Rebecca's Guide to Enjoying TC Like a Local!




Welcome! I am Rebecca and have had the pleasure and privilege of living in Traverse City for the past fifty-one years, transplanted from Southeast Michigan! I truly ENJOY sharing and showing the many experiences that Northwest Michigan has to offer!
If you would like to go on a wine, beer and/or distillery tour PLEASE call Grand Traverse Tours and request me as your guide.





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



Don't hesitate sharing my guide with your family and friends that may be visiting the area.


Enjoy your time in TC!

~ Rebecca

Reviews: READ our reviews or leave us one! (here)

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

Sugar 2 Salt

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

Chubby Unicorn

Paninis, wraps, salads, & soups
439 E Front St, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Ask about the weekly specials the Secret Menu Items!!!

Slabtown Burgers

Burger restaurant
826 W Front St, Traverse City
WHY I RECOMMEND: Great burgers and delicious fries! The Brown Bag Specials are a local favorite!

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 “New-American” food. Can accommodate larger groups.

Moomers

Delicious homemade ice cream
7263 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City

Drink

The Workshop Brewing Co.

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

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!

Rare Bird Brewpub

Brewery & restaurant
229 Lake Ave, Traverse City

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

BARS

Local bars
Traverse City
SOME OF MY FAVORITES: North Bar(rooftop), The Parlor(music & happy hour), & Low Bar(craft cocktails). LATE NIGHT: Brady's Bar, U&I Lounge, Union St. Station/Dillinger's Pub/Bootleggers & Kilkenny's

Things to Do

Grand Traverse Tours
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! ;)

MI Sauna

Finnish Sauna experience
Traverse City State Park Beach
(231) 620-1326 (website)
LOCAL'S TIP: Check out the Wednesday sessions. For an extra exhilirating experience, try it in the winter!

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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

Clinch Park

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

Mission Point Lighthouse

Historic site with great sunset views
20500 Center Road, Traverse City

Shopping

Burritt’s Fresh Markets
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.

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)

Cherry Republic

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

Oryana

Health food & specialty grocery store
260 E 10th 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!

Great Lakes Bath & Body, Inc.

Locally-made, handcrafted bodycare products
110 E Front St, Traverse City

The Candle Factory

Candles & home decor
301 W Grandview Parkway, Traverse City

Services/Rentals

*Stocked
*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)
AREA RESOURCES
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Thank you!
GUIDE TO THE TC AREA
CALENDARS OF EVENTS
Tour guests, you can Venmo me!

Don't hesitate to text me with any questions
(231)499-2242

Interested in a wine tour? Call Grand Traverse Tours and ask to book a tour with Rebecca!
(231) 947-7433
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Enjoy your time in Traverse City!
~ Rebecca