Sarah's Guidebook
Food scene
This is the best restaurant in town. Unpretentious fine dining with 3-5-7 course options with wine pairings. Exquisite cuisine. Across from The Little Fleet. Book in advance!
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The Cook's House
115 Wellington StThis is the best restaurant in town. Unpretentious fine dining with 3-5-7 course options with wine pairings. Exquisite cuisine. Across from The Little Fleet. Book in advance!
Wonderful coffee roastery for beans, drip, and good vibes. In the warehouse district amongst beautiful boutiques and cafes.
Fortunate Coffee Co
Wonderful coffee roastery for beans, drip, and good vibes. In the warehouse district amongst beautiful boutiques and cafes.
Incredible middle eastern fare in warehouse district. Artisanal coffee beverages, pastries and breakfast and lunch entrees.
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Hexenbelle
144 Hall StIncredible middle eastern fare in warehouse district. Artisanal coffee beverages, pastries and breakfast and lunch entrees.
On-site farm to table delights with a Scandinavian feel, in house beer and wine in a stunning setting. Located in beautiful Leelanau County. 15 minute drive from this listing. Bodega with locally made crafts and groceries onsite.
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Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau DriveOn-site farm to table delights with a Scandinavian feel, in house beer and wine in a stunning setting. Located in beautiful Leelanau County. 15 minute drive from this listing. Bodega with locally made crafts and groceries onsite.
Craft coffee shop with pastries and brunch/lunch fare walking distance from this listing! Spacious hip setting.
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Mundos Roasting & Co.
1238 Boon StCraft coffee shop with pastries and brunch/lunch fare walking distance from this listing! Spacious hip setting.
Excellent Italian cuisine located at The commons in the historic and famous Building 50. Great food, wine, and cocktails and worthwhile outing to explore that area.
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PepeNero
700 Cottageview DrExcellent Italian cuisine located at The commons in the historic and famous Building 50. Great food, wine, and cocktails and worthwhile outing to explore that area.
Fabulous Jewish deli on this side of town. Get the Supernova!
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Bubbie's Bagels
1215 E Front StFabulous Jewish deli on this side of town. Get the Supernova!
Nightlife
Local trendy and favorite watering hole with craft cocktails and an amazing Taco kitchen called Happy’s. Best tacos in town.
Everyone’s favorite spot. Fire pit and tacos, tasty libations and community regulars.
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The Little Fleet
448 E Front StEveryone’s favorite spot. Fire pit and tacos, tasty libations and community regulars.
Dark and elegant speakeasy style bar with excellent craft cocktails downtown.
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Low Bar
128 S Union StDark and elegant speakeasy style bar with excellent craft cocktails downtown.
Our only nightclub! For dancing under a disco ball. 🕺🏼 Walking distance on a warm night.
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SideTraxx Dance Bar
520 Franklin StOur only nightclub! For dancing under a disco ball. 🕺🏼 Walking distance on a warm night.
Rooftop bar with beautiful view of west bay. Popular summer spot in warehouse district.
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Hotel Indigo Traverse City
263 W Grandview PkwyRooftop bar with beautiful view of west bay. Popular summer spot in warehouse district.
Neighborhoods
Old Mission
Scenic drive, wineries, quiet beaches. Hazerot Beach*
Sightseeing
The Sand Dunes on The National Lakeshore:
Pierce Stocking Drive
Empire Bluffs
The Dune Climb
Esch Beach
Frankfort Beach
Whaleback Trail
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Empire
The Sand Dunes on The National Lakeshore:
Pierce Stocking Drive
Empire Bluffs
The Dune Climb
Esch Beach
Frankfort Beach
Whaleback Trail
Arts & Culture
Local Museum with rotating exhibits and a beautiful permanent collection, nearby. Milliken Auditorium is adjacent- check for up to date concert listings.
Dennos Museum Center