Guidebook for Traverse City
Food Scene
Gourmet kitchen store with delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches to go. Be sure to order "The Gobbler".
21 místní doporučují
Mary's Kitchen Port
539 W Front StGourmet kitchen store with delicious soups, salads, and sandwiches to go. Be sure to order "The Gobbler".
BLK \ MRKT
144 Hall StAdorable spot right around the corner.
S2S Sugar to Salt
1371 Gray DrDelicious brunch.
Elevated American comfort food, affordable prices. Lunch/Dinner, as well as brunch weekends.
16 místní doporučují
Harvest
136 E Front StElevated American comfort food, affordable prices. Lunch/Dinner, as well as brunch weekends.
Super innovative food. If you want a super fancy/hip date night spot, try here. Reservations required - try calling a week or more in advance.
16 místní doporučují
Alliance Restaurant
144 Hall StSuper innovative food. If you want a super fancy/hip date night spot, try here. Reservations required - try calling a week or more in advance.
We go here at least once a month when we want something quick and delicious. Incredible homemade pastas, meats and cheeses, sandwiches, and deli case items (salads, charcuterie, etc.). Eat in or take out. BYOB - there's also a great wine shop (Bon Vin) next door.
17 místní doporučují
Raduno
545 E Eighth StWe go here at least once a month when we want something quick and delicious. Incredible homemade pastas, meats and cheeses, sandwiches, and deli case items (salads, charcuterie, etc.). Eat in or take out. BYOB - there's also a great wine shop (Bon Vin) next door.
The best bakery in town. Doesn't look like much from the outside but the inside is completely renovated, and they have a wood-burning stove they shipped all the way from Italy. SO GOOD.
15 místní doporučují
Common Good Bakery
537 W Fourteenth StThe best bakery in town. Doesn't look like much from the outside but the inside is completely renovated, and they have a wood-burning stove they shipped all the way from Italy. SO GOOD.
A Traverse City icon and probably the most beloved restaurant in town. Incredible wine list and italian food.
132 místní doporučují
Trattoria Stella
830 W Eleventh StA Traverse City icon and probably the most beloved restaurant in town. Incredible wine list and italian food.
Our favorite lunch spot in Northport. Delicious yet affordable. Adorable interiors.
57 místní doporučují
The Tribune Ice Cream & Eatery
110 E Nagonaba StOur favorite lunch spot in Northport. Delicious yet affordable. Adorable interiors.
Yummy grab-and-go lunch items. Upscale salads and paninis.
7 místní doporučují
Fustini's Oils & Vinegars
141 E Front StYummy grab-and-go lunch items. Upscale salads and paninis.
Essentials
Amazing neighborhood grocery store with gourmet selections: meats, fish, cheese, dairy, produce, beverages, wine, bread, deli, and local specialty foods.
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Burritt's Fresh Markets
509 W Front StAmazing neighborhood grocery store with gourmet selections: meats, fish, cheese, dairy, produce, beverages, wine, bread, deli, and local specialty foods.
Shopping
This cool new building is just half a block away, with chic homegoods from Wood + Cloth, women's clothing at Relish, BLK MRKT coffee shop, and Darling Botanical florist/gift shop.
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Warehouse MRKT
144 Hall StThis cool new building is just half a block away, with chic homegoods from Wood + Cloth, women's clothing at Relish, BLK MRKT coffee shop, and Darling Botanical florist/gift shop.
Iconic art gallery in Omena, MI. If you want to take home something really special, try here.
14 místní doporučují
Tamarack Gallery
5039 N West Bay Shore DrIconic art gallery in Omena, MI. If you want to take home something really special, try here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing, hip spot with a cool selection of enclosed food trucks + a well-stocked bar. Great for families, kid-friendly. Later at night, it's more of a bar scene.
172 místní doporučují
The Little Fleet
448 E Front StAmazing, hip spot with a cool selection of enclosed food trucks + a well-stocked bar. Great for families, kid-friendly. Later at night, it's more of a bar scene.
Everything Else
Don't miss this amazing attraction. Beautiful grounds and architecture. Lots of fab shopping, restaurants, winery tasting rooms and more.
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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StDon't miss this amazing attraction. Beautiful grounds and architecture. Lots of fab shopping, restaurants, winery tasting rooms and more.
Located next to Brys Estate Winery (also recommended), an charming oasis of lavender fields, cutting gardens, pick-your-own blueberries, and more. Fantastic spot for a picnic.
Secret Garden at Brys Estate
3309 Blue Water RdLocated next to Brys Estate Winery (also recommended), an charming oasis of lavender fields, cutting gardens, pick-your-own blueberries, and more. Fantastic spot for a picnic.
Parks & Nature
Leisurely and lovely 3-mile trail that's only a short drive away. Great for hiking or trailing running.
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Pelizzari Natural Area
6852 Center RdLeisurely and lovely 3-mile trail that's only a short drive away. Great for hiking or trailing running.
Cool grounds to walk around. There are also lots of wooded trails nearby to explore.
10 místní doporučují
The Botanic Garden
1490 Red DriveCool grounds to walk around. There are also lots of wooded trails nearby to explore.
We shouldn't tell people about this insanely gorgeous beach that we don't want too many tourist at but we are telling you. Enjoy. Worth the drive from Traverse City.
22 místní doporučují
Esch Beach
Esch RoadWe shouldn't tell people about this insanely gorgeous beach that we don't want too many tourist at but we are telling you. Enjoy. Worth the drive from Traverse City.
One of our favorite hiking trails. Ends at the beach, so you can bring a swimsuit too.
8 místní doporučují
Sleeping Bear Point Trailhead
West Sleeping Bear DriveOne of our favorite hiking trails. Ends at the beach, so you can bring a swimsuit too.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Sleeping Bear Heritage TrailCool bike trail! You can easily rent bikes in Glen Arbor.
Entertainment & Activities
State Theatre
233 E Front StBijou by the Bay Movie
181 E Grandview Pkwy