Guidebook for Traverse City
Food Scene
Blue Tractor Barbeque
423 S Union StPatisserie Amie
Higher end breakfast and drinks
Famous local breakfast spot with fresh baked breads
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The Omelette Shoppe
124 Cass StFamous local breakfast spot with fresh baked breads
Our family favorite little diner a short drive southeast within TC. Carry gluten free options.
Randy's Diner Inc
1120 Carver StOur family favorite little diner a short drive southeast within TC. Carry gluten free options.
A higher end lunch and dinner spot with a huge local following.
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The Towne Plaza
203 Cass StA higher end lunch and dinner spot with a huge local following.
Trendy restaurant and bar located within a Hagerty building.
Excellent reputation locally.
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Firefly Restaurant
310 N Cass StTrendy restaurant and bar located within a Hagerty building.
Excellent reputation locally.
High end, busy restaurant that may need a reservation. Very successful and highly rated spot.
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Little G's Fusion Cuisine
531 W Front StHigh end, busy restaurant that may need a reservation. Very successful and highly rated spot.
Sushi and more at this local favorite. Higher end menu and prices and may need a reservation.
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Red Ginger
237 E Front StSushi and more at this local favorite. Higher end menu and prices and may need a reservation.
Sparks BBQ
201 East Front StreetBBQ at its best!
Full menu and has its own brewery located within. A local icon!
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Mackinaw Brewing Company
161 E Front StFull menu and has its own brewery located within. A local icon!
Bubba's
428 E Front StBurgers are amazing! Another local hot spot.
Classic steak house. Has been a longtime local favorite.
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Mode's Bum Steer
125 E State StClassic steak house. Has been a longtime local favorite.
Short drive east on 8th St. to a local favorite bakery.
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Potter's Bakery
908 E Eighth StShort drive east on 8th St. to a local favorite bakery.
Small deli and restaurant. All homemade foods with a deli and butcher.
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Raduno
545 E Eighth StSmall deli and restaurant. All homemade foods with a deli and butcher.
Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front StA new local favorite!
The Dish Cafe
108 S Union StCool inexpensive cafe.
Morsels
321 E Front StExcellent coffee shop.
Good Harbor Coffee & Bakery
111 W Front StLocal coffee spot
Breakfast and lunch at this local classic hot spot.
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Green House Café
115 E Front StBreakfast and lunch at this local classic hot spot.
Benedict
237 Lake AveBreakfast same block as condo.
J & S Hamburg
302 W Front StHistoric TC diner.
J & S Hamburg South Airport
1083 W South Airport RdShort drive to our family's favorite diner!
Drinks & Nightlife
Right Brain Brewery
225 E Sixteenth StGreat brewery a bit south down Cass St.
Silver Spruce Brewing Company
439 E Eighth StJust opened Dec. 2018
Huge taproom with many different beers! Trendy local spot for with great atmosphere.
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7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union StHuge taproom with many different beers! Trendy local spot for with great atmosphere.
Short walk to State St. and located within a brand new marketplace with many food options.
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MiddleCoast Brewing Company
329 E State StShort walk to State St. and located within a brand new marketplace with many food options.
The Parlor TC
205 Lake AveLocal hot spot! Full range of cocktails and beer.
Brady's Bar
401 S Union StLaid back local hangout.
Bootlegger's
119 S Union StVery popular local bar.
Another local hangout that has many drink options.
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Dillinger's Pub
121 S Union StAnother local hangout that has many drink options.
Many good musicians add to this great local bar.
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Union Street Station
117 S Union StMany good musicians add to this great local bar.
Poppycocks
128 E Front StExcellent food menu and excellent bar.
The Shed Beer Garden
423 S Union StOutdoor patio and right next door!
Explore the wonderful Leelanau Peninsula by enjoying the famous wines of the region.
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Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
10781 E Cherry Bend RdExplore the wonderful Leelanau Peninsula by enjoying the famous wines of the region.
Enjoy the amazing view of both East and West Grand Traverse Bay while enjoying these beautiful wineries.
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Old Mission Wineries
Enjoy the amazing view of both East and West Grand Traverse Bay while enjoying these beautiful wineries.
Paddle down the Boardman River while bar hopping all the way! Very successful new business that may need advance booking.
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Kayak, Bike & Brew
436 W Front StPaddle down the Boardman River while bar hopping all the way! Very successful new business that may need advance booking.
Indoor bar area year round with a parking lot full of food trucks in the summer months. Very popular spot.
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The Little Fleet
448 E Front StIndoor bar area year round with a parking lot full of food trucks in the summer months. Very popular spot.
123 Speakeasy
123 W Front StLounge with a cool and trendy atmosphere.
U & I Lounge
214 E Front StLocal fav, with food to enjoy with your drinks.
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlFamous wood fired pizza!
Brew
108 E Front StVery popular spot and coffee and alcoholic drinks.
Lots of local beers on tap, upscale cocktails and great food.
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Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveLots of local beers on tap, upscale cocktails and great food.
Essentials
Great products with cafe and grocery. Lots of organic and locally sourced products.
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Oryana Community Co-op
260 E Tenth StGreat products with cafe and grocery. Lots of organic and locally sourced products.
Thompson Pharmacy & Medical
324 S Union StPharmacy only 1 min walk to west on Union St.
7-Eleven
538 W Fourteenth StOpen 24/7
Shopping
Maxbauer's Meat Market
407 S Union StFamous local meat shop and small grocery.
Full grocery and goods at this full service 24/7 business.
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Meijer station
Full grocery and goods at this full service 24/7 business.
Walmart Supercenter
2640 Crossing CirOpen 24/7.
Grand Traverse Mall
3200 W South Airport RdLocal mall and food court.
De Weese Do it Best Hardware
1029 Carver StLocal hardware store a quick car ride or bike ride.
Sightseeing
Dune Climb and Pierce Stocking Drive is a great start to begin to explore this amazing park.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StDune Climb and Pierce Stocking Drive is a great start to begin to explore this amazing park.
Empire Bluffs trail leading you out onto the side of a massive 500 foot sand dune right on top of Lake Michigan is awe inspiring! Located off of Wilco Rd. just south of Empire on M22.
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Empire
Empire Bluffs trail leading you out onto the side of a massive 500 foot sand dune right on top of Lake Michigan is awe inspiring! Located off of Wilco Rd. just south of Empire on M22.
Drive the M22 highway along the shores and hills of Lake Michigan. Frankfort to Northport; explore our world famous stretch of M22!
Michigan 22
Michigan 22Drive the M22 highway along the shores and hills of Lake Michigan. Frankfort to Northport; explore our world famous stretch of M22!
A moderate hike roughly a mile, out onto this massive 550ft bluff on top of Lake Michigan. Our family's favorite spot!
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Empire Bluff Trail
Empire Bluff TrailA moderate hike roughly a mile, out onto this massive 550ft bluff on top of Lake Michigan. Our family's favorite spot!
Gorgeous views of both bays. Stop at the many wineries and finish at the end of the peninsula where the beautiful lighthouse resides.
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Peninsula Township
Gorgeous views of both bays. Stop at the many wineries and finish at the end of the peninsula where the beautiful lighthouse resides.
Many pictures taken of this magnificent lighthouse.
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I-Lighthouse yase-Point Betsie
3701 Point Betsie RdMany pictures taken of this magnificent lighthouse.
Summer and fall months are great to explore the views at the top of Crystal. Our family skis and hikes Crystal Mountain year round and love it out there!
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Crystal Mountain Drive
Crystal Mountain DriveSummer and fall months are great to explore the views at the top of Crystal. Our family skis and hikes Crystal Mountain year round and love it out there!
Rollaway Trail
Rollaway TrailFall color favorite of the locals.
Just west on Union St. bike rentals for exploring the TART trails.
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City Bike Shop
747 East Eighth StreetJust west on Union St. bike rentals for exploring the TART trails.
Move east to west thru TC on bike or foot. The trails extends up the Leelanau peninsula as well.
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Traverse Area Recreation Trail
Traverse Area Recreation TrailMove east to west thru TC on bike or foot. The trails extends up the Leelanau peninsula as well.
Explore Elk Rapids and its beautiful beaches and many excellent restaurants.
Elk River Chain of Lakes Watershed
Explore Elk Rapids and its beautiful beaches and many excellent restaurants.
Great beach town with the new, successful Stormcloud brewery within the town.
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Frankfort
Great beach town with the new, successful Stormcloud brewery within the town.
Arts & Culture
Art gallery and music venue at Northwestern Michigan campus. Venue for the Traverse City Film Festival.
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Dennos Museum Center station
Art gallery and music venue at Northwestern Michigan campus. Venue for the Traverse City Film Festival.
Many different plays and performances. A venue for the Traverse City Film Festival.
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Old Town Playhouse
148 E Eighth StMany different plays and performances. A venue for the Traverse City Film Festival.
Local performances and is a venue for the Traverse City Film Festival.
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City Opera House
106 E Front StLocal performances and is a venue for the Traverse City Film Festival.
Newly restored local favorite. It is a venue for the Traverse City Film Festival.
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Bijou by the Bay Movie
181 E Grandview PkwyNewly restored local favorite. It is a venue for the Traverse City Film Festival.
The Famous State! Venue and headquarters for the Traverse City Film Festival. Many day time movies for free or very cheap!
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State Theatre
233 E Front StThe Famous State! Venue and headquarters for the Traverse City Film Festival. Many day time movies for free or very cheap!
Lars Hockstad Auditorium
301 Seventh StVenue for Traverse City Film Festival.
Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre
620 Railroad PlSmall local performances.
Getting Around
Refer to BATA online schedule for exact times and stops.
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Downtown Hall St Transfer Station
Refer to BATA online schedule for exact times and stops.