Brakel Point Homestead

Welcome to Brakel Point Homestead! We are so excited to host you and give you the best experience in our home and area. Enjoy our curated guide to favorites in the Traverse City area to find the best places for you.
Pontoon boat: If you are wanting to rent the pontoon please contact management at 231-268-0145! This is not included in the rental rate and is an additional cost. There is a liability waiver and agreement to sign prior to renting.

 

Our Local Favorites

Sugar 2 Salt

Food

The Cooks’ House

Sustainable fine dining restaurant
115 Wellington St, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Ever-changing menu creates an amazing farm-to-table dining experience! 2025 James Beard Finalist!

PepeNero

Upscale Southern Italian cuisine
800 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City

Boone’s Long Lake Inn

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

Sugar 2 Salt

Locally sourced & seasonally driven breakfast
1371 Gray Dr, Traverse City
LOCAL'S NOTE: No reservations. Totally worth the wait! Grab some English Muffins to go!

The Parlor

Craft cocktails & small plates
205 Lake Ave, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: TC's best Happy Hour. 1/2 OFF cocktails 4-7pm daily. One of TC's best live music venues

Mundos West

Local coffee shop
720 W Front St, Traverse City

Earthen Ales

Local brewery
1371 Gray Dr, Traverse City

Left Foot Charley

Urban winery & tasting room
806 Red Drive, Traverse City

Mammoth Distilling

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

Francisco’s Market & Deli

Liquor store, pizza, market, & deli
2770 Silver Lake Rd, Traverse City

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

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

Things to Do

Kayak, Bike & Brew

A pedal & paddle pub crawl + bike rentals
436 W Front St, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Their convenient downtown location makes it a great place to rent bikes

Grand Traverse Parasail

Parasailing
1469 N US 31 N, Traverse City
Next Door

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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