Welcome to Traverse City!

Happytown Rickshaws is excited to be your local guide! Our tours are the best way to get to know the area! We'll share local knowledge on attractions, history, architecture, as well as favorite places to eat & drink! Ask questions and ENJOY THE RIDE!

Our Local Favorites

Food

Charles and Reid

Detroit-style pizza
113 E State St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Don't miss the delicious Soup + Slice lunch special for only $7!

Folgarelli’s Gourmet Market & Wines

Gourmet sandwiches, Italian market, & wine
424 W Front St, Traverse City
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: The Godfather. This sandwich will change your life forever!

Slabtown Burgers

Burger restaurant
826 W Front St, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Besides delicoius burgers, they have killer tater tots, root bear, shakes & malts(best in town)!

Poppycocks

New American cuisine
128 E Front St, Traverse City

The Towne Plaza

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

Mama Lu’s

A modern day taco shop
149 E Front St, Traverse City
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: The Guac. This is a true local favorite!

The Little Fleet

Open air bar & food truck lot
448 E Front St, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: If your group can't decide where to eat, hit up this group of food trucks!

Drink

*H&L Social
*H&L Social

Rooftop bar (located at Hotel Indigo)
263 W Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
Local's tip: Located on the top of Hotel Indigo. Great views!

Left Foot Charley

Urban winery & tasting room
806 Red Drive, Traverse City

North Bar TC
North Bar TC

Traverse City's only year-round rooftop bar
160 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Great place to watch a game!

The Parlor

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

Things to Do

Nauti-Cat Cruises
Nauti-Cat Cruises

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

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!!!

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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

MI Sauna

Finnish Sauna experience
Traverse City State Park Beach
LOCAL'S TIP: Check out the Wednesday sessions. For an extra exhilirating experience, try it in the winter!

TART Trails

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

Shopping

Slabtown Cookie Co.

Self-serve cookie stand
228 Monroe St, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Find their Facebook page for delicious Daily Features. Get there before they sell out!

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 Cheese Lady

Over 140 specialty cheeses
600 W Front St, Traverse City
MUST DO: Stop by to meet Tina to enjoy learning & tasting!

Cherry Republic

Cherry products & gifts
154 E Front St, Traverse City
WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO: Enjoy the many samples of their delicious cherry products!
Thank you and enjoy!
~ Happytown Rickshaws