Magic Mike's Guide to Enjoying TC Like a Local!

From the staff at Movie Stars Wine Tours - Welcome To Traverse City! We are a team of passionate wine enthusiasts who want to provide our guests with unique and unforgettable wine tour and vacation experience.



For a more complete list of local favorites click  Guide to our Area. For area events to enhance your experience, click Calendar of Events.


Please feel free to text me with any questions you may have and be certain to keep this link:  https://enjoyyourstay.today/michaels-guide-to-tc



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Enjoy your time in TC!

~ Magic Mike

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Chateau Chantal: (book now)

Old Mission Peninsula Wineries (map)

Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail (map)

 
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

 

MY LOCAL FAVORITES

Food

Frenchies Famous

Breakfast & lunch restaurant
619 Randolph St, Traverse City
Pricey and very small however it is amazing food for a special weekend!

Grand Traverse Pie Company(Original)

Bakery & restaurant
525 W Front St, Traverse City
Of course known for the stellar pies however try the ridiculously amazing breakfast sandwiches!

Mama Lu’s

A modern day taco shop
149 E Front St, Traverse City
Amazing tacos- small location but really good food

Oakwood Proper Burgers

Burger restaurant
1108 E 8th St, Traverse City
Smash burger masters with beer and wine on location, fries are amazing!

FireFly

Casual restaurant overlooking the Boardman River
310 Cass St, Traverse City
Great sushi, love to sit outside by the water in the warmer months

The Parlor

Craft cocktails & small plates
205 Lake Ave, Traverse City
Whiskey bar with some of THE BEST food in Traverse City- we drop off a lot of guests here, TC's best Happy Hour. 1/2 OFF cocktails 4-7pm. One of TC's best live music venues

Drink

The Workshop Brewing Co.

Local brewery & kitchen
221 Garland Street, Traverse City
Really high quality beers and cider, great outdoor space in warmer months

North Bar TC
North Bar TC

Traverse City's only year-round rooftop bar
160 E Front St, Traverse City
Excellent vibe, 2nd story bar, great place for a evening meet-up Great place to watch a game!

North Peak Brewing Company

House-brewed craft beer & pub fare
400 W Front St, Traverse City
This is a brewery with a full bar and some really good food options - Fried Walleye sandwich, hand rolled mozzarella sticks are amazing

The Parlor

Craft cocktails & small plates
205 Lake Ave, Traverse City
Magic Mike's top bar pick in TC, TC's best Happy Hour. 1/2 OFF cocktails 4-6pm. Great live music venue. Some of TC's best food!!!

The Pub

Bar & restaurant
160 E Front St, Traverse City
Nice place with some outstanding Sheppard's pie

Things to Do

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!!!

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!

Bryant Park

Beachfront park near downtown Traverse City
1101 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City

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, hiking, lakes & dunes along Lake…
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor

Shopping

Peace, Love and Little Donuts

Donut shop
441 East Front Street, Traverse City
WHAT TO LOVE: So many fun flavors of delicious mini donuts. Kids and dogs love them too!

Cherry Republic

Cherry products & gifts
154 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Make sure to sample the cherry salsa and BBQ sauces!

The Butcher’s Block

Meat market & butcher shop
425 W South Airport Rd, Traverse City

Services/Rentals

*Stocked
*Stocked

Local grocery delivery company
Northern MI
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Stocked will deliver your groceries into your home or rental and directly into the refrigerator!
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Enjoy your time in Traverse City!
~ Magic Mike