Things To Do
YouTube -- Traverse City Videos
Watch these great YouTube videos: 1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y5UegaPxKo 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ7x8IAR-ys 3) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0sbBphpPbU
Leland Fishtown -- 30min drive from Lake Ann Brewery Co
https://www.fishtownmi.org/
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm
Kayak, Bike & Brew Bar Crawl - Or rent a bike and kayak separately
If you want to explore the city by bike and kayak, sign up for one of the pedal and paddle bar crawls hosted by Kayak, Bike, & Brew
Brew Bus Winery Tour -- Or visit on your own
You can book a Winery Tour or visit them in your own transportation -- definitely recommend!
Old Mission Point Park -- Hiking and Forest Bathing
Mission Point Lighthouse is surrounded by five acres of wooded Township land and hundreds of acres of State land, all with miles of trails. Trail maps are posted in the park. The trails at Mission Point Lighthouse can be enjoyed by anyone; from the avid hiker to a leisurely family day hike. Fat tire and mountain bikers, folks on horses use the trails too, as well as folks with friendly pets. Responsible dog owners can have their dog off-leash if under control. From spectacular views of the beach to deep forest trails, the park has something to offer for everyone. The trails are open to the public year around! The park closes at 10 pm. Trails at Lighthouse Park are ideal for biking, running, hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, or just taking in the scenery.
Boathouse Vineyards
We love hanging in the yard and watching the boats go by
Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn
The vineyard OG -- unbelievable lania (patio)
Bonobo Winery
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
Bowers Harbor Vineyards -- Mission Peninsula
We love this vineyard because they have dogs :)
Jolly Pumpkin - Old Mission Peninsula (Traverse City)
Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub -- An hour drive, but my favorite microbrewery
Soft parade was my go to beer in law school, whether you visit the brewery or not, make sure to try their beers while in TC!
Two K Farms Cidery & Winery -- Leelanau Peninsula
An incredible cidery and winery
French Valley Vineyard -- Leelanau Peninsula
Beautiful estate and wonderful service.
Black Star Farms
Rove Winery at the Gallagher Estate -- close to the city
A nice gem close to downtown
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
Cherry Republic -- Shopping
The best spot for all things Cherry
The Filling Station Microbrewery -- Great Pizza too
Great beer, great pizza
The Cooks’ House -- Foodies, reservations required
One of the best restaurants in the area -- reservations are required
The Little Fleet -- For the Foodies
Food trucks and bar -- the TC vibe
Traverse City Whiskey Co.
When "Up North" -- drink as the northerners do
Right Brain Brewery
Hit Right Brain and Traverse City Whiskey as a combo move since they are close by
Trattoria Stella -- Italian Restaurant
Trattoria Stella is in the basement of a very historic building in TC, one of the best experiences -- here is a bit of background about the building(s): https://www.thevillagetc.com/history/
Left Foot Charley -- In the Asylum
Similar to Trattoria Stella, also on the Asylum grounds. One of our go to spots :)
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
Rated #1 ice cream shop in the USA in recent years
Long Lake Water Rentals
If you'd like to rent a pontoon or other water toys
Lake Ann Brewing Company
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