Traverse City Area Attractions

Maryscott
Traverse City Area Attractions

Arts

https://www.interlochen.org
117 locals recommend
Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy Pkwy
117 locals recommend
https://www.interlochen.org
https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/traverse-city-mi/amc-classic-cherry-blossom-14
34 locals recommend
AMC CLASSIC Cherry Blossom 14
3825 Marketplace Cir
34 locals recommend
https://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/traverse-city-mi/amc-classic-cherry-blossom-14
https://www.stateandbijou.org
105 locals recommend
State Theatre
233 E Front St
105 locals recommend
https://www.stateandbijou.org
https://www.stateandbijou.org
56 locals recommend
Bijou by the Bay Movie
181 E Grandview Pkwy
56 locals recommend
https://www.stateandbijou.org
http://www.oldtownplayhouse.com
29 locals recommend
Old Town Playhouse
148 E Eighth St
29 locals recommend
http://www.oldtownplayhouse.com
http://www.dennosmuseum.org
30 locals recommend
Dennos Museum Center
30 locals recommend
http://www.dennosmuseum.org
http://www.musichouse.org
16 locals recommend
Music House Museum
7377 US-31
16 locals recommend
http://www.musichouse.org
https://www.michiganartistsgallery.com
Michigan Artists Gallery
317 E Front St
https://www.michiganartistsgallery.com
https://www.higherartgallery.com
Higher Art Gallery
219 E Front St
https://www.higherartgallery.com
https://artandsoultc.com
Art & Soul Gallery
3311 E Front St
https://artandsoultc.com

Food scene

Asian fusion - expensive and worth it (Lunch menu is more reasonably priced) http://places.singleplatform.com/red-ginger-restaurant-2/menu?ref=integration
143 locals recommend
Red Ginger
237 E Front St
143 locals recommend
Asian fusion - expensive and worth it (Lunch menu is more reasonably priced) http://places.singleplatform.com/red-ginger-restaurant-2/menu?ref=integration
Moderately priced, popular with locals, extensive and varied menu http://www.tcfirefly.com
53 locals recommend
Firefly Restaurant
310 N Cass St
53 locals recommend
Moderately priced, popular with locals, extensive and varied menu http://www.tcfirefly.com
Diner-style, reasonably priced, excellent breakfasts https://m.facebook.com/Jshamburgsouthairport/
J & S Hamburg South Airport
1083 W South Airport Rd
Diner-style, reasonably priced, excellent breakfasts https://m.facebook.com/Jshamburgsouthairport/
Bar that serves food, including Greek items like gyros. http://uandilounge.com
33 locals recommend
U & I Lounge
214 E Front St
33 locals recommend
Bar that serves food, including Greek items like gyros. http://uandilounge.com
Bar that serves food; known for excellent musical guests, bands... https://www.unionstreetstationtc.net/mobile/
16 locals recommend
Union Street Station
117 S Union St
16 locals recommend
Bar that serves food; known for excellent musical guests, bands... https://www.unionstreetstationtc.net/mobile/
Restaurant and bar, excellent food (especially burgers) http://www.bluetractor.net/bta/index.html
39 locals recommend
Blue Tractor Barbeque
423 S Union St
39 locals recommend
Restaurant and bar, excellent food (especially burgers) http://www.bluetractor.net/bta/index.html
Priced on high end, very popular with locals, known for their steaks - especially prime rib - but everything they serve is excellent http://www.booneslli.com
46 locals recommend
Boone's Long Lake Inn
7208 Secor Rd
46 locals recommend
Priced on high end, very popular with locals, known for their steaks - especially prime rib - but everything they serve is excellent http://www.booneslli.com
Aerie is their well-known restaurant - higher priced than most in the area and worth it https://www.grandtraverseresort.com
19 locals recommend
Park Place Hotel and Conference Center
300 E State St
19 locals recommend
Aerie is their well-known restaurant - higher priced than most in the area and worth it https://www.grandtraverseresort.com
Pedal powered pub tours http://tccyclepub.com
8 locals recommend
TC Cycle Pub
642 Railroad Pl
8 locals recommend
Pedal powered pub tours http://tccyclepub.com
Excellent food and drink, popular with locals, scenery on the drive is lovely; there used to be an art gallery on premises, it might still be there... https://www.jollypumpkin.com/jp/traverse-city-brewery
66 locals recommend
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula Dr
66 locals recommend
Excellent food and drink, popular with locals, scenery on the drive is lovely; there used to be an art gallery on premises, it might still be there... https://www.jollypumpkin.com/jp/traverse-city-brewery
Food, drink, live entertainment six nights a week https://traversecityworkshop.com
55 locals recommend
The Workshop Brewing Company
221 Garland St
55 locals recommend
Food, drink, live entertainment six nights a week https://traversecityworkshop.com
Pizza, salads, kids selections, and beer, of course - charming location next door to the Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre https://thefillingstationmicrobrewery.com
106 locals recommend
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad Pl
106 locals recommend
Pizza, salads, kids selections, and beer, of course - charming location next door to the Old Town Playhouse Studio Theatre https://thefillingstationmicrobrewery.com
Sandwiches, salads, drinks http://www.kilkennyspub.com/kk/kilkennys-irish-pub
27 locals recommend
Kilkennys Irish Public House
400 W Front St
27 locals recommend
Sandwiches, salads, drinks http://www.kilkennyspub.com/kk/kilkennys-irish-pub
Great food, reasonable prices, the west end of Front Street downtown... http://www.northpeak.net/np.html
85 locals recommend
North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front St
85 locals recommend
Great food, reasonable prices, the west end of Front Street downtown... http://www.northpeak.net/np.html
Moderately priced, good solid food, downtown TC on Front Street http://www.tcbubbas.com
62 locals recommend
Bubba's
428 E Front St
62 locals recommend
Moderately priced, good solid food, downtown TC on Front Street http://www.tcbubbas.com
Delicious healthy food - extensive vegan and vegetarian options, downtown TC on Front Street http://www.poppycockstc.com
72 locals recommend
Poppycocks
128 E Front St
72 locals recommend
Delicious healthy food - extensive vegan and vegetarian options, downtown TC on Front Street http://www.poppycockstc.com
Excellent cuisine, higher priced than most - reservations are a good idea - downtown TC on Cass http://www.thetowneplaza.com
65 locals recommend
The Towne Plaza
203 Cass St
65 locals recommend
Excellent cuisine, higher priced than most - reservations are a good idea - downtown TC on Cass http://www.thetowneplaza.com
Excellent food, moderately priced - local favourite - excellent burgers, including venison and buffalo http://slabtownburgers.com
45 locals recommend
Slabtown Burgers
826 W Front St
45 locals recommend
Excellent food, moderately priced - local favourite - excellent burgers, including venison and buffalo http://slabtownburgers.com
Excellent Italian food; higher priced than most in the area and definitely worth it; located in the historic refurbished Traverse Commons, in The Village. Reservations for dinner recommended. Excellent shopping in this location. https://www.offthemaphospitality.com/trattoria-stella/
132 locals recommend
Trattoria Stella
830 W Eleventh St
132 locals recommend
Excellent Italian food; higher priced than most in the area and definitely worth it; located in the historic refurbished Traverse Commons, in The Village. Reservations for dinner recommended. Excellent shopping in this location. https://www.offthemaphospitality.com/trattoria-stella/
Excellent Italian food, very popular; higher prices than most. Downtown Traverse City https://www.offthemaphospitality.com/trattoria-stella/
30 locals recommend
Sorellina
250 E Front St
30 locals recommend
Excellent Italian food, very popular; higher prices than most. Downtown Traverse City https://www.offthemaphospitality.com/trattoria-stella/
Simple fare, but excellent Downtown TC on State Street http://www.scalawagstc.com
Scalawags Whitefish & Chips
303 E State St
Simple fare, but excellent Downtown TC on State Street http://www.scalawagstc.com
Asian/Latin fusion cuisine; higher prices than most... Excellent reputation (I can’t speak from first hand experience, but hear great things) Downtown TC http://www.georginastaqueria.com
46 locals recommend
Little G's Fusion Cuisine
531 W Front St
46 locals recommend
Asian/Latin fusion cuisine; higher prices than most... Excellent reputation (I can’t speak from first hand experience, but hear great things) Downtown TC http://www.georginastaqueria.com
Wide variety of gourmet pizza https://pangeaspizza.com/traversecity/menu
15 locals recommend
Pangea's Pizza
135 E Front St
15 locals recommend
Wide variety of gourmet pizza https://pangeaspizza.com/traversecity/menu
One of the oldest pizza places in town - at the east end of Front Street in downtown TC http://www.paesanospizza.com
8 locals recommend
Paesano's Pizza
447 E Front St
8 locals recommend
One of the oldest pizza places in town - at the east end of Front Street in downtown TC http://www.paesanospizza.com
Lovely French and French-inspired cuisine in Downtown TC; excellent pastries and desserts https://www.amical.com
86 locals recommend
amical
229 E Front St
86 locals recommend
Lovely French and French-inspired cuisine in Downtown TC; excellent pastries and desserts https://www.amical.com
Another French restaurant - breakfast and lunch - locals love this place; tucked away on Lake Street, between Cass and Eighth Street https://www.patisserieamietc.com
39 locals recommend
Patisserie Amie
39 locals recommend
Another French restaurant - breakfast and lunch - locals love this place; tucked away on Lake Street, between Cass and Eighth Street https://www.patisserieamietc.com
Their specialty is PIES... but they also serve sandwiches and other treats. This is where locals get their pies when they don’t want to bake themselves... The triple berry is very popular... https://gtpie.com/locations/traverse-city-downtown/
34 locals recommend
Grand Traverse Pie Company
525 W Front St
34 locals recommend
Their specialty is PIES... but they also serve sandwiches and other treats. This is where locals get their pies when they don’t want to bake themselves... The triple berry is very popular... https://gtpie.com/locations/traverse-city-downtown/
Get there early for the best donuts and pastries in town; on Eighth Street, west of Garfield on the south side, across from the grocery store... https://pottersbakery.com
20 locals recommend
Potter's Bakery
908 E Eighth St
20 locals recommend
Get there early for the best donuts and pastries in town; on Eighth Street, west of Garfield on the south side, across from the grocery store... https://pottersbakery.com
Enormously popular bakery with a wide selection of breads and sweet rolls; they serve lunch next door... https://baybreadco.com
6 locals recommend
Bay Bread Company
601 Randolph St
6 locals recommend
Enormously popular bakery with a wide selection of breads and sweet rolls; they serve lunch next door... https://baybreadco.com
The widest variety of deli sandwiches available anywhere in town; also a specialty store with wines and frozen seafoods and special condiments, foreign items... http://www.folgarellis.net
32 locals recommend
Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front St
32 locals recommend
The widest variety of deli sandwiches available anywhere in town; also a specialty store with wines and frozen seafoods and special condiments, foreign items... http://www.folgarellis.net
Located in Logan’s Landing on South Airport, between LaFranier and east of Cass... this is a hit-or-miss Chinese restaurant that also serves sushi... The ambience is definitely lacking, but locals have kept this strange little restaurant alive for over 30 years... http://pandanorth.weebly.com
Panda North
2038 West South Airport Road
Located in Logan’s Landing on South Airport, between LaFranier and east of Cass... this is a hit-or-miss Chinese restaurant that also serves sushi... The ambience is definitely lacking, but locals have kept this strange little restaurant alive for over 30 years... http://pandanorth.weebly.com
Another local favourite, this place has been in business for over thirty-five years... Located on South Airport Road, between Garfield and LaFranier http://231-941-5844.atmenu.at
China Fair Restaurant
1357 West South Airport Road
Another local favourite, this place has been in business for over thirty-five years... Located on South Airport Road, between Garfield and LaFranier http://231-941-5844.atmenu.at
This is a newer Asian place, and from the outside it looks undistinguished, to put it mildly... But inside it’s quite inviting, and the buffet is the largest in town - they have an entire section devoted to sushi, as well as Chinese. Takeout is priced by the pound... Located in the Cherryland Mall on South Airport and Garfield east of LaFranier https://gotoasianbuffet.business.site
Asian Buffet
1146 West South Airport Road
This is a newer Asian place, and from the outside it looks undistinguished, to put it mildly... But inside it’s quite inviting, and the buffet is the largest in town - they have an entire section devoted to sushi, as well as Chinese. Takeout is priced by the pound... Located in the Cherryland Mall on South Airport and Garfield east of LaFranier https://gotoasianbuffet.business.site
This is the Chinese restaurant closest to my house, and while they do provide seating (and a decent buffet), they’re tied with one other place (Fu Hua, across town in the Tom’s East Bay Center on Munson/Front Street) for the best takeout and delivery in town. Their most popular dishes are General Tso’s chicken, Almond Boneless Chicken, And Honey Chicken. They also make terrific spring rolls and crab Rangoon... Located on South Airport just west of Garfield and east of LaFranier http://www.tchunan.com
Hunan Chinese Restaurant
1425 West South Airport Road
This is the Chinese restaurant closest to my house, and while they do provide seating (and a decent buffet), they’re tied with one other place (Fu Hua, across town in the Tom’s East Bay Center on Munson/Front Street) for the best takeout and delivery in town. Their most popular dishes are General Tso’s chicken, Almond Boneless Chicken, And Honey Chicken. They also make terrific spring rolls and crab Rangoon... Located on South Airport just west of Garfield and east of LaFranier http://www.tchunan.com
Tied with TC Hunan for best takeout and delivery in town, this family-owned place doesn’t serve anything BUT takeout and delivery. The most popular dishes are General Yao’s chicken and Broccoli Beef, and they do those extremely well. http://fuhuachinese.weebly.com
Fu Hua Chinese Take Out
742 Munson Ave
Tied with TC Hunan for best takeout and delivery in town, this family-owned place doesn’t serve anything BUT takeout and delivery. The most popular dishes are General Yao’s chicken and Broccoli Beef, and they do those extremely well. http://fuhuachinese.weebly.com
This place has been around for over forty years - TC’s answer to IHOP - located at 3980 US 31, across from Meijer... https://flapjackshack.com
The Original Flap Jack Shack
3980 US-31
This place has been around for over forty years - TC’s answer to IHOP - located at 3980 US 31, across from Meijer... https://flapjackshack.com
They’ve been around over forty years, a local favourite... https://omeletteshoppe.com
48 locals recommend
The Omelette Shoppe
124 Cass St
48 locals recommend
They’ve been around over forty years, a local favourite... https://omeletteshoppe.com
A small, homey diner open from 5:30am till 3pm, on East 8th St. just west of Garfield https://m.facebook.com/Rounds-Restaurant-116268165060300/
12 locals recommend
Round's Restaurant
1033 E Eighth St
12 locals recommend
A small, homey diner open from 5:30am till 3pm, on East 8th St. just west of Garfield https://m.facebook.com/Rounds-Restaurant-116268165060300/
Very close to my house, on South Airport just west of Garfield and east of LaFranier; I’ve never been, but have heard great things... http://sparkysdinertc.com
Sparky's Diner
1462 West South Airport Road
Very close to my house, on South Airport just west of Garfield and east of LaFranier; I’ve never been, but have heard great things... http://sparkysdinertc.com
Another one located in The Commons, one I haven’t visited but which has great reviews... https://www.redspirebrunchhouse.com
31 locals recommend
Red Spire Brunch House
Main Entrance
31 locals recommend
Another one located in The Commons, one I haven’t visited but which has great reviews... https://www.redspirebrunchhouse.com
They’ve been around for about 25 years - inexpensive diner fare in a charming ambience... On Munson and East 8th Street https://www.cottagecafetc.com
The Cottage
472 Munson Avenue
They’ve been around for about 25 years - inexpensive diner fare in a charming ambience... On Munson and East 8th Street https://www.cottagecafetc.com
In downtown TC on Union Street - if you like pasties, this is definitely a must-visit https://cousinjennyspasties.com
8 locals recommend
Cousin Jenny's Cornish Pasties
222 S Union St
8 locals recommend
In downtown TC on Union Street - if you like pasties, this is definitely a must-visit https://cousinjennyspasties.com
Another local favourite with a wide variety of bagels, muffins, and a breakfast and lunch menu you might not expect from a place called Big Apple Bagels... located on South Airport just west of Garfield and east of LaFranier http://bigapplebagels.com
Big Apple Bagels®
1133 E South Airport Rd
Another local favourite with a wide variety of bagels, muffins, and a breakfast and lunch menu you might not expect from a place called Big Apple Bagels... located on South Airport just west of Garfield and east of LaFranier http://bigapplebagels.com
Open 7am to 2pm, on Front Street across from the Bayshore resort (east of downtown), they specialise in breakfast and lunch; a pleasant diner atmosphere with simple, hearty, healthy fare... http://traversebaycafe.com
8 locals recommend
Traverse Bay Café
810 E Front St
8 locals recommend
Open 7am to 2pm, on Front Street across from the Bayshore resort (east of downtown), they specialise in breakfast and lunch; a pleasant diner atmosphere with simple, hearty, healthy fare... http://traversebaycafe.com
Farm to table sustainable fare, prepared by Michelin-starred chefs. High priced, intimate setting, great reputation... https://www.cookshousetc.com/menus
67 locals recommend
The Cook's House
115 Wellington St
67 locals recommend
Farm to table sustainable fare, prepared by Michelin-starred chefs. High priced, intimate setting, great reputation... https://www.cookshousetc.com/menus

Sightseeing

102 locals recommend
Suttons Bay
102 locals recommend
39 locals recommend
Northport
39 locals recommend
53 locals recommend
Elk Rapids
53 locals recommend
37 locals recommend
Peninsula Township
37 locals recommend
The Eighth Wonder of the World... or at least of Michigan... Tourists and locals alike challenge themselves to climb the dunes at least once in their lives - many do it over and over...
303 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front St
303 locals recommend
The Eighth Wonder of the World... or at least of Michigan... Tourists and locals alike challenge themselves to climb the dunes at least once in their lives - many do it over and over...
Walking tours available
31 locals recommend
Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area
Red Drive
31 locals recommend
Walking tours available
Also known as Logan’s Landing, this park has swans, ducks, and a Chinese restaurant, as well as several shops in the complex. It’s been neglected in recent years, but is still a beautiful location... https://www.mapquest.com/us/michigan/logans-landing-mall-376882643
Medalie Park
Also known as Logan’s Landing, this park has swans, ducks, and a Chinese restaurant, as well as several shops in the complex. It’s been neglected in recent years, but is still a beautiful location... https://www.mapquest.com/us/michigan/logans-landing-mall-376882643

Golf

33 locals recommend
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd
33 locals recommend
Traverse City Golf & Country Club
1725 S Union St
9 locals recommend
Elmbrook Golf Course
1750 Townline Rd
9 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Bay Meadows Family Golf Course
5550 Bay Meadows Dr
8 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Interlochen Golf Course
10586 US-31
12 locals recommend

Activities

7 locals recommend
Grand Traverse County Civic Center
1213 W Civic Center Dr
7 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Turtle Creek Stadium
333 Stadium Dr
7 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
Hickory Hills Ski Area
2000 Randolph St
15 locals recommend
31 locals recommend
Mt. Holiday Ski and Recreational Area
3100 Holiday Rd
31 locals recommend
34 locals recommend
Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 S W Bay Shore Dr
34 locals recommend
Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum
11060 US-31
25 locals recommend
Kayak, Bike & Brew
436 W Front St
25 locals recommend
Tubing available in season
8 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes-Platte River Campground
5685 Lake Michigan Rd
8 locals recommend
Tubing available in season
Must arrange ahead of time and be qualified - or take lessons...
Traverse City Hanggliders
1509 E Eighth St
Must arrange ahead of time and be qualified - or take lessons...
Edgecomb's Farm Market
72 W Hammond Rd
24 locals recommend
Sara Hardy Farmers Market
Cass Street
24 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Interlochen Farmers Market
2112 M-137
9 locals recommend
October Corn Maze
11 locals recommend
GALLAGHER'S FARM MARKET AND BAKERY
7237 E Traverse Hwy
11 locals recommend
October Corn Maze
Pumpkin patch in October
Pahl's Country Store
11168 M-37
Pumpkin patch in October
Ruby Ellen Farm
5946 S Center Hwy
Mountain biking and skiing
Vasa Trail
Vasa Trail
Mountain biking and skiing
Mountain bike rentals
Einstein Cycles
1990 US-31
Mountain bike rentals
River expeditions
11 locals recommend
The River Outfitters
1910 W South Airport Rd
11 locals recommend
River expeditions
Up North Expeditions
4589 Buckhorn Dr
18 locals recommend
Paddle TC
199 E Grandview Pkwy
18 locals recommend
Rentals for Platte River https://canoeplatteriver.com Also visit in Grayling: https://www.canoemichigan.com
18 locals recommend
Honor Trading Post
8294 Deadstream Rd
18 locals recommend
Rentals for Platte River https://canoeplatteriver.com Also visit in Grayling: https://www.canoemichigan.com

Beach

89 locals recommend
Clinch Park
111 E Grandview Pkwy
89 locals recommend
30 locals recommend
Bryant Park
1101 Peninsula Dr
30 locals recommend

Seasonal

29 locals recommend
National Cherry Festival
521 S Union St
29 locals recommend
27 locals recommend
The Cherry Hut
211 N Michigan Ave
27 locals recommend
Haunted Tour
Ghost Farm of Kingsley
5010 Pierce Rd
Haunted Tour
28 locals recommend
Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72
28 locals recommend
Fall fun activities
7 locals recommend
Rennie Orchards
11221 Monroe Rd
7 locals recommend
Fall fun activities
Autumn fun
Northwestern Michigan Fair
3606 Blair Town Hall Rd
Autumn fun