Guidebook for Traverse City
Drinks & Nightlife
7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union StBest craft beer selection in town
Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveTina and Nate run a great place with great beer.
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlSuper craft beer and awesome pizzas!
Brewery Terra Firma
2959 Hartman RdRight near our place! John has great craft beer!
Local boys done good. Fabulous outdoor seating with fire pits and music.
116 locals recommend
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrLocal boys done good. Fabulous outdoor seating with fire pits and music.
MAWBY Vineyards and Winery
4519 Elm Valley RdBest sparkling. Larry is an icon in this area.
Lovely wines by this family owned winery. Tom runs a great place and the walk in the vineyard is worth the small drive.
30 locals recommend
Blustone Vineyards
780 N Sylt RdLovely wines by this family owned winery. Tom runs a great place and the walk in the vineyard is worth the small drive.
45 North Vineyard & Winery
8580 E Horn RdAlways a favorite.
2 Lads Winery
16985 Smokey Hollow RdEpic view. Cornel and Chris have built a dynasty.
WBB has the best (and only) deck on the water with entertainment all summer and decent drinks and food.
12 locals recommend
Dayclub at West Bay Beach Resort
615 E Front StWBB has the best (and only) deck on the water with entertainment all summer and decent drinks and food.
Food Scene
Gaijin
Newest addition to TC with great pho and side dishes
Little G's Fusion Cuisine
531 W Front StPopular delicious Latin fusion
Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front StOur favorite taco shop
Agave Mexican Grill
851 South Garfield AvenueBest Mexican in town
Tuscan Bistro
Chef Mickey is a master. Must love garlic!
Same owners as Gaigin. Great street tacos and eclectic dishes. You can't lose with anything by Simon and Rebecca.
16 locals recommend
Harvest
136 E Front StSame owners as Gaigin. Great street tacos and eclectic dishes. You can't lose with anything by Simon and Rebecca.
Entertainment & Activities
State Theatre
233 E Front StHistoric theater with trending movies.
Professor Qwbli's Play-Based Learning Center
406 S Union StGreat place for kids!
Leelanau Trail
Leelanau TrailExcellent biking trail between Traverse City and Suttons Bay.
Arts & Culture
Dennos Museum Center
Beautiful museum with rotating collections.
The City Opera House offers top names in entertainement and the National Writers Series bringing big names to little TC.
32 locals recommend
City Opera House
106 E Front StThe City Opera House offers top names in entertainement and the National Writers Series bringing big names to little TC.
Great little stop for the kids. Lots of hands-on activities relating to the Great Lakes.
34 locals recommend
Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 S W Bay Shore DrGreat little stop for the kids. Lots of hands-on activities relating to the Great Lakes.
Essentials
Oleson's Food Stores
1100 E Hammond RdLocal chain of stores with all food/drink needs.
The Beverage Company
1116 Carver StBest selection of beers, wine, etc. Knowledgeable staff.
Parks & Nature
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StTop 10 parks in the nation
Muncie Lakes Pathway
Ranch Rudolf RoadGreat little biking/hiking path.