Boardwalk's Guide to Enjoying TC Like a Local!

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ADDRESS:
232 E State Street
Traverse City, MI 49684 (directions)

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CHECK-IN: 3pm

CHECK-OUT: 10am

 
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

The Towne Plaza

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

Sugar 2 Salt

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

Red Ginger

Asian cuisine & sushi
237 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Elegant/casual dining room dress code. Casual attire accepted in the bar

Taproot Cider House

Restaurant & cider bar
300 E Front St, Traverse City
(231) 943-2500 (info)
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Delicious ethically sourced, locally focused menu with something for everyone! Call for reservations.

Poppycocks

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

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.

Drink

WHY WE RECOMMEND: Amazing views! One of the few places on Old Mission Peninsula to eat. Great food!

Brengman Family Wines

Winery, distillery, & eatery
9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City
(231) 421-5611 (menu)(info)

The Parlor

Craft cocktails & small plates
205 Lake Ave, Traverse City
(info)
Local's tip: TC's best Happy Hour. 1/2 OFF cocktails 4-6pm. Live music Thurs, Fri, Sat

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!

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! ;)

Clinch Park

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

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Miles of sandy beaches & dunes along Lake Michigan
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor

Shopping

LOCAL'S NOTE: Delicious breads. If you like cheese, try the Cheddar Cheese & Onion Loaf!

Folgarelli’s Gourmet Market & Wines

Gourmet sandwiches, Italian market, & wine
424 W Front St, Traverse City
(menu)(info)

Sara Hardy Farmers Market

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

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.

Oryana

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

Kilwins Traverse City

Fudge, candy, & ice cream shop
129 E Front 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!

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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~ The Boardwalk Team