Guidebook for Traverse City
Sightseeing
Spectacular drive or bike ride to the end of Old Mission Peninsula. Miles of hiking trails can be found at the light house as well as a dip in the bay.
61 locals recommend
Old Mission Lighthouse
Spectacular drive or bike ride to the end of Old Mission Peninsula. Miles of hiking trails can be found at the light house as well as a dip in the bay.
Take a ride up to the Top of the Park and over-look the city in the evening. There's a piano bar many evenings, but get there early, it can fill up fast.
19 locals recommend
Park Place Hotel and Conference Center
300 E State StTake a ride up to the Top of the Park and over-look the city in the evening. There's a piano bar many evenings, but get there early, it can fill up fast.
Food Scene
This brewery is known for great beer AND great pizzas!! They have the best artisan pizzas in town and their salads rival their pizzas!
106 locals recommend
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlThis brewery is known for great beer AND great pizzas!! They have the best artisan pizzas in town and their salads rival their pizzas!
Take a drive out Old Mission Peninsula and enjoythe sights of the Bay and orchards as you make your way to Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant near Bowers Harbor.
66 locals recommend
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula DrTake a drive out Old Mission Peninsula and enjoythe sights of the Bay and orchards as you make your way to Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant near Bowers Harbor.
Walking distance to downtown gives you many great option for great food. One of our favorites is Amical.
86 locals recommend
amical
229 E Front StWalking distance to downtown gives you many great option for great food. One of our favorites is Amical.
Drinks & Nightlife
In addition to having great beer selection and a full bar, their menu for lunch or dinner is a sure hit. Try their pork belly nachos or their fried avocado tacos.
103 locals recommend
Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveIn addition to having great beer selection and a full bar, their menu for lunch or dinner is a sure hit. Try their pork belly nachos or their fried avocado tacos.
The "Hop" says it all. If you like hoppy-hand-crafted beer, take a ride up to Suttons Bay and sit out by the a fire pit and enjoy!
116 locals recommend
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrThe "Hop" says it all. If you like hoppy-hand-crafted beer, take a ride up to Suttons Bay and sit out by the a fire pit and enjoy!
More than 50 beers on tap from all over the country, a full bar, and a very intersting menu. Just downstairs from the Taproom is Low Bar for a nightcap.
74 locals recommend
7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union StMore than 50 beers on tap from all over the country, a full bar, and a very intersting menu. Just downstairs from the Taproom is Low Bar for a nightcap.
Traverse City Whiskey Co.
201 E 14th StWalking distance from the apartment.
Right Brain Brewery
225 E Sixteenth StAnother walking distance venue worth checking out.
Parks & Nature
Go to the Visitor Center in Empire and get a map of the National Lakeshore. There are hiking trails, bike trails, scenic drives, dune climbs and beaches. It is breath-takingling beautiful!
232 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Go to the Visitor Center in Empire and get a map of the National Lakeshore. There are hiking trails, bike trails, scenic drives, dune climbs and beaches. It is breath-takingling beautiful!
Depending on the time of year, and what floats your boat, there are hiking trails, mountain bike trails, disc golf course,, nordic skiing and downhill skiing. Though it's right in Traverse City, it's a very under utilized.
15 locals recommend
Hickory Hills Ski Area
2000 Randolph StDepending on the time of year, and what floats your boat, there are hiking trails, mountain bike trails, disc golf course,, nordic skiing and downhill skiing. Though it's right in Traverse City, it's a very under utilized.
Boardman River Nature Center
1450 Cass RdBrick Wheels
736 E Eighth StNeed to rent a bike? Nordic Skis? These guys will help you out.
VASA Singletrack Trailhead
5450 Supply RdMountain biking, hiking, and nature loving
Wanting to get away from crowds? This is a great place to hike.
10 locals recommend
Sand Lakes Quiet Area
Broomhead RoadWanting to get away from crowds? This is a great place to hike.
You'll find the trail at the end of 14th St about two blocks east of apartment. The trail connects to the grater TART tail that can take you to all the way to Suttons Bay to the north or out to Acme/Williamsburg to the east. If you go east, make a stop at Stonehound Brewery.
Boardman Lake Trl, Traverse City, MI, USA
You'll find the trail at the end of 14th St about two blocks east of apartment. The trail connects to the grater TART tail that can take you to all the way to Suttons Bay to the north or out to Acme/Williamsburg to the east. If you go east, make a stop at Stonehound Brewery.
Entertainment & Activities
Rainy day with children? The Children's Museum on the west side of TC.
34 locals recommend
Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 S W Bay Shore DrRainy day with children? The Children's Museum on the west side of TC.
The State Theater brings in great movies and Saturday morning there isa kid's movie costing .25!!
105 locals recommend
State Theatre
233 E Front StThe State Theater brings in great movies and Saturday morning there isa kid's movie costing .25!!
This Brewery is known for their local music talent. Almost every night you will enjoy live music. Food on-sight includes artisan pizza.
55 locals recommend
The Workshop Brewing Company
221 Garland StThis Brewery is known for their local music talent. Almost every night you will enjoy live music. Food on-sight includes artisan pizza.
Everything Else
Check out their schedule for presentations and learning opportunities for both children and adults.
12 locals recommend
Traverse Area District Library
610 Woodmere AveCheck out their schedule for presentations and learning opportunities for both children and adults.
Arts & Culture
City Opera House
106 E Front StCheck out their web site for scheduled shows and presentations.
Check out their web site for scheduled events and presentations.
39 locals recommend
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College
1410 College DrCheck out their web site for scheduled events and presentations.