Things To Do
Explore Traverse City
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Rent a Bike/eBike
Explore the Traverse City area, wineries and breweries by bike. There are trails dedicated to self-guided biking winery/brewery tours.
Places to Eat
There are many great places to eat and drink around Traverse City. Here are some of our favorites: - Farm-to-Table: Farm Club, Martha's, Taproot Cider House - Italian: Trattoria Stella, Pepe Nero, Flying Noodle - Sandwiches: Folgarelli's (best sandwiches of all time) - Seafood: Artisan (waterfront view) - Tacos: Mama Lu's Taco Shop Other: Amical, Crepes and Company, Poppycocks, The Good Bowl, Wren
The Little Fleet
Variety of "micro restaurants" with music, outdoor seating, and a bar,
Wineries
There are so many wineries to choose from - here are some of our favorites: Leelanau Peninsula: Big Little Wines, Black Star Farms, Ciccone Vineyard & Winery Old Mission Peninsula: Black Star Farms Old Mission, Chateau Chantal
Winery Tours
Take a winery tour on the Leelanau Peninsula, Old Mission Peninsula, or both! We recommend booking through Magic Shuttle Bus tours or Wine and Beer Tours.
Breweries
Some breweries we like: - 7 Monks - Filling Station - Rare Bird - Right Brain
Beer Tours
Visit some of Traverse City's favorite breweries through a beer tour!
West Grand Traverse Bay Cruise
Traverse City State Hospital
Shop at local shops and boutiques, grab a bite to eat, or take a tour through the historic hospital's campus or the Northern Michigan Asylum.
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Check out the Heritage Trail while you're at The Sleeping Bear Dunes
Michigan Legacy Art Park
An art experience + hiking trail experience together in a 30-acre wooded preserve.
TART Trails
Explore different walking, hiking or biking trails around Traverse City.