Guidebook for Traverse City
Food Scene
North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front StThis is a busting brewery with a nice deck.
A historic, casual and fun tavern. Great for a family dinner.
28 locals recommend
Sleder's Family Tavern
717 Randolph StA historic, casual and fun tavern. Great for a family dinner.
Blue Tractor Barbeque
423 S Union StA great BBQ restaurant. Very casual and fun.
This spot makes some of the best pies we've ever eaten!
34 locals recommend
Grand Traverse Pie Company
525 W Front StThis spot makes some of the best pies we've ever eaten!
This brewery has great pizza. It is located in an old train station, right on Boardman Lake.
106 locals recommend
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlThis brewery has great pizza. It is located in an old train station, right on Boardman Lake.
Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn
15900 Rue DevinBlack Star Farms Old Mission Winery
360 McKinley Rd EParks & Nature
Don't miss Sleeping Bear Dunes! A spectacular area.
303 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StDon't miss Sleeping Bear Dunes! A spectacular area.
Boardman River
The Boardman is a great river for canoe trips.
Platte River
The Platte River is wonderful for fishing and canoeing.
Crystal River
A clear stream, great for canoe trips.
Arts & Culture
Interlochen is a wonderful spot for concerts in the summer months.
117 locals recommend
Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy PkwyInterlochen is a wonderful spot for concerts in the summer months.
Bijou by the Bay Movie
181 E Grandview PkwyShopping
Brilliant Books
118 E Front StA local bookstore with helpful people.
Backcountry North
227 E Front StA great store for outdoor gear and clothing.
Horizon Books
243 E Front StAmerican Spoon
230 E Front StSightseeing
This is a historic and very cute fishing village. Definitely worth a visit!
145 locals recommend
Leland
This is a historic and very cute fishing village. Definitely worth a visit!
Mackinac Island is fun to visit, with an old fort, no cars and the iconic Grand Hotel. It is a fun (long) day trip.
276 locals recommend
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is fun to visit, with an old fort, no cars and the iconic Grand Hotel. It is a fun (long) day trip.
Suttons Bay
Traveler advice
Getting around
Transportation
You'll want a car to get around the Traverse City area.
What to pack
Packing Advice
Bring a range of clothes! Even in the summer it can get cool in the evenings.
The area is casual...there really isn't any need for elegant attire.
Traveling with kids
Kids!
This is a wonderful area for kids - beaches ,swimming, hiking, exploring. And ice cream!