Essential Traverse City
Food Scene
The Towne Plaza
203 Cass StGreat brunch and dinner option
Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake Ave Excellent craft beers and equally matched food
Blue Tractor Barbeque
423 S Union St BBQ and good drinks
Firefly Restaurant
310 N Cass St Food and drink, nice view on the Boardman River
The Little Fleet
448 E Front StA+ Food trucks and multiple bars
Cousin Jenny's Cornish Pasties
222 S Union StLocal favorite! Best pasties in the LP
Top class restaurant. Great sushi, entree, and drink spot right downtown.
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Red Ginger
237 E Front StTop class restaurant. Great sushi, entree, and drink spot right downtown.
Newest addition to the downtown food scene. Can't miss!
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The Flying Noodle - Italian Pasta House
136 E Front StNewest addition to the downtown food scene. Can't miss!
Tacos. Like, the best tacos. Enough said : )
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Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front StTacos. Like, the best tacos. Enough said : )
Brasserie Amie
160 East Front StreetBest breakfast in town!!!
Good quality and fair prices. Bonus points for an excellent happy hour
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Minervas Restaurant & Bar
300 East State StreetGood quality and fair prices. Bonus points for an excellent happy hour
Shopping
Maxbauer's Meat Market
407 S Union StBest market in town
Drinks & Nightlife
The Parlor TC
205 Lake AveCraft cocktails and beers. Excellent happy hour
Teetotallers
123 W Front StTraverse City's best kept secret. Get your "secret password" via yelp.
Hotel Indigo Traverse City
263 W Grandview PkwyBest rooftop bar in town!
Local favorite dive bar serving cheap drinks and food late-night
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Brady's Bar
401 S Union StLocal favorite dive bar serving cheap drinks and food late-night
7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union StBest tap selection in town!
Thirsty Fish Sports Grille
221 E State StGreat bar with the best outdoor patio/bar/venue downtown
Entertainment & Activities
Also has a full bar. The address is not accurate. It has relocated to 346 E Front St
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The Coin Slot
346 E Front StAlso has a full bar. The address is not accurate. It has relocated to 346 E Front St
Bijou by the Bay Movie
181 E Grandview PkwyState Theatre
233 E Front StEssentials
Deering's Meat Market
827 S Union StClosest beer store
Tom's Food Market
13940 S W Bay Shore DrParks & Nature
Great splash-pad! Fun for all ages. There is also a concession stand on-site
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Clinch Park
111 E Grandview PkwyGreat splash-pad! Fun for all ages. There is also a concession stand on-site
Best Breweries
Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake AveThe Workshop Brewing Company
221 Garland StHop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore Dr*Not a brewery but has the best tap selection in town!
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7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union St*Not a brewery but has the best tap selection in town!
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula DrDowntown indoor market. Multiple food vendors anchored by Middle Coast Brewery.
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State Street Market
329 E State StDowntown indoor market. Multiple food vendors anchored by Middle Coast Brewery.