REAL ESTATE Holly's Guide to TC! - Enjoy Where You Are

Holly's Guide to Enjoying TC Like a Local!

Downtown Traverse City

🍽 Dining
Most local options close by 9pm or are closed on Sundays.
Late night food options: Mode's Bum Steer, Lil Bo's
Sunday dinner options: Nittolo's Little Italy

🅿️ 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

Northern Roots Trusted Partners

NORTHERN ROOTS TRUSTED PARTNERS Updated January
2026

Home Inspectors: Big Moose Home Inspections (Derck vanFossen)
Cleaning Floor 2 Ceiling (Matt Gibson)
Title Company Access Title (Erica Mackey)
TransNation Title (Megan Seaver)
Towing TC Towing (Justin Revnell)
Lenders One Trust Home Loans (Ian Ashton)
Surveyor
Roofing MI Roof Pro (Nik Mathias)
Financial Planning Thrivent (Denver Cade)
Prout Financial Services (Dennis Prout)
VA Home Lender Movement Mortgage (Ben Williams)
Heating & Plumbing Team Bob’s (Heather Cade)
Computer/IT Elevate Net (Chris Shafer)
Estate Planning Swogger & Bruce (Lane Plamondon)
Prout Financial Services (Dennis Prout)
Health Care Insurance Randy Simmons
Hair Salon Salon Tru (Ashley Gross)
West Bay Color Bar (Felicia Bardon)
Barbershop NOMi Barbershop (Krystal Young)
Electrician Top Line Electric (Blaine Vadeboncouer)
Nail Salon QT Nails (George Heydluff)

MY LOCAL FAVORITES

Food

J & S Hamburg

Breakfast, lunch, & dinner diner

1083 W South Airport Rd, Traverse City

WHY I RECOMMEND: A TC classic. Delicious, mom approved comfort food in a welcoming atmosphere. Their Project Feed the Kids, is a true act of love for hungry area kids.

Reflect Bistro

American restaurant (inside Cambria Suites Hotel)

255 Munson Ave, Traverse City

WHY I RECOMMNEND: A must for breakfast in TC! The generous portions are bold, creative, and different. You don’t have to be a hotel guest to enjoy this local favorite.

Harrington’s By The Bay

American restaurant with water views

13890 S West Bayshore Dr, Traverse City

Poppycocks

New American cuisine

128 E Front St, Traverse City

WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: The Soups & Desserts make this a local favorite! Always a fun, lively, and delicious Downtown TC dining experience.

Nittolo’s Little Italy

Classic New York-style Italian eatery

155 Garland St, Traverse City

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WHY I RECOMMEND: One of my go-to dinner spots in TC! — Welcoming, bold, and always satisfying. Every dish is a favorable experience at a very reasonable price.

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!

Fuji Sushi Steak House

Japanese steakhouse & sushi restaurant

2576 Crossing Circle, Traverse City

WHY I RECOMMEND: Fresh, flavorful sushi with a fun interactive hibachi experience. Perfect for groups or family. Fuji delivers every time!

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Drink

Seismoto Coffee Bar

Coffee shop

3344 Cass Road, Traverse City

WHY I RECOMMEND: A fun, fresh addition to TC’s coffee scene! Great coffee in a modern space. Located just outside the downtown bustle with a huge space to relax outside.

Gypsy Spirits

MI made crafts spirits & cocktails

309 W Front St, Traverse City

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WHY I RECOMMEND: Unexpected, welcoming, and full of character. Incredible craft cocktails, a great vibe, and always a reason to linger a little longer.

The Workshop Brewing Co.

Local brewery & kitchen

221 Garland Street, Traverse City

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WHY WE RECOMMEND: Family friendly. Delicious tacos and excellent beer! A true local favorite!

MiddleCoast Brewing Co.

Local craft brewery

329 E State St, Traverse City

Brengman Family Wines

Winery, distillery, & eatery

9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City

(231) 421-5611 (menu)(info)

Peninsula Cellars

Winery & tasting room in an old schoolhouse

11480 Center Road, Traverse City

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Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

Old Mission Peninsula winery & tasting room

3309 Blue Water Rd, Traverse City

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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! ;)

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!

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Miles of sandy beaches, hiking, lakes & dunes along Lake…

6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor

Mt. Holiday

Ski & snowboarding, tubing, ziplines & bar

3100 Holiday Road, Traverse City

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Shopping

Burritt’s Fresh Markets

Specialty grocery, wine, fresh meat & fish

509 W Front St, Traverse City

(231) 946-3300 (info)

WHY WE RECOMMEND: TC's place for fresh seafood and hand cut fresh Black Angus steaks! Great wine selection and delicious house prepared foods for easy meals.

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

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

CC Jewelers

Fine jewelry store

1045 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City

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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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