Things To Do
Downtown Traverse City - The Eats
Park somewhere close and walk! There are tons of cute shops, places to eat, and bars. Plus, it is right across the street from West Bay. Trails and beach volleyball courts. The Eats -Bay Bread Company: sandwiches, pastries/breads - The Chef's Inn - sandwiches -Folgarelli's- Italian market/sandwiches -Bubbas: food. Great Brunch. -North Peak Brewing: food -Lil'Bos: bar/food; has one pool table -Little Fleet: food trucks, outdoor seating, bar, sometimes has live music. -Barrio: BOMB! the only "Mexican food" I'll eat in TC (other than taco bell). Stays open until 12am. - West End Tavern: sit out on the deck! Get the brussels sprouts - The Tasting Room: great food/wine list. A nicer option. - Pepe Nero: Italian food. In The Commons. -Oaky's Tavern: not in TC, but 1$ WINGS on WEDNESDAYS. GO.
Downtown Traverse City - The Bars/Activities
BARS Traverse City Whiskey Company -whiskey/drinks, cute outdoor seating Nolan's Cigar Bar -cocktails and cigars North Bar -has live music sometimes, cocktails/drinks, some foods U&I -dive bar, serves food until 1am; has darts (Jacquelyn's Favorite is the Gyro) Brady's - Bar/food, has pool tables (Brennan's favorite is the Philly cheesesteak) Double Wide (Dillinger's + Bootleggers) - Bar/Food; (*Late night crowd favorite, stops serving food early) Hotel Indigo Rooftop Bar - Great Views of the bay/sunset. Silver Spruce Brewing Company - on outskirts of downtown. (Jacquelyn's go to as she lived a couple blocks away. Fire pits. Dog friendly) Hop Scotch Activities Hickory Hills - disc golf/hiking/biking West Bay Volleyball Courts - volleyball and beach! Walk around The Commons: cute shops Walk around Boardman Lake Traverse Area Recreation Trail (TART) walking or biking/eBikes There is so much to do! Something for everyone! Feel free to give us a call for recommendations!
Suttons Bay + wine + beer
Cute little town up Leelanau Peninsula. Walk around the cute shops. On your way check out: Suttons Bay Ciders - 10530 E Hilltop Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 **Great view, fun ciders and slushies Hop Lot Brewing Co. & Beer Garden - 658 S West Bay Shore Dr, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 **Best spicy chicken sandwich we have ever had. Shady Lane Cellars - 9580 E Shady Ln, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 **They have live music every Friday night
Mission Point Lighthouse + Wineries
This is where we took our engagement photos! Plus, the drive up the peninsula is beautiful! Check out a few wineries along the way! Recommendations: Chateau Grand Traverse - 12239 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686 Bowers Harbor Vineyards - 2896 Bowers Harbor Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686 2 Lads Winery - 16985 Smokey Hollow Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686 THE EATS: Jolly Pumpkin - 13512 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686 (One of Brennan's favorites) Try the sour beers! **On your way back take the route by the bay!
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
This National Park is right on Lake Michigan. Any hike is great. But check out: "The Dune Climb" - https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/dune_climb.htm; Not for the faint of heart.
Empire Bluff Trail
Easy hiking trails. Great Views
Glen Arbor
Glen Lake Close to sleeping Bear Dunes Walk shops Arts Tavern - 6487 Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636 Cherry Republic - 6026 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
Historic Fishtown
Cute town right on Lake Michigan. Cute shops and great places to eat.
