Guidebook for Traverse City
Entertainment & Activities
Fully restored historic movie theatre, right in the heart of downtown TC. Always showing a great selection of popular and independent films!
105 locals recommend
State Theatre
233 E Front StFully restored historic movie theatre, right in the heart of downtown TC. Always showing a great selection of popular and independent films!
This is a huge hill made of sand. Doesn't sound like much? Wait till you reach the top, and then run down it at breakneck speed. You can thank us later for the adrenaline rush. ;-)
46 locals recommend
Dune Climb Lot station
This is a huge hill made of sand. Doesn't sound like much? Wait till you reach the top, and then run down it at breakneck speed. You can thank us later for the adrenaline rush. ;-)
The sister to the State Theatre, this is a cozy little one-screen spot that only plays great movies. The popcorn is FANTASTIC!
56 locals recommend
Bijou by the Bay Movie
181 E Grandview PkwyThe sister to the State Theatre, this is a cozy little one-screen spot that only plays great movies. The popcorn is FANTASTIC!
Shopping
Cali's
242 E Front StBeautiful selection of clothing and home goods! One of Hannah's favorites. :-)
Haystacks
232 E Front StCute summer dresses and fun accessories!
Parks & Nature
A quick, steep hike leads to stunning views of Lake Michigan. You won't want to miss this one!
Pyramid Point
A quick, steep hike leads to stunning views of Lake Michigan. You won't want to miss this one!
This short trail through the woods leads to a truly stunning view of Lake Michigan and the surrounding area. One of our all-time favorites!
40 locals recommend
Empire Bluff Trail
Empire Bluff TrailThis short trail through the woods leads to a truly stunning view of Lake Michigan and the surrounding area. One of our all-time favorites!
Food Scene
An oldie, but a goodie, this classic 50's diner will transport you back to time when Rock n' Roll was king. The burgers and fries are good n' greasy, and the milkshakes are UNBEATABLE.
*This is Connor's favorite spot in town :-)
21 locals recommend
Don's Drive-In
2030 US-31An oldie, but a goodie, this classic 50's diner will transport you back to time when Rock n' Roll was king. The burgers and fries are good n' greasy, and the milkshakes are UNBEATABLE.
*This is Connor's favorite spot in town :-)
Easily one of the nicest restaurants in town, Stella has an ever-changing menu of delicious dishes. This classic eatery was built in the basement of the recently renovated State Hospital, an iconic institution of Traverse City. Say hi to our awesome roommate Jessica if you get a glance of the kitchen! :-)
132 locals recommend
Trattoria Stella
830 W Eleventh StEasily one of the nicest restaurants in town, Stella has an ever-changing menu of delicious dishes. This classic eatery was built in the basement of the recently renovated State Hospital, an iconic institution of Traverse City. Say hi to our awesome roommate Jessica if you get a glance of the kitchen! :-)
Great coffee and modern minimalism. Check out Darling Botanical next door while you're there to get your plant fix!
22 locals recommend
BLK \ MRKT
144 Hall StGreat coffee and modern minimalism. Check out Darling Botanical next door while you're there to get your plant fix!
A TC favorite, this brunch spot will have you wondering why all meals can't be breakfast (answer: they CAN).
*Order the Oat Bran Cherry Pecan Bread, but beware, it is DELICIOUS :-)
48 locals recommend
The Omelette Shoppe
124 Cass StA TC favorite, this brunch spot will have you wondering why all meals can't be breakfast (answer: they CAN).
*Order the Oat Bran Cherry Pecan Bread, but beware, it is DELICIOUS :-)
This is the Best Ice Cream in America. Don't believe us? Good Morning America said so. :-)
86 locals recommend
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake RdThis is the Best Ice Cream in America. Don't believe us? Good Morning America said so. :-)
Fusion at its finest. Lots of flavor, with a great atmosphere!
46 locals recommend
Little G's Fusion Cuisine
531 W Front StFusion at its finest. Lots of flavor, with a great atmosphere!
Bite-size desserts and yummy espressos, this adorable little shop is just the thing to satisfy that late-afternoon craving.
29 locals recommend
Morsels
321 E Front StBite-size desserts and yummy espressos, this adorable little shop is just the thing to satisfy that late-afternoon craving.
The Towne Plaza is hands-down the BEST brunch spot in town! Try the Blueberry Pancakes or the Chicken Benedict. GREAT food for a great price!
65 locals recommend
The Towne Plaza
203 Cass StThe Towne Plaza is hands-down the BEST brunch spot in town! Try the Blueberry Pancakes or the Chicken Benedict. GREAT food for a great price!
Drinks & Nightlife
Low Bar
128 S Union StSophisticated speakeasy with a great selection of craft cocktails!
The Parlor TC
205 Lake AveBest cocktails in town! Hannah's favorite watering hole :-)
Located directly above Low Bar, this is a much more boisterous and group-friendly location. Great for casual dining and get-togethers with old friends.
74 locals recommend
7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union StLocated directly above Low Bar, this is a much more boisterous and group-friendly location. Great for casual dining and get-togethers with old friends.
Wine, and beautiful views high above the Old Mission Peninsula. A winning combination every time!
22 locals recommend
Old Mission Wineries
Wine, and beautiful views high above the Old Mission Peninsula. A winning combination every time!
Olives and Wine is the hippest new spot in town. The owners Chien and Ari are fantastic hosts, and they make all of their guests feel like their best friends. Also, the private room in the back is an old bank vault, and the working vault door is still intact!
Olives and Wine
201 E Front StOlives and Wine is the hippest new spot in town. The owners Chien and Ari are fantastic hosts, and they make all of their guests feel like their best friends. Also, the private room in the back is an old bank vault, and the working vault door is still intact!
Arts & Culture
Art, shopping, history, food, and wine. A cornucopia of local culture, all embedded in the halls of a turn-of-the-century mental institution.
130 locals recommend
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StArt, shopping, history, food, and wine. A cornucopia of local culture, all embedded in the halls of a turn-of-the-century mental institution.