Taylor's Guidebook
Food
Apache Trout Grill
13671 South West Bay Shore Drive30
locals raden deze aanGreat coffee shop for working or catching up with friends.
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locals raden deze aanMundos Roasting & Co.
708 Boon St7
locals raden deze aanGreat 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 Street12
locals raden deze aanGreat 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.
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locals raden deze aanHop Lot Brewing Co.
658 S W Bay Shore Dr48
locals raden deze aanA 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 Street87
locals raden deze aanFun, outdoor area downtown with food trucks.
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 Road15
locals raden deze aanExcellent 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!
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locals raden deze aanTaproot Cider House
300 E Front St15
locals raden deze aanBest 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!
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locals raden deze aanHotel Indigo Traverse City
263 W Grandview Pkwy26
locals raden deze aanUpstairs 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.
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locals raden deze aanKilkennys Irish Public House
400 West Front Street16
locals raden deze aanGreat nightlife spot. Dancing, live music, pool tables, games and fun bar.
Right Brain Brewery
225 East Sixteenth Street24
locals raden deze aanFun 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 Street8
locals raden deze aanFun bar with live music certain days.
Low Bar
128 S Union St25
locals raden deze aanFun speakeasy atmosphere.
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.
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locals raden deze aanSideTraxx Dance Bar
520 Franklin St9
locals raden deze aanSuper fun dance bar, this is a gay bar and a local hot spot for bachelorette parties.
Wineries/Breweries
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula Drive31
locals raden deze aanGreat local beer and wine!
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
3309 Blue Water Road18
locals raden deze aanMy personal favorite winery! Great views
Left Foot Charley
806 Red Drive15
locals raden deze aanWinery!
Black Star Farms Old Mission
360 McKinley Rd EWinery!
Mari Vineyards
8175 Center Rd17
locals raden deze aanAnother favorite winery!
Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn
15900 Rue De Vin25
locals raden deze aanGreat winery!
Bonobo Winery
12011 Center Road18
locals raden deze aanSightseeing
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
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locals raden deze aanCherry Republic | Traverse City
154 East Front Street19
locals raden deze aanA 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.
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locals raden deze aanTurtle Creek Casino and Hotel
7741 M 72 E10
locals raden deze aanFun casino with a sports betting bar upstairs and great food at the restaurant called Bourbons.
TART Trail
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locals raden deze aanGreat hiking or biking trail around the Bay
Mini golf, ice cream and a jungle gym! Fun for families
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locals raden deze aanPirate's Cove Adventure Park
1710 U.S. 3113
locals raden deze aanMini 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 Highway20
locals raden deze aanDrive in movie theatre
Betsie River
Great fishing spot!
Ranked 46th Golf course in Northern Michigan with amazing views of Lake Michigan.
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locals raden deze aanArcadia Bluffs Golf Club
14710 Northwood Hwy15
locals raden deze aanRanked 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.
11
locals raden deze aanMt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area
3100 Holiday Road11
locals raden deze aanSkiing, 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
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locals raden deze aansuper fun and great views!
Pyramid Point Trailhead
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locals raden deze aanFun 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.
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locals raden deze aanGrand Traverse Commons Natural Area
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locals raden deze aanHuge 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.
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locals raden deze aanNational Cherry Festival
250 East Front Street14
locals raden deze aanIn 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 Parkway19
locals raden deze aanMust 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 Street50
locals raden deze aanHistoric theatre
Opera, Comedy shows, Broadway musicals, plays and concerts are held in this 1892 beautifully restored building.
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locals raden deze aanCity Opera House
106 East Front Street12
locals raden deze aanOpera, Comedy shows, Broadway musicals, plays and concerts are held in this 1892 beautifully restored building.
Hands-on, interactive educational museum for children.
14
locals raden deze aanGreat Lakes Children's Museum
13240 South West Bay Shore Drive14
locals raden deze aanHands-on, interactive educational museum for children.
They offer sailing on Grand Traverse Bay on their tall ship or yacht.
12
locals raden deze aanTraverse Tall Ship Co
13258 S W Bay Shore Dr12
locals raden deze aanThey offer sailing on Grand Traverse Bay on their tall ship or yacht.
TC Cycle Pub
642 Railroad PlFun, Pedal-powered pub crawler!