Guidebook for Traverse City
Shopping
Used to be Traverse City Mental Hospital. Has been transformed into shops, dining areas, bakery, breweries.
31 locals recommend
Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area
Red DriveUsed to be Traverse City Mental Hospital. Has been transformed into shops, dining areas, bakery, breweries.
Parks & Nature
Old Mission Point Park
4001-4475 Murray RdBeautiful, light house, beach, wooded area, historical.
Vasa Pathway Trailhead
Thirteen mile mountain biking trail.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful skiing area. Hills ranging from bunny to black diamond.
31 locals recommend
Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area
3100 Holiday RdBeautiful skiing area. Hills ranging from bunny to black diamond.
Wineries & Breweries
These are some of our favorite places for beer and wine tasting.
Because it's Shorts... Great food, entertainment and beer.
207 locals recommend
Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
121 N Bridge StBecause it's Shorts... Great food, entertainment and beer.
Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveGreat food, atmosphere and beer.
Kilkennys Irish Public House
400 W Front StUnique, fun and interesting.
The Workshop Brewing Company
221 Garland StInteresting, modern, live music, beer, etc.
Traverse City Whiskey Co.
201 E 14th StWonderful atmosphere and drinks.
Right Brain Brewery
225 E Sixteenth StGreat food and beer.
Beautiful view, has an open fire outside to enjoy while looking out at the water.
12 locals recommend
French Valley Vineyard Tasting Room
3655 South French RoadBeautiful view, has an open fire outside to enjoy while looking out at the water.
Food Scene
Apache Trout Grill
13671 S W Bay Shore DrFine dining and beautiful views.
Red Ginger
237 E Front StDelicious food and drinks.
Red Spire Brunch House
Main EntranceWonderful breakfast, service, prices.
Don's Drive-In
2030 US-31Great burgers and shakes.
Pleasanton Brick Oven Bakery
811 Cottageview DrUnbelievably good bakery products.
Freshly baked donuts, cheese, milk, fresh pasties, produce, etc. Just a wonderful little place.
Groleau Farm Market
2100 E Hammond RdFreshly baked donuts, cheese, milk, fresh pasties, produce, etc. Just a wonderful little place.
22 Vines And Wines
5035 S W Bay Shore DrSightseeing
Historical fishing town on Lake Michigan. Shops, fresh fish, sandwich shop and restaurant.
145 locals recommend
Leland
Historical fishing town on Lake Michigan. Shops, fresh fish, sandwich shop and restaurant.
Essentials
Oleson's Food Stores
1100 E Hammond RdPharmacy, grocery store.