Matthew & Elise
Things To Do
Right Brain Brewery
Nerd out in this warehouse style brewery with an eclectic collection of pinball machines and old school arcade games.
The Little Fleet
If you wanna try a little bit of everything come to Little Fleet and enjoy the various food trucks this venue has to offer. They have a covered building as well with a full service bar.
Trattoria Stella
This is one of our favorite spots for a nice dinner. It's Italian fare with a farm-to-table philosophy, with their menu changing daily. Their waiters are wonderful and the food is incredible. We recommend making a reservation if you choose to eat here.
Cherry Republic | Traverse City
CHERRY FLAVORED EVERYTHING. From pretzels, to sour candies, to salsa, to wine; Traverse City has earned its nickname the Cherry Capital. If you want some yummy snacks and souvenirs to take home, make sure to stop here. They also have a free wine tasting to enjoy.
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
This restaurant has a rustic and comfy cottage like atmosphere to it. Located right on the peninsula close to the water. Delicious food and craft beer.
Millie and Pepper Creperie & General Store
Matt and I really enjoyed this quaint little creperie during our last visit. They make them fresh so if it's busy you might have to wait a little, but it's very worth it. It's located right in downtown Traverse.
Sleeping Bear Dunes - Dune Climb
If you have the time and you're up for the challenge, definitely check out the the Sleeping Bear Dunes, dune climb. You can simply climb the dune or if you have 3-4 hours make the trek all the way to Lake Michigan. Just be warned the Dune Climb and hike will test your physical abilities. The hike will take you up and down numerous sand dunes. Bring water and wear sunscreen!
Pirate's Cove Adventure Park
This has been a must-do for Matt and I since he started coming to Traverse with me in 2017. You can either play the original course or test your skills and patience with Blackbeard's Course. Plan accordingly, the course can fill up quickly during the busy season.
Woodland Sweets and Eats - Moomers Ice Cream
Hands down the best ice cream in the midwest. Make sure you make a stop here if you have a sweet tooth. You can grab ice cream and then sit outside and enjoy a view of the bay.
Ciccone Vineyard & Winery
Traverse City and Suttons Bay have a large array of wineries. This winery also happens to be Madonna's dad's winery. Although I don't drink wine, I really enjoyed the laid back atmosphere, and was able to get cider. The winery is a smaller venue so space is limited.