Traverse Bay Tour's Guide to Enjoying TC Like a Local!




Welcome! We truly ENJOY sharing and showing the many experiences that Northwest Michigan has to offer!
If you would like to go on a wine, beer and/or distillery tour PLEASE call Traverse Bay Tours.




For a more complete list of local favorites click  “Guide to our Area”. For area events to enhance your experience, click “Calendar of Events”.



Don't hesitate sharing our guide with your family and friends that may be visiting the area.


Enjoy your time in TC!

~ Traverse Bay Tours Team

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Chateau Chantal: (book now)

Old Mission Peninsula Wineries (map)

Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail (map)

 
Downtown Traverse City

🍽 Dining
Most local options close by 9pm. Late night food options: Mode's Bum Steer, Lil Bo's

🅿️ Parking (map)
Downtown and surrounding streets have metered parking and are strictly enforced (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm)
*FREE parking on Sundays, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day

🚻 Public Restrooms (map)

🚲 TART Trails (maps)
A network of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route

⛱️ Clinch Park
Metered parking
Splash Pad turns off at 6pm

🚗 Transportation
Traverse City has both Lyft and Uber as well as various local taxi companies

 

MY LOCAL FAVORITES

Food

Nittolo’s Little Italy

Classic New York-style Italian eatery
155 Garland St, Traverse City
(menu)(reservation) (info)
COMING TO DOWNTOWN TC APRIL 2025!

The Omelette Shoppe

Breakfast & brunch restaurant
1209 E Front St, Traverse City
(menu)
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: Don't the miss delicious homemade Cinnamon and Pecan Rolls!!!

The Towne Plaza

Breakfast & lunch restaurant
203 Cass St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great place to eat outdoors. Try the blueberry pancakes!

Apache Trout Grill

Waterfront restaurant/bar
13671 S West Bayshore Dr, Traverse City
WHAT WE RECOMMEND: The Sunday Brunch Buffet! The waterside tiki bar is a locals favorite!!!

West End Tavern

Waterfront restaurant & bar
12719 S West Bayshore Drive, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Great food and

Boone’s Long Lake Inn

Legendary steaks, seafood, & prime rib
7208 Secor Rd, Traverse City

Drink

North Bar TC

Traverse City's only year-round rooftop bar
160 E Front St, Traverse City
(menu)(info)
Local's tip: Great place to watch a game!

Mundos

Local coffee shops
3 Traverse City locations
(menu)

H&L Social

Rooftop bar (located at Hotel Indigo)
263 W Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
Local's tip: Located on the top of Hotel Indigo. Great views!

Low Bar

Craft cocktail lounge
128 S Union St, Traverse City

BARS

Local bars
Traverse City
SOME OF OUR FAVORITES: North Bar(rooftop), The Parlor(music & happy hour), & Low Bar(craft cocktails). LATE NIGHT: Brady's Bar, U&I Lounge, Union St. Station/Dillinger's Pub/Bootleggers & Kilkenny's

OLD MISSION PENINSULA WINE TRAIL

Local wineries & tasting rooms
Old Mission Peninsula
FOR HELP SELECTING YOUR PERFECT WINERIES: Click our number at the bottom of this guide to give us a call. We're always glad to help!

LEELANAU PENINSULA WINE TRAIL

Local wineries & tasting rooms
Leelanau Peninsula
FOR HELP SELECTING YOUR PERFECT WINERIES: Click our number at the bottom of this guide to give us a call. We're always glad to help!

Things to Do

Traverse Bay Tours

Wine & craft beer tours
Traverse City, Leelanau, & Old Mission
(231) 342-7274 (reservation) (info)

Discovery Cruises

West Grand Traverse Bay tours & cruises
13170 S West Bayshore Dr, Traverse City
(reservation) (info)
WHAT WE RECOMMEND: Happy Hour on the Water!!!

Nauti-Cat Cruises

4 unique West Grand Traverse Bay cruises
615 E Front St, Traverse City
(231) 947-1730 (reservation) (info)(deal)
LOCAL'S TIP: Pack some snacks to enjoy onboard. Don't miss the Cat-Nip!!!

MI Sauna

Finnish Sauna experience
Traverse City State Park Beach
(231) 620-1326 (website)
LOCAL'S TIP: Check out the Wednesday sessions. For an extra exhilirating experience, try it in the winter!

TART Trails

Multi-use recreation & transportation trails
Traverse City & Leelanau Peninsula

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Miles of sandy beaches, hiking, lakes & dunes along Lake…
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor

Clinch Park

Huge sandy beach, splash pad, marina, volleyball courts & more
111 E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City

Shopping

Burritt’s Fresh Markets

Specialty grocery, wine, fresh meat & fish
509 W Front St, Traverse City

Cherry Republic

Cherry products & gifts
154 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Make sure to sample the cherry salsa and BBQ sauces!

Oryana

Health food & specialty grocery store
260 E 10th St, Traverse City

Sara Hardy Farmers Market

Local produce, baked goods, flowers, & more
Cass St & E Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Open Saturdays 730am-12pm(May-Oct) & Wednesdays 8am-12pm(June-Oct)

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Historic place to eat, drink, shop, tour, & more
830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City
WHY I RECOMMEND: This former Traverse City State Hopsital has great restaurants, a winery, brewery, shops & so much more!

Great Lakes Bath & Body, Inc.

Locally-made, handcrafted bodycare products
110 E Front St, Traverse City

The Candle Factory

Candles & home decor
301 W Grandview Parkway, Traverse City

Services/Rentals

*Stocked

Local grocery delivery company
Northern MI
(231) 590-8072 (delivery)(info)
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Stocked will deliver your groceries into your home or rental and directly into the refrigerator!

Grand Traverse Tours

Transportation services and guided tours
Traverse City, Leelanau, & Old Mission
(231) 947-7433 (website)
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GUIDE TO THE TC AREA
CALENDARS OF EVENTS

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Enjoy your time in Traverse City!
~ Traverse Bay Tours Team