Traverse City Area
Food scene
Excellent restaurant. Less than a 10 minute drive from the house. The only thing better than the food is the view.
59 locals recommend
Apache Trout Grill
13671 S W Bay Shore DrExcellent restaurant. Less than a 10 minute drive from the house. The only thing better than the food is the view.
45th Parallel Cafe
102 W BroadwayMeals are excellent. Love their cherry chocolate pancakes.
We love the food at Dick's Pour House. Their speciality is their greek pizza - it is excellent.
34 locals recommend
Dick's Pour House
103 W Philip StWe love the food at Dick's Pour House. Their speciality is their greek pizza - it is excellent.
Another one of our favorites - super close to the house (less than 10 minutes). All of the food that we've eaten here is excellent. Atmosphere is awesome as well. Their outside seating overlooks West Bay. Can't wait to visit when it's warm!
29 locals recommend
West End Tavern
12719 S W Bay Shore DrAnother one of our favorites - super close to the house (less than 10 minutes). All of the food that we've eaten here is excellent. Atmosphere is awesome as well. Their outside seating overlooks West Bay. Can't wait to visit when it's warm!
Enjoyed the food and atmosphere. A bit pricier - but for an anniversary or special occasion it is a great pick.
65 locals recommend
Martha's Leelanau Table
413 N St Joseph StEnjoyed the food and atmosphere. A bit pricier - but for an anniversary or special occasion it is a great pick.
Best smoked fish in the county. Their fresh smoked whitefish can't be beat.
13 locals recommend
Carlson's Fishery
205 River StBest smoked fish in the county. Their fresh smoked whitefish can't be beat.
Poppycocks
128 E Front StGreat food!
Great breakfast location. Their cinnamon rolls and pecan rolls are out of this world!
48 locals recommend
The Omelette Shoppe
124 Cass StGreat breakfast location. Their cinnamon rolls and pecan rolls are out of this world!
Super cool igloo style outdoor dining experience in the winter.
116 locals recommend
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrSuper cool igloo style outdoor dining experience in the winter.
Sightseeing
One of our family favorites. Great lunch options. Great cherry products. Cool place to stop after a visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
55 locals recommend
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake StreetOne of our family favorites. Great lunch options. Great cherry products. Cool place to stop after a visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes.
You can climb the dunes...you can go all the way to Lake Michigan. A must see is the Dunes outlook over Lake Michigan which you can access from a short drive on Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive.
232 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes
You can climb the dunes...you can go all the way to Lake Michigan. A must see is the Dunes outlook over Lake Michigan which you can access from a short drive on Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive.
Super cool place to go to shop and also enjoy some smaller eateries. Carson's Smoked Fish has some of the best smoked whitefish you can buy anywhere.
84 locals recommend
Fishtown
203 W River StSuper cool place to go to shop and also enjoy some smaller eateries. Carson's Smoked Fish has some of the best smoked whitefish you can buy anywhere.
The TART trail is an amazing path that runs from Traverse all the way up to just north of Sutton's Bay. It is a great path to walk, run, bike, and cross country ski. You can access the trail within a short 2 minute car ride from our property.
7 locals recommend
Tart Trail Lane
Tart Trail LaneThe TART trail is an amazing path that runs from Traverse all the way up to just north of Sutton's Bay. It is a great path to walk, run, bike, and cross country ski. You can access the trail within a short 2 minute car ride from our property.
Greilickville Harbor Park
13133 S W Bay Shore DrBeautiful park and beach - 7 min from our place.
Suttons Bay Bikes
318 N St Joseph StGreat beach - best to visit weekdays
Veronica Valley County Park
4243 S Lake Leelanau DrGreat park to go for a walk in. Also has some smaller ponds for fishing.
Timberlee hills
10484 S Timberlee DrGreat tubing hill for families. Located 5 minutes from our house.
Boardman Lake Trail
Boardman Lake TrailAnother amazing place to walk or ride a bike.