Guidebook for Traverse City
Food Scene
113 E State St
113 East State StreetFresh, local food! They have a great Sunday brunch, but we recommend it anytime!
Brew
108 E Front StBrew is a bar/coffee shop they also serve some food and smoothies!
Good quality coffee, fair trade, organic, roasted and brewed in TC. Great atmosphere.
34 locals recommend
Higher Grounds Trading Company
806 Red DrGood quality coffee, fair trade, organic, roasted and brewed in TC. Great atmosphere.
Aroma's Coffee & Tea
10850 E Traverse HwyCoffee & Tea close by!
This is our favorite restaurant!!! Farm to table food at an affordable price! Live music at night. Outdoor seating available. Local ciders on tap, local meads, full bar. Wonderful place to go with family or friends! Love it! Can get crowded, but can usually find seating.
35 locals recommend
Taproot Cider House
300 E Front StThis is our favorite restaurant!!! Farm to table food at an affordable price! Live music at night. Outdoor seating available. Local ciders on tap, local meads, full bar. Wonderful place to go with family or friends! Love it! Can get crowded, but can usually find seating.
Alliance Restaurant
144 Hall StFarm to table food!
Food Trucks! Super fun! Lots to choose from. Many times there is live music.
172 locals recommend
The Little Fleet
448 E Front StFood Trucks! Super fun! Lots to choose from. Many times there is live music.
Dairy Lodge
405 N Division StIce Cream!
Awesome! Organic, Non-gmo, hormone free Ice Cream! Made from local dairy! Non-dairy options also available!
18 locals recommend
Milk & Honey
240 E Front StAwesome! Organic, Non-gmo, hormone free Ice Cream! Made from local dairy! Non-dairy options also available!
Wares Bros Frosty Treat
13000 S W Bay Shore DrIce Cream!
Trattoria Stella
830 W Eleventh StFarm to table, delicious!
Elf | Eat Learn Frolic
1371 Gray DrHealthy food and play place for kids!
Cuppa Joe Café
1200 W Eleventh StPepeNero
700 Cottageview DrDelicious Italian food!
Light of Day Organics
3502 E Traverse HwyOrganic Tea Room and Tasting
The Cheese Lady
600 W Front StFabulous cheeses!
9 Bean Rows Restaurant
303 N St Joseph StBLK \ MRKT
144 Hall StAmazing coffee!
Everything Else
Traverse City Tourism Visitor Center
101 W Grandview PkwyInformation about the area!
Yen Yoga & Fitness
615 W Front StGreat Yoga Studio!
Parks & Nature
Boat launch, picnic area, grills, long term parking, modern restrooms, beach/swimming, playground/park, drinking water, ice, etc.
Elmwood Marina
13051 S W Bay Shore DrBoat launch, picnic area, grills, long term parking, modern restrooms, beach/swimming, playground/park, drinking water, ice, etc.
Bike, jogging, walking trail! Goes from Traverse City all the way to Suttons Bay!
"The 17-mile Leelanau Trail provides a paved off-road connection between Traverse City and Suttons Bay. Running through the last of Leelanau County’s former railroad corridors, the Leelanau Trail features picturesque forests, farms, vineyards, lakes and ponds."
http://traversetrails.org/trail/leelanau-trail/
9 locals recommend
Leelanau Trail Cherry Bend Rd Trailhead
Leelanau TrailBike, jogging, walking trail! Goes from Traverse City all the way to Suttons Bay!
"The 17-mile Leelanau Trail provides a paved off-road connection between Traverse City and Suttons Bay. Running through the last of Leelanau County’s former railroad corridors, the Leelanau Trail features picturesque forests, farms, vineyards, lakes and ponds."
http://traversetrails.org/trail/leelanau-trail/
Clinch Park
111 E Grandview PkwySleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StSleeping Bear Dunes
Essentials
Cherry Bend Grocery
10200 E Cherry Bend RdQuick groceries, beverages, ice, etc.
Tom's Food Market
13940 S W Bay Shore DrLocal food co-op. A large variety of organic local produce, hot prepared foods, and cafe offering sandwiches, wraps, fresh pressed juices, organic coffee and much more!
79 locals recommend
Oryana Community Co-op
260 E Tenth StLocal food co-op. A large variety of organic local produce, hot prepared foods, and cafe offering sandwiches, wraps, fresh pressed juices, organic coffee and much more!
Entertainment & Activities
"Academy Award-winning director Michael Moore is our volunteer programmer, selecting the best of cinema's present and past for you to watch in the most comfortable seats you can find anywhere — and they were made right here in Michigan!"
https://www.stateandbijou.org/about/us
105 locals recommend
State Theatre
233 E Front St"Academy Award-winning director Michael Moore is our volunteer programmer, selecting the best of cinema's present and past for you to watch in the most comfortable seats you can find anywhere — and they were made right here in Michigan!"
https://www.stateandbijou.org/about/us
"Academy Award-winning director Michael Moore is our volunteer programmer, selecting the best of cinema's present and past for you to watch in the most comfortable seats you can find anywhere — and they were made right here in Michigan!"
https://www.stateandbijou.org/about/us
56 locals recommend
Bijou by the Bay Movie
181 E Grandview Pkwy"Academy Award-winning director Michael Moore is our volunteer programmer, selecting the best of cinema's present and past for you to watch in the most comfortable seats you can find anywhere — and they were made right here in Michigan!"
https://www.stateandbijou.org/about/us
Super fun! Awesome 80s!
"The Coin Slot is a classic arcade and pinball lounge located in Traverse City's warehouse district."
http://www.thecoinslottc.com/
21 locals recommend
The Coin Slot
346 E Front StSuper fun! Awesome 80s!
"The Coin Slot is a classic arcade and pinball lounge located in Traverse City's warehouse district."
http://www.thecoinslottc.com/
Darling Botanical Company
144 Hall StMake a Terrarium!
Arts & Culture
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College
1410 College DrShopping
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StCute shops and great restaurants!