Guidebook for Traverse City
Drinks & Nightlife
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlPizza, beer, salad
The Parlor TC
205 Lake AveMixology style drinks. Bourbon style “speak easy” vibe bar.
BrewPub. Great beer selection, right by The Parlor in Mid town
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Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveBrewPub. Great beer selection, right by The Parlor in Mid town
7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union StVery fun vibrant bar with many many taps.
Speak easy, low level lights. Take elevator to the bar and a must see and stop at bar.
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Low Bar
128 S Union StSpeak easy, low level lights. Take elevator to the bar and a must see and stop at bar.
Top of the Park is a very small initimate setting with a spectacular view of Traverse City and the Bay. A must see!!
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Park Place Hotel and Conference Center
300 E State StTop of the Park is a very small initimate setting with a spectacular view of Traverse City and the Bay. A must see!!
Kilkennys Irish Public House
400 W Front StFun Irish bar with live music and dance floor.
Brady's Bar
401 S Union StGreat locals dive bar. Cheap beer but great stop.
Right on the water. Patio seating and music most nights of the week and weekends.
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Dayclub at West Bay Beach Resort
615 E Front StRight on the water. Patio seating and music most nights of the week and weekends.
U & I Lounge
214 E Front StLocals bar
Traverse City Whiskey Co.
201 E 14th StWhiskey distillery. Great spot.
Food Scene
Spanglish
1333 Yellow DrGreat lunch spot for fusion style Mexican/Spanish/ Amerifood
Boathouse Restaurant
14039 Peninsula DrOne of the best fine dining restaurants in TC
Big portions. Great breakfast and lunch menu is full of soups and sandwiches.
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Green House Café
115 E Front StBig portions. Great breakfast and lunch menu is full of soups and sandwiches.
Trattoria Stella
830 W Eleventh StOne of the best fine dining restaurants in TC
Poppycocks
128 E Front StGreat lunch/dinner spot with THE BEST DESSERT. Downtown TC
The Little Fleet
448 E Front StFood trucks. With a bar. Great fun spot outdoor seating.
Harvest
136 E Front StHealthy food choice for lunch. Every changing fun tasty menu.
Bubba's
428 E Front StRestaurant and bar. Good burgers.
Famous restaurant. One of the longest tenured bar restaurants in Michigan. Great burgers!
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Sleder's Family Tavern
717 Randolph StFamous restaurant. One of the longest tenured bar restaurants in Michigan. Great burgers!
amical
229 E Front StGreat brunch, lunch and dinner. Slightly upscale pricing.
Red Ginger
237 E Front StSushi and drinks.
Good Harbor Coffee & Bakery
111 W Front StMy favorite coffee in town
Potter's Bakery
908 E Eighth StDoughnuts. And baked goods
Centre Street Café
1125 Centre StGood healthy lunch spot with big portions.
Brewery and restaurant. Great food and atmosphere on Old Mission Peninsula
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Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula DrBrewery and restaurant. Great food and atmosphere on Old Mission Peninsula
Parks & Nature
Hiking, sand dunes, views of Lake Michigan.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StHiking, sand dunes, views of Lake Michigan.
Essentials
Meijer
3955 N U.S. 31 SVery busy
Just a couple blocks walk. Pay a little more but convenient and less busy.
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Family Fare Supermarket
211 S Division StJust a couple blocks walk. Pay a little more but convenient and less busy.