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So many independent shops and restaurants, beaches, and activities, Traverse City is a fun place to explore for all ages. The National Cherry Festival is among the largest draws around the 4th of July, but there are many events year-round to enjoy.
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Traverse City
So many independent shops and restaurants, beaches, and activities, Traverse City is a fun place to explore for all ages. The National Cherry Festival is among the largest draws around the 4th of July, but there are many events year-round to enjoy.
Elk Rapids is a small town with a lot of charm, and right on the water, too. Harbor Days is a fun event here in the summer!
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Elk Rapids
Elk Rapids is a small town with a lot of charm, and right on the water, too. Harbor Days is a fun event here in the summer!
Sightseeing
This is a must-see for anyone visiting the area for the first time. The top of the first hill gives you a gorgeous view of Leelanau County, and the continued climb to the lake rewards you with incredible views of Lake Michigan. The climb to the lake can be intense and long, especially on hot days, so bring lots of water!
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Dune Climb Lot station
This is a must-see for anyone visiting the area for the first time. The top of the first hill gives you a gorgeous view of Leelanau County, and the continued climb to the lake rewards you with incredible views of Lake Michigan. The climb to the lake can be intense and long, especially on hot days, so bring lots of water!
This is a great spot for local produce and locally made goods. It’s a very fun place to take kids for a couple hours in the fall.
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Friske's Farm Market
10743 US-31This is a great spot for local produce and locally made goods. It’s a very fun place to take kids for a couple hours in the fall.
GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo
8840 M-72Sightseeing
Flintfields is the home of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, which has gained lots of momentum in recent summers.
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FLINTFIELDS HORSE PARK
6535 Bates RdFlintfields is the home of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, which has gained lots of momentum in recent summers.
This is a beautiful beach on the East Bay just a 2 minute drive away! It has a large sandy beach area, restrooms, and lots of parking. Super convenient and fun!
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Bayside Park
5705 Munson AveThis is a beautiful beach on the East Bay just a 2 minute drive away! It has a large sandy beach area, restrooms, and lots of parking. Super convenient and fun!
Awesome beach, splash pad (splash pad open Memorial Day to Labor Day), and marina right in downtown TC. There’s also a little walk-up burger and ice cream stand!
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Clinch Park
111 E Grandview PkwyAwesome beach, splash pad (splash pad open Memorial Day to Labor Day), and marina right in downtown TC. There’s also a little walk-up burger and ice cream stand!
Food scene
Stone Hound is one of many excellent local breweries in the area. Rad*ish Street Food (vegetarian and vegan burritos, burgers, and other bites) is also on site.
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Stone Hound Brewing Company
3593 Bunker Hill RoadStone Hound is one of many excellent local breweries in the area. Rad*ish Street Food (vegetarian and vegan burritos, burgers, and other bites) is also on site.
One of the best (imho) local breweries! The beer is innovative, and award-winning, and the food is delicious. Always substitute for pecorino fries :) Also a great vegan burger!
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Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveOne of the best (imho) local breweries! The beer is innovative, and award-winning, and the food is delicious. Always substitute for pecorino fries :) Also a great vegan burger!
Fresh, cute, and delicious donuts - So many different flavor options!
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Peace Love and Little Donuts of Traverse City
441 E Front StFresh, cute, and delicious donuts - So many different flavor options!
Absolutely gorgeous Leelanau County setting with a beautiful farm to table menu. On my regular rotation of restaurants!
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Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau DriveAbsolutely gorgeous Leelanau County setting with a beautiful farm to table menu. On my regular rotation of restaurants!
Absolutely the best tacos in town, and a 1-minute drive from the condo!
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Osorio Tacos Y Salsas
6037 US-31Absolutely the best tacos in town, and a 1-minute drive from the condo!
Great coffee, and the actual best scones in existence (blueberry is my favorite!). You won't be sorry!
Cuppa Joe Eastside
Great coffee, and the actual best scones in existence (blueberry is my favorite!). You won't be sorry!
That'sa Pizza
5430 US-31Great pizza nearby!
Excellent beer with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. This one doesn’t see as much tourist traffic as the restaurants on Front St, so it can be a better spot to grab a quick beer during the busy summer season! Food truck is awesome, too 😊
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Silver Spruce Brewing Company
439 E Eighth StExcellent beer with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. This one doesn’t see as much tourist traffic as the restaurants on Front St, so it can be a better spot to grab a quick beer during the busy summer season! Food truck is awesome, too 😊
Wineries
Lovely wine, and arguably one of the best spots for bay views in the area.
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Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn
15900 Rue DevinLovely wine, and arguably one of the best spots for bay views in the area.
My personal favorite winery, as it has a gorgeous setting, great wine, lovely views, and is not a far drive from downtown TC.
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Mari Vineyards
8175 Center RdMy personal favorite winery, as it has a gorgeous setting, great wine, lovely views, and is not a far drive from downtown TC.
Beautiful winery with fantastic wines!
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Black Star Farms Old Mission Winery
360 McKinley Rd EBeautiful winery with fantastic wines!
Bowers Harbor Vineyards
2896 Bowers Harbor RdA great stop on any wine tour.
Bonobo Winery is owned by Carter Oosterhouse (Traverse City native), of TLC and HGTV fame. It's a beautiful setting with fabulous wine!
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Bonobo Winery
12011 Center RdBonobo Winery is owned by Carter Oosterhouse (Traverse City native), of TLC and HGTV fame. It's a beautiful setting with fabulous wine!