Welcome! We're excited to have you as our guest. We've curated this guide to help you enjoy the area and introduce you to some our favorite local places to eat, drink, shop and experience. Enjoy!

OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

Seasonally driven breakfast menu - Sugar 2 Salt

Food

Sugar 2 Salt

Locally sourced & seasonally driven breakfast
1371 Gray Dr, Traverse City
LOCAL'S NOTE: No reservations. Totally worth the wait! Grab some English Muffins to go!

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!

Nittolo’s Little Italy

Classic New York-style Italian eatery
155 Garland St, Traverse City
WHAT YOU HAVE TO TRY: The New York Style Happy Hour is one of the area's best food deals! Great take-out pizzas!

Sorellina

Authentic Italian
250 E Front St, Traverse City

Folgarelli’s Gourmet Market & Wines

Gourmet sandwiches, Italian market, & wine
424 W Front St, Traverse City

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!

Charles and Reid

Detroit-style pizza
113 E State St, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Don't miss the Draft Beer + Slice lunch special for only $7!
Craft Cocktails - Mammoth Distilling

Drink

Mundos

Local coffee shops
3 Traverse City locations

WHY WE RECOMMEND: Amazing views! One of the few places on Old Mission Peninsula to eat. Great food!

Brengman Family Wines
Brengman Family Wines

Winery, distillery, & eatery
9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City

Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate
Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate

Winery & tasting room
7007 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City

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!

Gypsy Spirits

MI made crafts spirits & cocktails
309 W Front St, Traverse City

The Pub

Bar & restaurant
160 E Front St, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Delicious food. A great place to watch sports!
Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Things to Do

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
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. Make sure to try the Cat-Nip! Enter promo code ENJOY to save $5 on your cruise!!!

Elmbrook Golf Course

Mature public Par 72 Golf Course with great views
1750 Townline Rd, Traverse City

Grand Traverse Tours
Grand Traverse Tours

Wine, beer, distillery tours, & transportation
Traverse City, Leelanau Peninsula & Old Mission Peninsula

Traverse Bay Tours

Wine & craft beer tours
Traverse City, Leelanau, & Old Mission

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Miles of sandy beaches, hiking, lakes & dunes along Lake…
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor
Fresh produce & meats - Oryana

Shopping

Bay Bread Co
Bay Bread Co

Local artisan bakery. Sandwiches, Grab & Go, Soups, & Sweets
601 Randolph St, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: They bake 40+ delicious breads daily! Don't miss the Cheddar Cheese & Onion Loaf!

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 WE RECOMMEND: This former Traverse City State Hospital has great restaurants, a winery, brewery, shops & so much more!

Cherry Republic

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

Folgarelli’s Gourmet Market & Wines

Gourmet sandwiches, Italian market, & wine
424 W Front St, Traverse City

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.

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!
Bike & XC ski rentals, sales & service - Brick Wheels

Services/Rentals

Local's tip: 2 great new tritoons and a new pontoon for rent. They deliver!

Green Mitt

A luxury, eco-friendly auto spa
1840 N US 31, Traverse City
Local's tip: The best FREE vacuums ever!

*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!

Grand Traverse Tours

Transportation services and guided tours
Traverse City, Leelanau, & Old Mission
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

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Enjoy!
The Mitten Group