Laura's Guidebook

Laura
Laura's Guidebook

Casual lunch/dinner

They have food trucks during the warmer months! Everyone can get what they want! Great outdoor seating.
172 recommandé par les habitants
The Little Fleet
448 E Front St
172 recommandé par les habitants
They have food trucks during the warmer months! Everyone can get what they want! Great outdoor seating.
Beautiful outdoor Biergarten space to spread out in the summer, IGLOOS in the winter! Make a reservation on their website! The bbq is also AMAZING
116 recommandé par les habitants
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore Dr
116 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful outdoor Biergarten space to spread out in the summer, IGLOOS in the winter! Make a reservation on their website! The bbq is also AMAZING
Lovely indoor and outdoor seating from Summer-Fall! Super great for kids because there’s plenty of space to roam! Great beer, wine, and homemade pizza! Live music on the weekends usually.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72
28 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely indoor and outdoor seating from Summer-Fall! Super great for kids because there’s plenty of space to roam! Great beer, wine, and homemade pizza! Live music on the weekends usually.
Love their cocktails and pizza! They usually have happy hour specials too and live music on weekends.
60 recommandé par les habitants
The Parlor TC
205 Lake Ave
60 recommandé par les habitants
Love their cocktails and pizza! They usually have happy hour specials too and live music on weekends.
Amazing oven-fired, flatbread pizzas. They have their own beers on tap as well! Great outdoor seating and kid-friendly!
106 recommandé par les habitants
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad Pl
106 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing oven-fired, flatbread pizzas. They have their own beers on tap as well! Great outdoor seating and kid-friendly!
Typical “dive bar” scene, but around here they’re known for their legendary hot wings! So juicy and crispy!
14 recommandé par les habitants
Brady's Bar
401 S Union St
14 recommandé par les habitants
Typical “dive bar” scene, but around here they’re known for their legendary hot wings! So juicy and crispy!

Wines, ciders, and beers!

Beautiful views of the bay and tasty wine! This is on Old Mission Peninsula. The owner is Marty Lagina, from the show, The Curse of Oak Island!!
58 recommandé par les habitants
Mari Vineyards
8175 Center Rd
58 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful views of the bay and tasty wine! This is on Old Mission Peninsula. The owner is Marty Lagina, from the show, The Curse of Oak Island!!
Best views of the bay! Not my favorite for hard cider in the area, but it has a great atmosphere.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Suttons Bay Ciders
10530 E Hilltop Rd
37 recommandé par les habitants
Best views of the bay! Not my favorite for hard cider in the area, but it has a great atmosphere.
Really fun, fancy, and unique cocktails! Feels like you’re at a speakeasy since it’s dark and in the basement.
52 recommandé par les habitants
Low Bar
128 S Union St
52 recommandé par les habitants
Really fun, fancy, and unique cocktails! Feels like you’re at a speakeasy since it’s dark and in the basement.
Must try the Frosé!!!
58 recommandé par les habitants
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
3309 Blue Water Rd
58 recommandé par les habitants
Must try the Frosé!!!
By far my favorite cidery in terms of flavor! Authentic apple flavors. We even had a keg of Smackintosh at our wedding!
63 recommandé par les habitants
Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo Rd
63 recommandé par les habitants
By far my favorite cidery in terms of flavor! Authentic apple flavors. We even had a keg of Smackintosh at our wedding!

Sightseeing/hiking

This is a great way to see Sleeping Bear Dunes!
66 recommandé par les habitants
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune Highway
66 recommandé par les habitants
This is a great way to see Sleeping Bear Dunes!
This is a nice out-and-back trail. Kid- friendly! We’ve pushed a small stroller here before. Views are breathtaking at the top!
46 recommandé par les habitants
Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff Trail
46 recommandé par les habitants
This is a nice out-and-back trail. Kid- friendly! We’ve pushed a small stroller here before. Views are breathtaking at the top!
Historic hospital complex now with lots of dining and shopping options! Great spots for brunch and fancy dinners.
130 recommandé par les habitants
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh St
130 recommandé par les habitants
Historic hospital complex now with lots of dining and shopping options! Great spots for brunch and fancy dinners.
We love hiking here along the Boardman river!
9 recommandé par les habitants
Brown Bridge Quiet Area
Brown Bridge Road
9 recommandé par les habitants
We love hiking here along the Boardman river!
57 recommandé par les habitants
Point Betsie Lighthouse
3701 Point Betsie Rd
57 recommandé par les habitants

Breakfast/brunch

Delicious baked goods, especially the scones. Great local coffee spot too!
17 recommandé par les habitants
Good Harbor Coffee & Bakery
111 W Front St
17 recommandé par les habitants
Delicious baked goods, especially the scones. Great local coffee spot too!
Fun place to grab coffee in the morning. Tasty quick breakfast options too!
26 recommandé par les habitants
Mundos Roasting & Co.
1238 Boon St
26 recommandé par les habitants
Fun place to grab coffee in the morning. Tasty quick breakfast options too!
Amazing homemade bagels and shmear! The whitefish salad is fresh and super yummy too! Definitely suggest ordering online, even the night before if you can; they’re always super busy!
7 recommandé par les habitants
Bubbie's Bagels
1215 E Front St
7 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing homemade bagels and shmear! The whitefish salad is fresh and super yummy too! Definitely suggest ordering online, even the night before if you can; they’re always super busy!
Really yummy omelettes! Fancier diner vibes.
48 recommandé par les habitants
The Omelette Shoppe
124 Cass St
48 recommandé par les habitants
Really yummy omelettes! Fancier diner vibes.

Fancy dinner/celebration

Everything on the menu is incredible. Beautiful views right on the bay!
59 recommandé par les habitants
Apache Trout Grill
13671 S W Bay Shore Dr
59 recommandé par les habitants
Everything on the menu is incredible. Beautiful views right on the bay!
Amazing Italian cuisine!
60 recommandé par les habitants
PepeNero
700 Cottageview Dr
60 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing Italian cuisine!

Conseils aux voyageurs

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Download the ParkMobile app!

Parking at meters downtown is much easier when you have the ParkMobile app! You just pay on your phone. The meter itself will NOT update, but as long as you have the correct space and zone on your phone, it’s okay!
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Restaurants

Definitely recommend making reservations for brunches and dinners if you can! Many places accept reservations or let you get in line online. If you can’t make a reservation, plan to go a little early to get on te list!
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Follow Grand Traverse 911 on Facebook!

I always check their page for traffic/accident updates. They give great notice on road closures due to events in town.