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Outdoor activities
Timber Ridge, is an all season resort with miles of trails that connect to the VASA pathway for Cross-country skiers, runners, hikers, mountain bikers, walkers, and naturalists.
Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort
4050 E Hammond RdTimber Ridge, is an all season resort with miles of trails that connect to the VASA pathway for Cross-country skiers, runners, hikers, mountain bikers, walkers, and naturalists.
Experience Jacob’s Farm, a 40 acre farm boasting best of all worlds! Enjoy our U-Pick Orchards, Kid’s Play Zone, Full Bar and Kitchen and gorgeous views everywhere. Craft beer & gourmet pizza - this is another favorite!
28 locals recommend
Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72Experience Jacob’s Farm, a 40 acre farm boasting best of all worlds! Enjoy our U-Pick Orchards, Kid’s Play Zone, Full Bar and Kitchen and gorgeous views everywhere. Craft beer & gourmet pizza - this is another favorite!
The TART Trails network currently consists of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route. We highly recommend the Boardman Lake Loop.
Check out the website & Maps:
traversetrails. org
Traverse Area Recreation Trl, Traverse City, MI, USA
The TART Trails network currently consists of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route. We highly recommend the Boardman Lake Loop.
Check out the website & Maps:
traversetrails. org
Sleeping Bear Dunes, with its epic views and sprawling sandscapes, is a hiker's paradise with approximately 100 miles of trails to explore.
sleepingbeardunes. com
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes, with its epic views and sprawling sandscapes, is a hiker's paradise with approximately 100 miles of trails to explore.
sleepingbeardunes. com
Great beach
East Bay Park with a shallow water beach, playground, picnic facilities, and restrooms is a great place for families to spend the day with less crowds than some of the other public beaches.
17 locals recommend
East Bay Park
220 E Bay Blvd SEast Bay Park with a shallow water beach, playground, picnic facilities, and restrooms is a great place for families to spend the day with less crowds than some of the other public beaches.
Popular beach-goers will enjoy the area's most populated, if not it's most popular, beach features over 1500 feet of sand along West Grand Traverse Bay in downtown Traverse City. Clinch Park has picnic tables, bike racks, TART Trail access, lifeguards (mid-June -- August) snack bar and restrooms. For the boaters, it is adjacent to the Clinch Park Marina
89 locals recommend
Clinch Park
111 E Grandview PkwyPopular beach-goers will enjoy the area's most populated, if not it's most popular, beach features over 1500 feet of sand along West Grand Traverse Bay in downtown Traverse City. Clinch Park has picnic tables, bike racks, TART Trail access, lifeguards (mid-June -- August) snack bar and restrooms. For the boaters, it is adjacent to the Clinch Park Marina
Fine Dining
Fine Dining with a view and a scenic drive that well worth the trip. Leave early enough to enjoy some wine tasting at some of the wineries on Old Mission Peninsula along the way.
54 locals recommend
Boathouse Restaurant
14039 Peninsula DrFine Dining with a view and a scenic drive that well worth the trip. Leave early enough to enjoy some wine tasting at some of the wineries on Old Mission Peninsula along the way.
Your visit isn't complete without a visit to the commons. Go for a hike on the trails and enjoy dinner and drinks at one of our favorites!
60 locals recommend
PepeNero
700 Cottageview DrYour visit isn't complete without a visit to the commons. Go for a hike on the trails and enjoy dinner and drinks at one of our favorites!
Red Ginger
237 E Front StA downtown favorite for dining or drinks at the bar.
Fine dining experience with breathtaking panoramic views of East Grand Traverse Bay and the surrounding region. If you don't want to dine here, its a great place to have a drink with an amazing view.
10 locals recommend
Aerie Restaurant & Lounge
100 Grand Traverse Village BlvdFine dining experience with breathtaking panoramic views of East Grand Traverse Bay and the surrounding region. If you don't want to dine here, its a great place to have a drink with an amazing view.
In the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Italian fare with a farm-to-table philosophy plus a curated wine list in old-world environs.
132 locals recommend
Trattoria Stella
830 W Eleventh StIn the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Italian fare with a farm-to-table philosophy plus a curated wine list in old-world environs.
Acclaimed space for European fare offers seasonal & themed menus amid bright, bistro-style decor.
86 locals recommend
amical
229 E Front StAcclaimed space for European fare offers seasonal & themed menus amid bright, bistro-style decor.
Smoke and Porter is a Contemporary Smokehouse. From Brisket and Ribs to Hams, Bacon and Sausages. We have a full service bar with a wide selection of Wines, Liquor, and Craft Brews. Dining is family friendly with many options from sandwiches and entrée and a kids menu. Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options available.
8 locals recommend
Smoke and Porter Public House
1752 US-31Smoke and Porter is a Contemporary Smokehouse. From Brisket and Ribs to Hams, Bacon and Sausages. We have a full service bar with a wide selection of Wines, Liquor, and Craft Brews. Dining is family friendly with many options from sandwiches and entrée and a kids menu. Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options available.
One of our favorite fine dining restaurants in town. The food and service are over the top! Be sure to enjoy a cocktail on the outdoor patio!
6 locals recommend
Artisan Restaurant Traverse City
615 East Front StreetOne of our favorite fine dining restaurants in town. The food and service are over the top! Be sure to enjoy a cocktail on the outdoor patio!
Food scene
Peegeos
525 High Lake RdGreat family restaurant for casual dining and pizza.
Great food and atmosphere. Fine Scotch whiskey and rich craft beer.
26 locals recommend
Hopscotch Brick Oven and Taproom
2032 US-31Great food and atmosphere. Fine Scotch whiskey and rich craft beer.
Hearty pub fare & house-brewed beers served in an 1899 building that once housed a candy factory. Outdoor seating.
85 locals recommend
North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front StHearty pub fare & house-brewed beers served in an 1899 building that once housed a candy factory. Outdoor seating.
"Mama lu's is a fun, hip, and upbeat taco shop!" Best taco's in town. The inside is small with limited seating, so it might not be the best choice for large groups. But one of our favorites!
62 locals recommend
Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front St"Mama lu's is a fun, hip, and upbeat taco shop!" Best taco's in town. The inside is small with limited seating, so it might not be the best choice for large groups. But one of our favorites!
Little Fleet is a bar and a food truck lot serving beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails, open year round!
172 locals recommend
The Little Fleet
448 E Front StLittle Fleet is a bar and a food truck lot serving beer, wine, liquor, and cocktails, open year round!
That'sa Pizza
5430 US-31Great pizza for delivery or take out - close by!
Poppycocks
128 E Front StLocal Favorite located downtown
Local hard ciders & cocktails are served alongside farm-to-table fare at this chill, rustic tavern.
35 locals recommend
Taproot Cider House
300 E Front StLocal hard ciders & cocktails are served alongside farm-to-table fare at this chill, rustic tavern.
Great outdoor place for families with cocktails, pizza & live music.
Jacob’s Farm is a 40 acre centennial farm cultivated by artisans who share an unwavering passion for agriculture, wine, food and service
28 locals recommend
Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72Great outdoor place for families with cocktails, pizza & live music.
Jacob’s Farm is a 40 acre centennial farm cultivated by artisans who share an unwavering passion for agriculture, wine, food and service
Gourmet Food Shops
Gourmet food shop with items to go for a picnic or take out lunch. The Turkey Gobbler is a MUST try!
21 locals recommend
Mary's Kitchen Port
539 W Front StGourmet food shop with items to go for a picnic or take out lunch. The Turkey Gobbler is a MUST try!
Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front StGreat market for food & wine. Sandwiches to go.
Specialty market with local wine produce, fresh seafood and meats.
34 locals recommend
Burritt's Fresh Markets
509 W Front StSpecialty market with local wine produce, fresh seafood and meats.
Grocery Store
For Guests at our Carlisle House, we recommend stocking up at Oleson' Grocery store, located just down the road at Hammond & Three mile. They have everything you need!
23 locals recommend
Oleson's Food Stores
1100 E Hammond RdFor Guests at our Carlisle House, we recommend stocking up at Oleson' Grocery store, located just down the road at Hammond & Three mile. They have everything you need!
For Guests of The Juniper House, we recommend Tom's Food Market on Munson Avenue, only .5 mile away.
38 locals recommend
Tom's Food Markets
9475 Market DrFor Guests of The Juniper House, we recommend Tom's Food Market on Munson Avenue, only .5 mile away.
Coffeehouse - cafe's
Close by! Locally owned and established in 1999 Cuppa Joe features locally roasted coffee, organic tea, handcrafted food, and homemade baked goods with many ingredients sourced from Northern Michigan farms and producers.
Cuppa Joe Eastside
Close by! Locally owned and established in 1999 Cuppa Joe features locally roasted coffee, organic tea, handcrafted food, and homemade baked goods with many ingredients sourced from Northern Michigan farms and producers.