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

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!

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!

The Towne Plaza

Breakfast & lunch restaurant
203 Cass St, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Great place to eat outdoors. Try the blueberry pancakes!

The Burrow | Mama Lu’s | The Flying Noodle

American, Mexican & Italian restaurants
Traverse City, MI

Sorellina

Authentic Italian
250 E Front St, Traverse City
Craft Cocktails - Mammoth Distilling

Drink

Bonobo Winery

Winery & tasting room
12011 Center Rd, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Amazing views! One of the few places on Old Mission Peninsula to eat. Great food!

Brengman Family Wines

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

Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate

Winery & tasting room
7007 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City
WHY WE RECOMMEND: Great wine and absolutely amazing sunset views!!!

The Filling Station Microbrewery

Wood-fired pizzas & hand-crafted microbrews
642 Railroad Pl, Traverse City

Mundos

Local coffee shops
3 Traverse City locations
Scenic Drive - Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Things to Do

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)

State Theatre

Local downtown movie theater
Downtown Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Saturday 10am Kids’ Matinees. All tickets only $1!!!

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Historic place to eat, drink, shop, & explore
1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City
WHAT WE RECOMMEND: The tunnel tours at this former Traverse City State Hospital!

Elmbrook Golf Course

Mature public Par 72 Golf Course with great views
1750 Townline Rd, Traverse City
Fresh produce & meats - Oryana

Shopping

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! Great wine selection and delicious house prepared foods for easy meals.

Dockside Market

Liquor store & carry-out food market
13418 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City
LOCAL'S TIP: Their homemade jerky & sandwiches are perfect for a day of beaching, boating or biking!

Folgarelli’s Gourmet Market & Wines

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

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, & explore
1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City
WHAT WE RECOMMEND: The tunnel tours at this former Traverse City State Hospital!

Cherry Republic

Cherry products & gifts
154 E Front St, Traverse City
Local's tip: Make sure to sample the cherry salsa and BBQ sauces!
Bike & XC ski rentals, sales & service - Brick Wheels

Services/Rentals

Leelanau Boat Co.

Boat rentals, service, & storage
8585 E Bingham Rd, Traverse City
Local's tip: 2 great new tritoons and a new pontoon for rent. They deliver!

Stocked

Local grocery delivery service
Delivering Northern MI
Local's tip: They deliver to the rental & directly into the frigde before arrival!

Green Mitt

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

Questions? Ping us via your booking platform!

Enjoy!
The Mitten Group