Boardman River Retreat

Welcome! Our home is located on the quiet and peaceful Boardman River. You are a quick drive from Traverse City and many of the areas best places to eat, drink and shop. Enjoy our curated guide to TC favorites to help you find the perfect places for you.

Our Local Favorites

Sugar 2 Salt

Food

East Bay Pizza

Hand tossed pizzas & wings
4386 N US Highway 31 N, Traverse City

Hopscotch Brick Oven & Taproom

Pizza, smoked meats, beer, wine & whiskey
2032 US-31, Traverse City

Craft Cocktails - Mammoth Distilling

Drink

Mundos HQ

Local coffee shop
1238 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: The breakfast burritos are a local favorite!

Traverse City Whiskey Co.

Craft spirits & cocktails
201 E 14th St, Traverse City

The Parlor

Craft cocktails & small plates
205 Lake Ave, Traverse City
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LOCAL'S TIP: TC's best Happy Hour. 1/2 OFF cocktails 4-7pm daily. One of TC's best live music venues
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Shopping

Downtown Traverse City

Front St, Traverse City

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Historic place to eat, drink, shop, tour, & more
830 Cottageview Dr, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: This former Traverse City State Hospital has great restaurants, a winery, brewery, shops & so much more!
Nauti-Cat Cruises

Things to Do

Kayak, Bike & Brew

A pedal & paddle pub crawl + bike rentals
436 W Front St, Traverse City
(231) 760-8828
LOCAL'S TIP: Their convenient downtown location makes it a great place to rent bikes

Grand Traverse Parasail

Parasailing
1469 N US 31 N, Traverse City
Next Door

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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

Happy Hour - The Parlor

National Cherry Festival
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