Guidebook for Traverse City

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Guidebook for Traverse City

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Several prestigious wineries in Old Mission and Leenanau area too. Here're more information to plan ahead of your trip. It may not be a bad idea to take the shuttle and enjoy drinking freely! http://www.wineriesofomp.com/28/plan-your-getaway https://www.michigan.org/road-trips/leelanau-peninsula-wine-trail
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Old Mission Wineries
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Several prestigious wineries in Old Mission and Leenanau area too. Here're more information to plan ahead of your trip. It may not be a bad idea to take the shuttle and enjoy drinking freely! http://www.wineriesofomp.com/28/plan-your-getaway https://www.michigan.org/road-trips/leelanau-peninsula-wine-trail
We did Nauti-Cat last summer with another family. It starts late May every year and ended in late Sep. When we took a ride first time, the weather was great and we stayed on the deck enjoyed the breeze and tequila. You can also take the night cruise and enjoy the different atmosphere of TC.
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Nauti Cat Cruises
615 E Front St
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We did Nauti-Cat last summer with another family. It starts late May every year and ended in late Sep. When we took a ride first time, the weather was great and we stayed on the deck enjoyed the breeze and tequila. You can also take the night cruise and enjoy the different atmosphere of TC.
Without words you can tell this is neat and lots of fun.
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Kayak, Bike & Brew
436 W Front St
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Without words you can tell this is neat and lots of fun.
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Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72
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Great place to spend time during the winter.
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Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area
3100 Holiday Rd
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Great place to spend time during the winter.
Where local people/kids go during winter.
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Hickory Hills Disc Golf
2000 Randolph St
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Where local people/kids go during winter.
Great wolves offers day/night pass to public. You can call the local facility to inquire the pricing/availability before the trip.
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Great Wolf Lodge
3575 N U.S. 31 S
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Great wolves offers day/night pass to public. You can call the local facility to inquire the pricing/availability before the trip.
Great place to spend time in the snowy winter. Family friendly!
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Timberlee hills
10484 S Timberlee Dr
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Great place to spend time in the snowy winter. Family friendly!

Arts & Culture

This museum is where you can spend a few hours after breakfast or lunch. The exhibition scenes keeps changing and the Egyption mummy and Inuit display are really cool to see.
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The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College
1410 College Dr
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This museum is where you can spend a few hours after breakfast or lunch. The exhibition scenes keeps changing and the Egyption mummy and Inuit display are really cool to see.
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Music House Museum
7377 US-31
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Drinks & Nightlife

Jolly Pumpkin is located in old mission peninsula. It's a very popular place and close to the park, light house, old mission beach and other wineries. The building has very long history and bar tenders are very friendly. If you like mirco-breweries this is the one you can't miss!
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Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula Dr
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Jolly Pumpkin is located in old mission peninsula. It's a very popular place and close to the park, light house, old mission beach and other wineries. The building has very long history and bar tenders are very friendly. If you like mirco-breweries this is the one you can't miss!

Parks & Nature

This is located in the center of TC and great to walk, jog, run or bike along the lake in four seasons. It's also close to the cozy city library and filling station.
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Boardman Lake Trail
Boardman Lake Trail
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This is located in the center of TC and great to walk, jog, run or bike along the lake in four seasons. It's also close to the cozy city library and filling station.
This is a great spot for paddling or just float on the river. You can rent kayaks/canoes in several local stores
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Glen Arbor
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This is a great spot for paddling or just float on the river. You can rent kayaks/canoes in several local stores
Our opinion is that Empire has the best sand beach in northern Michigan. It's also less crowded.
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Empire
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Our opinion is that Empire has the best sand beach in northern Michigan. It's also less crowded.
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Ukubuka kwaseSleeping Bear Dunes
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Shopping

We missed Costco so much after moving to TC from Detroit area. We're so proud that Coscto is available in Traverse City lat 2017 and love shopping there.
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Costco Wholesale
125 E South Airport Rd
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We missed Costco so much after moving to TC from Detroit area. We're so proud that Coscto is available in Traverse City lat 2017 and love shopping there.
The largest mall in northern Michigan in the plaza. You can find many chain stores here and food court.
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Grand Traverse Mall
3200 W South Airport Rd
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The largest mall in northern Michigan in the plaza. You can find many chain stores here and food court.
The original store is located in Glenn Arbor(near sleeping bear dunes). If you plan to visit that area you may consider dine-in there.
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Cherry Republic | Traverse City
154 E Front St
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The original store is located in Glenn Arbor(near sleeping bear dunes). If you plan to visit that area you may consider dine-in there.
Very unique place to visit if you happen to drive by. Great for kids or kids-like adults. https://www.crystallakealpacafarm.com/
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Crystal Lake Alpacas
4907 River Rd
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Very unique place to visit if you happen to drive by. Great for kids or kids-like adults. https://www.crystallakealpacafarm.com/

Essentials

If you stay and cook, this is the place you may be interested to shop around. It offers high-quality organic food from the local farmers. Lots of local people shop here.
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Oryana Community Co-op
260 E Tenth St
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If you stay and cook, this is the place you may be interested to shop around. It offers high-quality organic food from the local farmers. Lots of local people shop here.
The supermarket is within 3 minutes from the house. Oleson market raises lots of bisons in TC (on 37) and host BBQ funding every late May. It's a descent local supermarket in Northern Michigan.
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Oleson's Food Stores
1100 E Hammond Rd
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The supermarket is within 3 minutes from the house. Oleson market raises lots of bisons in TC (on 37) and host BBQ funding every late May. It's a descent local supermarket in Northern Michigan.

Sightseeing

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Old Mission Lighthouse
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