen Lake Rd
6053 S Glen Lake RdGreat, new park in Glen Arbor that is walking distance to Cherry Republic (restaurant, brewery, winery, ice cream shop). Lots of kids structures, new restrooms, tennis courts, workout equipment, pickleball courts.
One of our favorite beaches. Playscape, volleyball, restrooms, and right in downtown Elk Rapids. We love setting up next to the inlet of the river. Lets the little ones swim in calmer, warmer water.
Veterans' Memorial Park
410 River StOne of our favorite beaches. Playscape, volleyball, restrooms, and right in downtown Elk Rapids. We love setting up next to the inlet of the river. Lets the little ones swim in calmer, warmer water.
Entertainment & Activities
Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 South West Bay Shore Drive12
moradores locais recomendamGreat for a rainy day with the kids.
Kayak Brewery Tours
228 Garland StGuided kayak brewery tour. Reservations are a must, so is sunscreen.
Great, unique way to explore TCs drinking scene. We have personally done it and it is awesome! Pick the places you want to go, bring drinks on the pub, and have a great time! Best part, the starting location is walking distance from the condo.
TC Cycle Pub
642 Railroad PlGreat, unique way to explore TCs drinking scene. We have personally done it and it is awesome! Pick the places you want to go, bring drinks on the pub, and have a great time! Best part, the starting location is walking distance from the condo.
One of many companies that you can use to make a personalized wine or brew tour. Will pick you up from the condos!
Brew Bus
116 Gillis StOne of many companies that you can use to make a personalized wine or brew tour. Will pick you up from the condos!
Essentials
20 second walk from the condo. Grab everything you need to prepare meals for your vacation.
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moradores locais recomendamFamily Fare Supermarket
905 East Eighth Street6
moradores locais recomendam20 second walk from the condo. Grab everything you need to prepare meals for your vacation.
Looking for some organic, local groceries? This is the place for you. A community co-op open to the public for shopping. Everything you could ever need for a great, fresh meal can be found here.
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moradores locais recomendamOryana Community Co-op
260 East Tenth Street31
moradores locais recomendamLooking for some organic, local groceries? This is the place for you. A community co-op open to the public for shopping. Everything you could ever need for a great, fresh meal can be found here.
Shopping
Lots of local vendors have opened shop in the basement of the commons. Then explore the grounds and discover restaurants, brewery, winery, coffee shops, and lots more.
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moradores locais recomendamThe Village at Grand Traverse Commons
830 Cottageview Drive47
moradores locais recomendamLots of local vendors have opened shop in the basement of the commons. Then explore the grounds and discover restaurants, brewery, winery, coffee shops, and lots more.
Super cute shop downtown Suttons Bay with handmade and local items. Tell Chelsey Hey for me and that Kara sent you. Grab ice cream across the street after and then head to the water to take in the view!
Poppy Things
326 North Saint Joseph StreetSuper cute shop downtown Suttons Bay with handmade and local items. Tell Chelsey Hey for me and that Kara sent you. Grab ice cream across the street after and then head to the water to take in the view!
Food scene
Our FAVORITE restaurant! On the pricey side. Menu changes daily with dishes being made with fresh, local ingredients. The chef will bring some food to your table and let you know what is in each dish.
Reservations are usually a must. Bar is first come, first serve if you are feeling lucky. This is the only restaurant I would not attempt to take my children to. Very small, close seating, open to the kitchen.
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moradores locais recomendamAlliance Restaurant
144 Hall St16
moradores locais recomendamOur FAVORITE restaurant! On the pricey side. Menu changes daily with dishes being made with fresh, local ingredients. The chef will bring some food to your table and let you know what is in each dish.
Reservations are usually a must. Bar is first come, first serve if you are feeling lucky. This is the only restaurant I would not attempt to take my children to. Very small, close seating, open to the kitchen.
Kitchen
1249 Woodmere AveA locals secret spot. Perfect for a quick lunch on the go.
State Street Market
329 E State StThis is a place for everyone. Brewery, coffee shop, eateries.
CASH ONLY
This little shack makes some of the best sandwiches in northern Michigan. On the iconic old fishing docks. Grab some food and enjoy the views.
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moradores locais recomendamVillage Cheese Shanty
199 West River Street27
moradores locais recomendamCASH ONLY
This little shack makes some of the best sandwiches in northern Michigan. On the iconic old fishing docks. Grab some food and enjoy the views.
GREAT Italian food. Reservations would be a good idea. Full menu at the bar for those last minute plans.
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moradores locais recomendamSorellina
120 Park Street11
moradores locais recomendamGREAT Italian food. Reservations would be a good idea. Full menu at the bar for those last minute plans.
Very close to the condo. Amazing bake goods. Soup and salad for a quick lunch.
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moradores locais recomendamPotter's Bakery
908 E Eighth St11
moradores locais recomendamVery close to the condo. Amazing bake goods. Soup and salad for a quick lunch.
One of our favorite brunch spots, but open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Every meal is great! The earlier the better for weekend brunch to avoid a wait. If its nice out eat on the large patio!
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moradores locais recomendamThe Towne Plaza
203 Cass Street30
moradores locais recomendamOne of our favorite brunch spots, but open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Every meal is great! The earlier the better for weekend brunch to avoid a wait. If its nice out eat on the large patio!
Restaurant, brewhouse with beer garden, winery, ice cream shop, outdoor area for the kids to get energy out. What more could you need in one place?!
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moradores locais recomendamCherry Republic | Glen Arbor
6026 South Lake Street19
moradores locais recomendamRestaurant, brewhouse with beer garden, winery, ice cream shop, outdoor area for the kids to get energy out. What more could you need in one place?!
Great place to grab a meal or drink after exploring those sand dunes. Loved by many of our past guests!
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moradores locais recomendamArt's Tavern
6487 West Western Avenue30
moradores locais recomendamGreat place to grab a meal or drink after exploring those sand dunes. Loved by many of our past guests!
Great little Mexican restaurant on Front Street. Start with the street corn or guacamole!
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moradores locais recomendamMama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front St18
moradores locais recomendamGreat little Mexican restaurant on Front Street. Start with the street corn or guacamole!
S2S Sugar to Salt
1371 Gray Dr7
moradores locais recomendamGreat brunch with some awesome original dishes!
Highly recommend reservations for this great brunch location! Start with a cinnamon roll! They serve alcohol for those in need of a mimosa.
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moradores locais recomendamRed Spire Brunch House
800 Cottageview Dr10
moradores locais recomendamHighly recommend reservations for this great brunch location! Start with a cinnamon roll! They serve alcohol for those in need of a mimosa.
Awesome ice cream spot with some really cool options. We love the pothole. Served in a orange cone!
Scoops 22
403 North Saint Joseph StreetAwesome ice cream spot with some really cool options. We love the pothole. Served in a orange cone!
A locals favorite. Well done comfort food. Open late for drinks
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moradores locais recomendamStreetside Grille
111 N St Joseph St6
moradores locais recomendamA locals favorite. Well done comfort food. Open late for drinks
North Country Grill and Pub
420 North Saint Joseph StreetGreat prime rib! Also great outdoor patio in the summer and fall.