Guidebook for Traverse City

Susan
Guidebook for Traverse City

Arts & Culture

Guided tour of automated musical instruments that all play. Very unique.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Music House Museum
7377 US-31
16 recommandé par les habitants
Guided tour of automated musical instruments that all play. Very unique.
Completely restored turn of the century opera house. First opened in 1891.
32 recommandé par les habitants
City Opera House
106 E Front St
32 recommandé par les habitants
Completely restored turn of the century opera house. First opened in 1891.
Noted worldwide for its outstanding performing arts program. Check the internet for performance dates and times.
117 recommandé par les habitants
Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy Pkwy
117 recommandé par les habitants
Noted worldwide for its outstanding performing arts program. Check the internet for performance dates and times.

Food Scene

Cherries Moobilee Ice Cream voted the best in the country. Only 5 minute drive from our house -- they even have their own cows in view.
86 recommandé par les habitants
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake Rd
86 recommandé par les habitants
Cherries Moobilee Ice Cream voted the best in the country. Only 5 minute drive from our house -- they even have their own cows in view.
Old fashioned diner with burgers, french fries, and handmade milkshakes. Open 24 hours.
10 recommandé par les habitants
J & S Hamburg
302 W Front St
10 recommandé par les habitants
Old fashioned diner with burgers, french fries, and handmade milkshakes. Open 24 hours.
Outstanding charcuterie and fine dining.
65 recommandé par les habitants
The Towne Plaza
203 Cass St
65 recommandé par les habitants
Outstanding charcuterie and fine dining.
Authentic French cuisine, coffees, and pastries -- ideal for breakfast or lunch.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Patisserie Amie
39 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic French cuisine, coffees, and pastries -- ideal for breakfast or lunch.
This is my favorite restaurant in Traverse City. It features New American fare and great martinis. A yummy place to catch up with friends.
72 recommandé par les habitants
Poppycocks
128 E Front St
72 recommandé par les habitants
This is my favorite restaurant in Traverse City. It features New American fare and great martinis. A yummy place to catch up with friends.
This is where the locals hang out, because they have great food at reasonable prices. There is also an on site art gallery.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Old Mission Tavern
17015 Center Rd
15 recommandé par les habitants
This is where the locals hang out, because they have great food at reasonable prices. There is also an on site art gallery.
Have you ever had short rib tacos? Well you can get them here along with other unique and delicious Mexican food offerings.
62 recommandé par les habitants
Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front St
62 recommandé par les habitants
Have you ever had short rib tacos? Well you can get them here along with other unique and delicious Mexican food offerings.
Such outstanding pastries!
49 recommandé par les habitants
9 Bean Rows Restaurant
303 N St Joseph St
49 recommandé par les habitants
Such outstanding pastries!
Great deli!
32 recommandé par les habitants
Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front St
32 recommandé par les habitants
Great deli!

Parks & Nature

Overlooking Lake Michigan, these large sand dunes are considered one of the top 10 family vacation sites in the country. Along with walking out onto the dunes, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is also worthwhile.
232 recommandé par les habitants
Sleeping Bear Dunes
232 recommandé par les habitants
Overlooking Lake Michigan, these large sand dunes are considered one of the top 10 family vacation sites in the country. Along with walking out onto the dunes, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is also worthwhile.
A lovely bike or hiking trail that extends from the City of Acme on East Bay through Traverse City and all the way to Suttons Bay on West Bay. Rent your bikes at Brick Wheels or McLains on 8th St. Our favorite part is the peaceful West Bay section or the trek around Boardman Lake.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Traverse Area Recreation Trail
Traverse Area Recreation Trail
12 recommandé par les habitants
A lovely bike or hiking trail that extends from the City of Acme on East Bay through Traverse City and all the way to Suttons Bay on West Bay. Rent your bikes at Brick Wheels or McLains on 8th St. Our favorite part is the peaceful West Bay section or the trek around Boardman Lake.
Discover the history of the Old State Hospital and Barns that provided purposeful living for the mentally challenged citizens of greater Michigan.
Historic Barns Park
1500 Red Dr
Discover the history of the Old State Hospital and Barns that provided purposeful living for the mentally challenged citizens of greater Michigan.

Drinks & Nightlife

Check out the great wineries in Leelanau Peninsula or Old Mission Peninsula! Just make sure to have a designated driver because the samples are delicious.
43 recommandé par les habitants
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
10781 E Cherry Bend Rd
43 recommandé par les habitants
Check out the great wineries in Leelanau Peninsula or Old Mission Peninsula! Just make sure to have a designated driver because the samples are delicious.
Grand Traverse Distillery makes outstanding vodka -- award winning! And they give the most fantastic tour of their facility and distilling process. Plus the equipment is beautiful!
Grand Traverse Distillery
781 Industrial Cir
Grand Traverse Distillery makes outstanding vodka -- award winning! And they give the most fantastic tour of their facility and distilling process. Plus the equipment is beautiful!
Visit the Top of the Park (Beacon Lounge) on the 10th floor of the historic Park Place Hotel with beautiful views of the city and Grand Traverse Bay.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Beacon Lounge
300 E State St
6 recommandé par les habitants
Visit the Top of the Park (Beacon Lounge) on the 10th floor of the historic Park Place Hotel with beautiful views of the city and Grand Traverse Bay.

Sightseeing

Check out the turn of the century general store on Old Mission Peninsula, grab some food from their deli, and then stop by the Dougherty Historic Home Site just down the road. It is an archeological dig showcasing the life and family home of the founder of the Old Mission. To volunteer or get hours of operation go to: oldmissionhouse.com
12 recommandé par les habitants
Old Mission General Store
18250 Mission Rd
12 recommandé par les habitants
Check out the turn of the century general store on Old Mission Peninsula, grab some food from their deli, and then stop by the Dougherty Historic Home Site just down the road. It is an archeological dig showcasing the life and family home of the founder of the Old Mission. To volunteer or get hours of operation go to: oldmissionhouse.com
Sample delicious locally grown tea at the only biodynamic and organic tea farm in North America.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Light of Day Organics
3502 E Traverse Hwy
6 recommandé par les habitants
Sample delicious locally grown tea at the only biodynamic and organic tea farm in North America.

Shopping

A lovely small town and harbor with great shops!
145 recommandé par les habitants
Leland
145 recommandé par les habitants
A lovely small town and harbor with great shops!
One of my favorite small towns in Leelanau County -- stop in for a bite to eat at Boone's.
102 recommandé par les habitants
Suttons Bay
102 recommandé par les habitants
One of my favorite small towns in Leelanau County -- stop in for a bite to eat at Boone's.
Downtown Traverse City is such a fun shopping experience -- a true throwback to days gone by. The heart of the city is the 2 block section on Front St between Park and Union. It even features 2 downtown movie theatres -- Bijou by the Bay and the State.
260 recommandé par les habitants
Traverse City
260 recommandé par les habitants
Downtown Traverse City is such a fun shopping experience -- a true throwback to days gone by. The heart of the city is the 2 block section on Front St between Park and Union. It even features 2 downtown movie theatres -- Bijou by the Bay and the State.
Best locally owned bookstore ever!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Horizon Books
243 E Front St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Best locally owned bookstore ever!

Essentials

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Oryana Community Co-op
260 E Tenth St
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17 recommandé par les habitants
Lucky's Market
3587 Marketplace Cir
17 recommandé par les habitants
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Oleson's Food Store
3850 N Long Lake Rd
8 recommandé par les habitants
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Meijer
3955 N U.S. 31 S
53 recommandé par les habitants
Locally owned fine food, butcher counter, fish market, and wine shop.
34 recommandé par les habitants
Burritt's Fresh Markets
509 W Front St
34 recommandé par les habitants
Locally owned fine food, butcher counter, fish market, and wine shop.