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Food scene
Amazingly unique locally sourced breakfast/lunch plates. Just steps from the condo. (closed Monday and Tuesday)
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S2S Sugar to Salt
1371 Gray DrAmazingly unique locally sourced breakfast/lunch plates. Just steps from the condo. (closed Monday and Tuesday)
WONDERFUL place for brunch. They don't take reservations. It is usually a 40 minute wait but magically goes very fast.
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Patisserie Amie
WONDERFUL place for brunch. They don't take reservations. It is usually a 40 minute wait but magically goes very fast.
Breakfast pastries and bread - yummy cookies:)
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Pleasanton Brick Oven Bakery
811 Cottageview DrBreakfast pastries and bread - yummy cookies:)
Best tacos in TC - hands down - also steps from the condo.
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Spanglish
1333 Yellow DrBest tacos in TC - hands down - also steps from the condo.
Great Happy Hour - delicious margaritas. It gets super crowed during happy hour so get there early.
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Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front StGreat Happy Hour - delicious margaritas. It gets super crowed during happy hour so get there early.
Little Fleet is a bar that has music outside most nights in the summer. There are several food trucks on site. It has a great community vibe.
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The Little Fleet
448 E Front StLittle Fleet is a bar that has music outside most nights in the summer. There are several food trucks on site. It has a great community vibe.
One of the best restaurants in TC. You need to make a reservation during the summer and most weekends. The bar will sometimes have seats available if you dont have a reservation. The food is AMAZING! Absolutely delicious. Located at the historic Village of Grand Traverse Commons.
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Trattoria Stella
830 W Eleventh StOne of the best restaurants in TC. You need to make a reservation during the summer and most weekends. The bar will sometimes have seats available if you dont have a reservation. The food is AMAZING! Absolutely delicious. Located at the historic Village of Grand Traverse Commons.
The view is wonderful and the drive is very peaceful.
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Boathouse Restaurant
14039 Peninsula DrThe view is wonderful and the drive is very peaceful.
Outdoor Activities
Rent mountain and road bikes.
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McLain Cycle & Fitness on E. 8th St.
750 E Eighth StRent mountain and road bikes.
Brick Wheels
736 E Eighth St28K Biking and hiking trails when there isn't snow and cross country and skate skiing trails in the winter.
Vasa Trail
Vasa Trail28K Biking and hiking trails when there isn't snow and cross country and skate skiing trails in the winter.
Epic View and hiking trails. Go to Pierce Stocking Trail.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes
Epic View and hiking trails. Go to Pierce Stocking Trail.
Book your ferry ticket to South Manitou Island early and pack a picnic. Pick up sandwiches at the Fishtown Sandwich Shop (they only accept cash) and enjoy your day on the island.
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South Manitou Island
Book your ferry ticket to South Manitou Island early and pack a picnic. Pick up sandwiches at the Fishtown Sandwich Shop (they only accept cash) and enjoy your day on the island.
Manitou Passage Golf Club
4600 S Club DrGreat golf course.
This trail is 26 miles from Empire to Glen Arbor. Bikes are available for rent in Glen Arbor if you don't have one with you.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Sleeping Bear Heritage TrailThis trail is 26 miles from Empire to Glen Arbor. Bikes are available for rent in Glen Arbor if you don't have one with you.
Sightseeing
This boat is a great way to get on the bay and enjoy the scenery. They are also available for private charter - book ahead.
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Nauti Cat Cruises
615 E Front StThis boat is a great way to get on the bay and enjoy the scenery. They are also available for private charter - book ahead.
This tall ship is a beauty that you and your family will enjoy.
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Traverse Tall Ship Co
13258 S W Bay Shore DrThis tall ship is a beauty that you and your family will enjoy.
Tours are available of this historic property where the mentally ill were treated for years.
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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StTours are available of this historic property where the mentally ill were treated for years.
Neighborhoods
Glen Arbor
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Dinner Reservations
Please book your dinner reservations in advance. The restaurants fill quickly May-November.
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Restaurants
BREAKFAST
Rose and Fern
Patiserie Ammie
S2S
J&S Hamburger
LUNCH/PICNIC FOOD
Little Fleet
Mary’s Kitchen Port for picnic food
Radunos
Oryana
DINNER
Amical $$
Cooks House $$$
Red Ginger Happy Hour $$ Dinner$$$
Stella Trattoria $$$
Boathouse $$$
BARS
Little Fleet - Food Trucks - Live Music
Parlor - Live Music
Rare Bird - Live Music (check schedule)
7 Monks - Live Music
Low Bar
Tea Room - make reservation
Ukuhamba-hamba
Grocery
Oryana Grocery CoOp is only a couple of blocks from the house. If you go to Meijer (big grocery) it is best to go in the early morning or late evening. Shipt will deliver from Meijer and Target. Family Fare is a grocery on 8th Street.