Guidebook for Traverse City
Entertainment & Activities
Bryant Park
1101 Peninsula DrFamily friendly beach with barbecue and playground.
Bowers Harbor Park
2750 Bowers Harbor RdTennis, playground, walking/running loop
Clinch Park
111 E Grandview PkwyLovely beach, boardwalk, volleyball, splash pool - FUN!
Has sweeping views of the Boardman River, classical music, and an impressive collection.
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Traverse Area District Library
610 Woodmere AveHas sweeping views of the Boardman River, classical music, and an impressive collection.
Take a break from the beach and enjoy a good movie right on the waterfront.
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Bijou by the Bay Movie
181 E Grandview PkwyTake a break from the beach and enjoy a good movie right on the waterfront.
Many restaurants to choose from,
Pleasant Bakery
Higher Grounds Coffee
Shopping!!
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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StMany restaurants to choose from,
Pleasant Bakery
Higher Grounds Coffee
Shopping!!
Everything Else
Bowers Harbor Vineyards
2896 Bowers Harbor RdSample some of the best wines of Old Mission.
Marathon Gas
501 E Eighth StFill up here if you missed doing so in town.
State Theatre
233 E Front StFilm Festivals current releases.
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
3309 Blue Water RdGood wine tasting.
Traverse City Tourism Visitor Center
101 W Grandview PkwyRecommended by tripadvisor
Traverse City Film Festival
232 E Front StGreat selection of movies.
Kayak, run, walk, picnic, watch the sunset, or just sit and read!
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Boardman River
Kayak, run, walk, picnic, watch the sunset, or just sit and read!
Maxbauer's Meat Market
407 S Union StGood quality meats.
Haserot Beach
Great for everyone.
Cute small town with restaurants and nice family beach. Bike the TART trail to this town from Traverse City, spend the day and ride the bus back to TC.
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Suttons Bay
Cute small town with restaurants and nice family beach. Bike the TART trail to this town from Traverse City, spend the day and ride the bus back to TC.
Scenic, great hikes, swim in Lake Michigan, bike - has everything.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StScenic, great hikes, swim in Lake Michigan, bike - has everything.
Leland
Browse the shops, galleries, eat, and learn a bit of history.
Spend a day or a couple of days. Bike around the island, stop and swim wherever you like. Ride horses, endless scenery without cars!
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Mackinac Island
Spend a day or a couple of days. Bike around the island, stop and swim wherever you like. Ride horses, endless scenery without cars!
Essentials
Peninsula Market
14111 Center RdHas all the basics and fresh bread.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveGreat ambiance, excellent beer, and good food.
Food Scene
Good Harbor Coffee & Bakery
111 W Front StDelicious baked goods. Excellent coffee.
All-American staples just down the road.
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Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula DrAll-American staples just down the road.
Boathouse Restaurant
14039 Peninsula DrPricey! But beautiful setting and delicious food.
Chateau Chantalin viinitila ja majatalo
15900 Rue DevinWine and food!
Trattoria Stella
830 W Eleventh StGreat ambiance and wine selection.
Morsels
321 E Front StExcellent coffee and outdoor seating.
The Filling Station Pub & Grill
300 Main StGreat thin crust pizza and beer.
Little G's Fusion Cuisine
531 W Front StLatin and Asian fusion restaurant. Yum!
Sightseeing
Old Mission Lighthouse
Good hiking and a bit of history.
A convenient best place to rent a board, kayak, or bike right on Clinch Park. Tours of the Boardman Lake also available here.
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221 W Grandview PkwyA convenient best place to rent a board, kayak, or bike right on Clinch Park. Tours of the Boardman Lake also available here.
Very friendly and knowledgeable folks to rent bikes from to get around town or the TART Trails.
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Brick Wheels
736 E Eighth StVery friendly and knowledgeable folks to rent bikes from to get around town or the TART Trails.
Shopping
Everything organic, cafe with music and outdoor eating.
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Oryana Community Co-op
260 E Tenth StEverything organic, cafe with music and outdoor eating.