Joe’s and Kathleen's guidebook
Sightseeing
Wonderful trip down the Platte river, float or paddle right out to Lake Michigan.
58 locals recommend
Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic HwyWonderful trip down the Platte river, float or paddle right out to Lake Michigan.
Summer Concerts on beautiful Green Lake. Listen to the music and the Loons!
117 locals recommend
Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy PkwySummer Concerts on beautiful Green Lake. Listen to the music and the Loons!
You have to see this dune! Wonderful views of Lake Michigan
You need more than one day to see all of the Dunes.
The Dune climb for kids, will tire them and you out.
Better to not try to get to the beach from the dune climb...it's long and there are many more big dunes before you even get to the beach.
Good Harbor beach is great...Look for petosky stones ...but leave them behind as it is a National park.
39 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook
You have to see this dune! Wonderful views of Lake Michigan
You need more than one day to see all of the Dunes.
The Dune climb for kids, will tire them and you out.
Better to not try to get to the beach from the dune climb...it's long and there are many more big dunes before you even get to the beach.
Good Harbor beach is great...Look for petosky stones ...but leave them behind as it is a National park.
Traverse City Film Festival
232 E Front StFilm festival!
National Cherry Festival
521 S Union StCherry Capital of the world! Come celebrate.
A little history of the Great Lakes and Traverse City. Beautiful drive up the peninsula, with many winery's, orchards.
61 locals recommend
Old Mission Lighthouse
A little history of the Great Lakes and Traverse City. Beautiful drive up the peninsula, with many winery's, orchards.
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula DrGreat view , eat outside!
Right Brain Brewery
225 E Sixteenth StGreat food, beer atmosphere
Bergstrom's Burgers
905 U.S. 31Very good burgers!
Hand cut fries, best shakes in town!
Road House
1058 Michigan AveBest margarita's Great Mexican food.
Our favorite!
The filling station
good food and beer
Hofbrau Steak House & American Grille
2784 M-137Great food, and very large portions!
Traverse City
Downtown is beautiful place to shop and eat
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
3309 Blue Water RdLovely views, food and wine
The best Late Harvest Riesling, great wines. Set on a farm. Beautiful
65 locals recommend
Black Star Farms Suttons Bay
10844 E Revold RdThe best Late Harvest Riesling, great wines. Set on a farm. Beautiful
Bud's
3061 M-137Nice little eatery with ice cream
Iron Fish Distillery
14234 Dzuibanek RdGood Beer and a great tour from farm to table!
Rico's Café and Pizzeria
5790 US-31Family friendly, good food. Our favorite
Neighborhoods
Suttons Bay
Small beach side town, with unique shops, and eatery's
Fishtown
203 W River Stshopping
Frankfort
shopping beach, lighthouse. Good resturants.
Must do!
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake RdBest Ice cream in America! Cherries Moobilee!
City advice
Book before you go
Fishing charter
Fish Moxie
Captain Matt will take you walleye fishing on long lake and other nearby lakes.
www.facebook.com/FishMoxie
231-218-7540
What to pack
Bring comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
Evenings can get cool. A light jacket or sweatshirt.
If going to dunes barefoot is best.
Most beaches are sandy, some have rocks.
Useful phrases
Fudgies...
People who visit northern michigan from other places and down state. Who also come to get fudge.
Trunk slammers...the same
Trolls....everyone who lives under the Mackinac bridge
Mackinac....Mack- in- naw not "nac"
Getting around
Bicycle
Town is bicycle friendly.
Use the TART trail system