Laura's Guidebook

Laura
Laura's Guidebook

Casual lunch/dinner

They have food trucks during the warmer months! Everyone can get what they want! Great outdoor seating.
172 personas de la zona recomiendan
The Little Fleet
448 E Front St
172 personas de la zona recomiendan
They have food trucks during the warmer months! Everyone can get what they want! Great outdoor seating.
Beautiful outdoor Biergarten space to spread out in the summer, IGLOOS in the winter! Make a reservation on their website! The bbq is also AMAZING
116 personas de la zona recomiendan
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore Dr
116 personas de la zona recomiendan
Beautiful outdoor Biergarten space to spread out in the summer, IGLOOS in the winter! Make a reservation on their website! The bbq is also AMAZING
Lovely indoor and outdoor seating from Summer-Fall! Super great for kids because there’s plenty of space to roam! Great beer, wine, and homemade pizza! Live music on the weekends usually.
28 personas de la zona recomiendan
Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72
28 personas de la zona recomiendan
Lovely indoor and outdoor seating from Summer-Fall! Super great for kids because there’s plenty of space to roam! Great beer, wine, and homemade pizza! Live music on the weekends usually.
Love their cocktails and pizza! They usually have happy hour specials too and live music on weekends.
60 personas de la zona recomiendan
The Parlor TC
205 Lake Ave
60 personas de la zona recomiendan
Love their cocktails and pizza! They usually have happy hour specials too and live music on weekends.
Amazing oven-fired, flatbread pizzas. They have their own beers on tap as well! Great outdoor seating and kid-friendly!
106 personas de la zona recomiendan
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad Pl
106 personas de la zona recomiendan
Amazing oven-fired, flatbread pizzas. They have their own beers on tap as well! Great outdoor seating and kid-friendly!
Typical “dive bar” scene, but around here they’re known for their legendary hot wings! So juicy and crispy!
14 personas de la zona recomiendan
Brady's Bar
401 S Union St
14 personas de la zona recomiendan
Typical “dive bar” scene, but around here they’re known for their legendary hot wings! So juicy and crispy!

Wines, ciders, and beers!

Beautiful views of the bay and tasty wine! This is on Old Mission Peninsula. The owner is Marty Lagina, from the show, The Curse of Oak Island!!
58 personas de la zona recomiendan
Mari Vineyards
8175 Center Rd
58 personas de la zona recomiendan
Beautiful views of the bay and tasty wine! This is on Old Mission Peninsula. The owner is Marty Lagina, from the show, The Curse of Oak Island!!
Best views of the bay! Not my favorite for hard cider in the area, but it has a great atmosphere.
37 personas de la zona recomiendan
Suttons Bay Ciders
10530 E Hilltop Rd
37 personas de la zona recomiendan
Best views of the bay! Not my favorite for hard cider in the area, but it has a great atmosphere.
Really fun, fancy, and unique cocktails! Feels like you’re at a speakeasy since it’s dark and in the basement.
52 personas de la zona recomiendan
Low Bar
128 S Union St
52 personas de la zona recomiendan
Really fun, fancy, and unique cocktails! Feels like you’re at a speakeasy since it’s dark and in the basement.
Must try the Frosé!!!
58 personas de la zona recomiendan
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
3309 Blue Water Rd
58 personas de la zona recomiendan
Must try the Frosé!!!
By far my favorite cidery in terms of flavor! Authentic apple flavors. We even had a keg of Smackintosh at our wedding!
63 personas de la zona recomiendan
Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo Rd
63 personas de la zona recomiendan
By far my favorite cidery in terms of flavor! Authentic apple flavors. We even had a keg of Smackintosh at our wedding!

Sightseeing/hiking

This is a great way to see Sleeping Bear Dunes!
66 personas de la zona recomiendan
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune Highway
66 personas de la zona recomiendan
This is a great way to see Sleeping Bear Dunes!
This is a nice out-and-back trail. Kid- friendly! We’ve pushed a small stroller here before. Views are breathtaking at the top!
46 personas de la zona recomiendan
Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff Trail
46 personas de la zona recomiendan
This is a nice out-and-back trail. Kid- friendly! We’ve pushed a small stroller here before. Views are breathtaking at the top!
Historic hospital complex now with lots of dining and shopping options! Great spots for brunch and fancy dinners.
130 personas de la zona recomiendan
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh St
130 personas de la zona recomiendan
Historic hospital complex now with lots of dining and shopping options! Great spots for brunch and fancy dinners.
We love hiking here along the Boardman river!
9 personas de la zona recomiendan
Brown Bridge Quiet Area
Brown Bridge Road
9 personas de la zona recomiendan
We love hiking here along the Boardman river!
57 personas de la zona recomiendan
Faro Point Betsie
3701 Point Betsie Rd
57 personas de la zona recomiendan

Breakfast/brunch

Delicious baked goods, especially the scones. Great local coffee spot too!
17 personas de la zona recomiendan
Good Harbor Coffee & Bakery
111 W Front St
17 personas de la zona recomiendan
Delicious baked goods, especially the scones. Great local coffee spot too!
Fun place to grab coffee in the morning. Tasty quick breakfast options too!
26 personas de la zona recomiendan
Mundos Roasting & Co.
1238 Boon St
26 personas de la zona recomiendan
Fun place to grab coffee in the morning. Tasty quick breakfast options too!
Amazing homemade bagels and shmear! The whitefish salad is fresh and super yummy too! Definitely suggest ordering online, even the night before if you can; they’re always super busy!
7 personas de la zona recomiendan
Bubbie's Bagels
1215 E Front St
7 personas de la zona recomiendan
Amazing homemade bagels and shmear! The whitefish salad is fresh and super yummy too! Definitely suggest ordering online, even the night before if you can; they’re always super busy!
Really yummy omelettes! Fancier diner vibes.
48 personas de la zona recomiendan
The Omelette Shoppe
124 Cass St
48 personas de la zona recomiendan
Really yummy omelettes! Fancier diner vibes.

Fancy dinner/celebration

Everything on the menu is incredible. Beautiful views right on the bay!
59 personas de la zona recomiendan
Apache Trout Grill
13671 S W Bay Shore Dr
59 personas de la zona recomiendan
Everything on the menu is incredible. Beautiful views right on the bay!
Amazing Italian cuisine!
60 personas de la zona recomiendan
PepeNero
700 Cottageview Dr
60 personas de la zona recomiendan
Amazing Italian cuisine!

Consejos para los viajeros

Desplazamientos

Download the ParkMobile app!

Parking at meters downtown is much easier when you have the ParkMobile app! You just pay on your phone. The meter itself will NOT update, but as long as you have the correct space and zone on your phone, it’s okay!
Reserva antes de marcharte

Restaurants

Definitely recommend making reservations for brunches and dinners if you can! Many places accept reservations or let you get in line online. If you can’t make a reservation, plan to go a little early to get on te list!
Desplazamientos

Follow Grand Traverse 911 on Facebook!

I always check their page for traffic/accident updates. They give great notice on road closures due to events in town.