The Loop's Guide to Enjoying TC Like a Local!

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ADDRESS:
Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684 (directions)

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CHECK-IN: 3pm

CHECK-OUT: 11am

 
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

 

OUR LOCAL FAVORITES

Food

Buchan’s West Bay

Local handcrafted ice cream
13000 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City
(231) 735-3470 (info)
WHY WE RECOMMEND: The ice cream is a local favorite! Great pizza too!

Sugar 2 Salt

Locally sourced & seasonally driven breakfast
1371 Gray Dr, Traverse City
WHY I RECOMMEND: Great brunch and desserts! 

Charles and Reid

Detroit-style pizza
113 E State St, Traverse City
(231) 252-3497
WHY I RECOMMEND: Delicious Detroit-style pizza! Gluten-free options available.

Mama Lu’s

A modern day taco shop
149 E Front St, Traverse City
WHY I RECOMMEND: Excellent tacos!

Poppycocks

New American cuisine
128 E Front St, Traverse City
WHY I RECOMMEND: Reasonably priced “New-American” food. Can accommodate larger groups.

Taproot Cider House

Restaurant & cider bar
300 E Front St, Traverse City

The Little Fleet

Open air bar & food truck lot
448 E Front St, Traverse City
WHY I RECOMMEND: Fun, outdoor venue with a variety of food trucks. 

Drink

The Workshop Brewing Co.

Local brewery & kitchen
221 Garland Street, Traverse City
(info)

Mundos

Local coffee shops
3 Traverse City locations

Mammoth Distilling

Craft cocktail lounge
221 Garland Street, Traverse City
Local's tip: Try a La Picante!

OLD MISSION PENINSULA WINE TRAIL

Local wineries & tasting rooms
Old Mission Peninsula
FOR HELP SELECTING YOUR PERFECT WINERIES: Click my mobile number at the bottom of this guide to text me

LEELANAU PENINSULA WINE TRAIL

Local wineries & tasting rooms
Leelanau Peninsula
FOR HELP SELECTING YOUR PERFECT WINERIES: Click my mobile number at the bottom of this guide to text me

Things to Do

Grand Traverse Tours

Wine, beer, distillery tours, & transportation
Traverse City, Leelanau Peninsula & Old Mission Peninsula
(231) 947-7433 (reservation) (info)
WHAT I RECOMMEND: Let me take you on a wine tour! ;)

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!!!

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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

Shopping

Burritt’s Fresh Markets

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

Oryana

Health food & specialty grocery store
260 E 10th 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!

Kilwins Traverse City

Fudge, candy, & ice cream shop
129 E Front 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

Services/Rentals

Grand Traverse Tours

Transportation services and guided tours
Traverse City, Leelanau, & Old Mission
(231) 947-7433 (website)
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~ The Loop Team