Adventure North Vacation Rentals Guidebook
City/town information
Small town feel with world class restaurants and amenities. Adventure North Vacation Rentals offers an in-town Bungalow, a beachfront cottage, and two modern townhomes for up to 12 guests. For larger groups and families, we offer a tricked-out 70's Lodge and a wheelchair accessible Lodge for your home base options while up north. We also offer RV and Jeep Gladiator rentals for your further explorations.- check us out!
260 locals recommend
Traverse City
Small town feel with world class restaurants and amenities. Adventure North Vacation Rentals offers an in-town Bungalow, a beachfront cottage, and two modern townhomes for up to 12 guests. For larger groups and families, we offer a tricked-out 70's Lodge and a wheelchair accessible Lodge for your home base options while up north. We also offer RV and Jeep Gladiator rentals for your further explorations.- check us out!
This is true Northern Michigan living. Adventure North Vacation Rentals offers a wheelchair accessible home that can sleep up to 25 guests comfortably- perfect for larger families and groups! Don't need so much space? We also offer an in-town Bungalow, a beachfront cottage, and two modern townhomes that can accommodate up to 12 guests, as well as RV and Jeep Gladiator rentals for your further explorations.- check us out!
17 locals recommend
Lake Ann
This is true Northern Michigan living. Adventure North Vacation Rentals offers a wheelchair accessible home that can sleep up to 25 guests comfortably- perfect for larger families and groups! Don't need so much space? We also offer an in-town Bungalow, a beachfront cottage, and two modern townhomes that can accommodate up to 12 guests, as well as RV and Jeep Gladiator rentals for your further explorations.- check us out!
Leland
Treasured historic town on Lake Michigan
Food scene
Stephanie and Jonathan create the most amazing, high quality, delicious breakfast and lunch options that will exceed your expectations!
29 locals recommend
S2S Sugar to Salt
1371 Gray DrStephanie and Jonathan create the most amazing, high quality, delicious breakfast and lunch options that will exceed your expectations!
Order a pizza from Stone Oven next door, take a seat under the tent and enjoy the live music, great beer, mead and cider with true laid-back Michigan summer vibes.
57 locals recommend
Lake Ann Brewing Company
6535 First StOrder a pizza from Stone Oven next door, take a seat under the tent and enjoy the live music, great beer, mead and cider with true laid-back Michigan summer vibes.
Order dinner here and take it to enjoy the live music under the tent. The pizza is stellar accompanied by the greek salad!
23 locals recommend
Stone Oven
6551 First StOrder dinner here and take it to enjoy the live music under the tent. The pizza is stellar accompanied by the greek salad!
Pastramlet for breakfast! Parties larger than four should plan on takeaway- eat at West End beach across the street.
26 locals recommend
Frenchies Famous
619 Randolph StPastramlet for breakfast! Parties larger than four should plan on takeaway- eat at West End beach across the street.
Must order Red Velvet pancakes to share as an appetizer! Begin your day of sightseeing and shopping right here in the historic State Hospital Asylum.
31 locals recommend
Red Spire Brunch House
Main EntranceMust order Red Velvet pancakes to share as an appetizer! Begin your day of sightseeing and shopping right here in the historic State Hospital Asylum.
Great food close to the Slice of Heaven and Nature's Ridge Townhomes!
12 locals recommend
Rico's Café and Pizzeria
5790 US-31Great food close to the Slice of Heaven and Nature's Ridge Townhomes!
Thin crust pizza creations with music and outdoor seating on the old railroad line- right around the corner from the TC Bungalow!
106 locals recommend
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlThin crust pizza creations with music and outdoor seating on the old railroad line- right around the corner from the TC Bungalow!
Don't be fooled by an unassuming exterior- incredibly fresh, handmade local burgers , fries, shakes and WINGS just next to the 70's Lodge and near Slice of Heaven Cottage!
6 locals recommend
Bergstrom's Burgers
905 U.S. 31Don't be fooled by an unassuming exterior- incredibly fresh, handmade local burgers , fries, shakes and WINGS just next to the 70's Lodge and near Slice of Heaven Cottage!
The Cove
111 W River StPersonality plus in this great restaurant with a view!
Homemade Malts, shakes, sundaes and more, just off West End beach. Open late on summer nights!
9 locals recommend
Dairy Lodge
405 N Division StHomemade Malts, shakes, sundaes and more, just off West End beach. Open late on summer nights!
Fun atmosphere, good food and one of the oldest bars in Michigan! *Must love taxidermy!
28 locals recommend
Sleder's Family Tavern
717 Randolph StFun atmosphere, good food and one of the oldest bars in Michigan! *Must love taxidermy!
Stock your gourmet beach cooler here! Order a sandwich to go- they offer a huge selection and they are incredible!
32 locals recommend
Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front StStock your gourmet beach cooler here! Order a sandwich to go- they offer a huge selection and they are incredible!
Sightseeing
Meander the winding halls and discover the shops tucked away- full of Michigan made treasures. Farmers market on Saturday mornings!
130 locals recommend
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StMeander the winding halls and discover the shops tucked away- full of Michigan made treasures. Farmers market on Saturday mornings!
AWESOME nonprofit space for kiddos and their adults to take a break from the beaches and explore indoor learning- disguised as play! HINT: Make a reservation online at www.greatlakeskids.org to ensure your spot.
34 locals recommend
Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 S W Bay Shore DrAWESOME nonprofit space for kiddos and their adults to take a break from the beaches and explore indoor learning- disguised as play! HINT: Make a reservation online at www.greatlakeskids.org to ensure your spot.
Just a shady, short walk (about a mile, mostly shaded) that will get you the quintessential Northern Michigan overlook! If you're up for adventure, bring some water and take the roundabout trail back to the parking lot.
93 locals recommend
Pyramid Point Trail
Basch RoadJust a shady, short walk (about a mile, mostly shaded) that will get you the quintessential Northern Michigan overlook! If you're up for adventure, bring some water and take the roundabout trail back to the parking lot.
Empire Beach
Staycation like a local at this beach! Lake Michigan at it's finest.
Van's Beach
205 Cedar StUnspoiled Lake Michigan beach featuring unparalleled sunsets.
Canoeing and tubing down the gorgeous Platte River, rounding that last bend to end up in Lake Michigan- in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park- is an adventure everyone in your group will talk about for years to come!
58 locals recommend
Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic HwyCanoeing and tubing down the gorgeous Platte River, rounding that last bend to end up in Lake Michigan- in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park- is an adventure everyone in your group will talk about for years to come!
Shopping stops
Rooted
520 S Williams StA plethora of unique, Michigan-made goodies!
If you are looking for homemade jerky or any smoked meat, be sure to stop here, especially if you are staying at the Lake Ann Lodge!
Gabe's Country Store
12963 S Maple City RdIf you are looking for homemade jerky or any smoked meat, be sure to stop here, especially if you are staying at the Lake Ann Lodge!
Edson Farms Natural Foods
835 S Garfield AveGroceries while staying at the TC Bungalow.
Perfect grocery store to stock up on deliciousness while you visit- close to the 70's Lodge, Slice of Heaven Beach Cottage, TC Bungalow and Nature's Ridge Townhomes.
13 locals recommend
Oryana West
3587 Marketplace CirPerfect grocery store to stock up on deliciousness while you visit- close to the 70's Lodge, Slice of Heaven Beach Cottage, TC Bungalow and Nature's Ridge Townhomes.
Old Mission General Store
18250 Mission RdIce cream stop! This store is SO unique!
Outdoor Adventures
If you are up here for mountain biking, you probably already have these trails on your list...
19 locals recommend
VASA Singletrack Trailhead
5450 Supply RdIf you are up here for mountain biking, you probably already have these trails on your list...
If you need to rent gear that Adventure North Vacation Rentals doesn't offer, here is the place to get it. Right on the paved TART trail which connects you to many attractions and restaurants.
39 locals recommend
Brick Wheels
736 E Eighth StIf you need to rent gear that Adventure North Vacation Rentals doesn't offer, here is the place to get it. Right on the paved TART trail which connects you to many attractions and restaurants.
1910 W South Airport Rd
1910 West South Airport RoadThe River Outfitters- kayaks, bikes, tours and more. https://therivertc.com/