Things To Do
Downtown TC Spots We Love
Taproot Cider House 7 Monks Tap Room The Little Fleet Amical Rare Bird Brewpub Lil Bo Bar and Restaurant Common Good Restaurant Right Brain Brewery Slabtown Burgers North Bar
Kayak, Bike & Brew
One of our favorite things we have done in the area! Great way to try a few local breweries while having tons of fun seeing the sights around the bike trails and river. Meet at the The Lounge at Kayak Bike in downtown Traverse City for check-in and gear up for your bike ride. You’ll pedal and paddle to three fantastic breweries conveniently located near the river and lake, where you can savor some delicious local craft brews, seltzers & ciders.
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
Located just a few blocks from downtown Traverse City, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons is a unique collection of shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants in a cluster of creamy castles, surrounded by acres of beautiful wooded grounds. In another life, the property and buildings were known as the Traverse City State Hospital. We love wandering through all the twists and turns of the historic complex and exploring all the cute shops below ground.
The Little Fleet
The first spot we ever visited in TC! Bar and food truck lot in downtown with great outdoor vibes.
Right Brain Brewery
Where Corey discovered his favorite beer—Chubby Squirrel! Feel free to grab a case for the groom while you're there ;)
Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail
Visit and explore a few of the 10 wineries located on Old Mission Peninsula. A few of our favorites are Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse, and Bonobo Winery.
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
We love Leelanau Peninsula so much we chose it as our wedding spot! Beautiful views everywhere you drive. Favorite wineries include Ciccone Vineyard (of course), Aurora Cellars, and Two K Farms. Highly recommend stopping at Leelanau Cheese for a snack while out this way!
Historic Fishtown in Leland
Quaint fishing village with lovely shops and amazing sandwiches at The Village Cheese Shanty.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Our favorite short hike in the area. Absolutely incredible views, highly recommend stopping on your way out of town if you're driving back down around the lake!
Two K Farms Cidery & Winery
Gorgeous bay views and great ciders on Leelanau Peninsula. We love to spend an afternoon here outside on their patio with Bart :)
Hop Lot Brewing Co. & Beer Garden
Incredible beer garden on Leelanau Peninsula.
Mission Proper
Awesome spot to hang out on Old Mission Peninsula. Coffee, cocktails, outdoor space, overall great vibes.
Farm Club: Restaurant, Farm Market & Brewery
Farm-to-table restaurant and marketplace just north of TC, great spot to spend a few hours.
Boathouse Restaurant
Beautiful restaurant with bay views, best meal we have had in the area.