___________'s Guide to Enjoying TC Like a Local!




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Downtown Traverse City

šŸ½ Dining
Most local options close by 9pm. Late night food options: Mode's Bum Steer, Lil Bo's

šŸ…æļø ParkingĀ (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

ā›±ļøĀ Clinch Park
Metered parking
Splash Pad turns off at 6pm

šŸš—Ā Transportation
Traverse City has both Lyft and Uber as well as various local taxi companies

 

OUR LOCAL FAVORITES

Food

Sugar 2 Salt

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

Charles and Reid

Detroit-style pizza
113 E State St, Traverse City
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 ā€œNew-Americanā€ food. Can accommodate larger groups.

Taproot Cider House

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

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.Ā 

Buchan’s West Bay
Buchan’s West Bay

Local handcrafted ice cream
13000 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: The ice cream is a local favorite! Great pizza too!

Drink

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!

The Workshop Brewing Co.

Local brewery & kitchen
221 Garland Street, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Family friendly. Delicious tacos and excellent beer! A true local favorite!

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
Grand Traverse Tours

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

TART Trails

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

Discovery Cruises
Discovery Cruises

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

Nauti-Cat Cruises
Nauti-Cat Cruises

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

Shopping

Burritt’s Fresh Markets
Burritt’s Fresh Markets

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

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
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Enjoy your time in Traverse City!
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