Lauri's Guidebook

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Lauri's Guidebook

Sightseeing

This is a great hiking spot, overlooking Lake Michigan! It is a must see for visitors, and it’s free! Watch out for poison ivy!
39 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook
39 locals recommend
This is a great hiking spot, overlooking Lake Michigan! It is a must see for visitors, and it’s free! Watch out for poison ivy!
This is one of my favorite hikes! It overlooks Lake Michigan and Empire Beach on Lake Michigan. Watch out for poison ivy. It is best to stay on trails because there is poison ivy everywhere!
40 locals recommend
Empire Bluff Trail
Empire Bluff Trail
40 locals recommend
This is one of my favorite hikes! It overlooks Lake Michigan and Empire Beach on Lake Michigan. Watch out for poison ivy. It is best to stay on trails because there is poison ivy everywhere!
This is a must do for visitors. Not for the faint at heart. It looks easier than it is. You can get to Lake Michigan from the dunes, but it is about a 3 mile hike. Kids love the dunes!
46 locals recommend
Dune Climb Lot station
46 locals recommend
This is a must do for visitors. Not for the faint at heart. It looks easier than it is. You can get to Lake Michigan from the dunes, but it is about a 3 mile hike. Kids love the dunes!
Kayaking, Canoeing, Tubing! This is your headquarters! Also a fun little shop with Michigan memorabilia and snacks. I do this trip several times a summer. The end of the river empties into Lake Michigan with one of the most spectacular views of Northern Michigan. It’s is breathtaking! The river is very mild. It’s a great trip!
58 locals recommend
Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic Hwy
58 locals recommend
Kayaking, Canoeing, Tubing! This is your headquarters! Also a fun little shop with Michigan memorabilia and snacks. I do this trip several times a summer. The end of the river empties into Lake Michigan with one of the most spectacular views of Northern Michigan. It’s is breathtaking! The river is very mild. It’s a great trip!
The trip to Mackinaw City from Traverse City is about 2 hr and 20 mins. Then the ferry boat ride to the island is about another 30-45 minutes (ferry costs $$ per passenger). The island is spectacular, and a must see for tourists. You can rent bikes, rent a horse drawn carriage, or walk around the island. The entire island is only about 9 miles, with interesting sites/stops along the way. In town there are many shops, restaurants and events going on. The fudge is to die for! The Grand Hotel is GRAND!
276 locals recommend
Mackinac Island
276 locals recommend
The trip to Mackinaw City from Traverse City is about 2 hr and 20 mins. Then the ferry boat ride to the island is about another 30-45 minutes (ferry costs $$ per passenger). The island is spectacular, and a must see for tourists. You can rent bikes, rent a horse drawn carriage, or walk around the island. The entire island is only about 9 miles, with interesting sites/stops along the way. In town there are many shops, restaurants and events going on. The fudge is to die for! The Grand Hotel is GRAND!
This is a nice trip to take if you’re going to the dunes or the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. The overlook is breathtaking! Watch for poison ivy!
66 locals recommend
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune Highway
66 locals recommend
This is a nice trip to take if you’re going to the dunes or the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. The overlook is breathtaking! Watch for poison ivy!
Another local favorite hiking spot, taking you to breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. Just beautiful!
93 locals recommend
Pyramid Point Trail
Basch Road
93 locals recommend
Another local favorite hiking spot, taking you to breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. Just beautiful!

Food scene

Yummy food. Nice ambiance.
86 locals recommend
amical
229 E Front St
86 locals recommend
Yummy food. Nice ambiance.
Great place for a burger and a beer!
62 locals recommend
Bubba's
428 E Front St
62 locals recommend
Great place for a burger and a beer!
Good food. Family friendly. Kids eat free on Sunday! Don’t forget to remind them! Nice patio on the summer.
85 locals recommend
North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front St
85 locals recommend
Good food. Family friendly. Kids eat free on Sunday! Don’t forget to remind them! Nice patio on the summer.
One of my favorite restaurants. Their tomato basil spinach soup and breadsticks is to die for! Yummy salads and entrees as well. Great Martini list!
72 locals recommend
Poppycocks
128 E Front St
72 locals recommend
One of my favorite restaurants. Their tomato basil spinach soup and breadsticks is to die for! Yummy salads and entrees as well. Great Martini list!
My all-time favorite lunch restaurant! Pete will make it your way! The best salads in TC, hands down! Swamp soup is awesome!
9 locals recommend
Centre Street Café
1125 Centre St
9 locals recommend
My all-time favorite lunch restaurant! Pete will make it your way! The best salads in TC, hands down! Swamp soup is awesome!
Great stop before going to the beach, or for your favorite pizza!
7 locals recommend
Francisco's Market & Deli
2770 Silver Lake Rd
7 locals recommend
Great stop before going to the beach, or for your favorite pizza!
More food than you can eat! A must for tourists! Locals love it too!
46 locals recommend
Boone's Long Lake Inn
7208 Secor Rd
46 locals recommend
More food than you can eat! A must for tourists! Locals love it too!

Physical Activity

The Tart Trail stretches from Sutton’s Bay to Acme for biking enthusiasts, or families. It’s a beautiful ride!
31 locals recommend
TART Trail
North Four Mile Road
31 locals recommend
The Tart Trail stretches from Sutton’s Bay to Acme for biking enthusiasts, or families. It’s a beautiful ride!
A great biking trail
18 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
18 locals recommend
A great biking trail

Entertainment

Time for a movie?! The Cherry Blossom has IMAX or regular screens. 14 screens to choose from!
34 locals recommend
AMC CLASSIC Cherry Blossom 14
3825 Marketplace Cir
34 locals recommend
Time for a movie?! The Cherry Blossom has IMAX or regular screens. 14 screens to choose from!

Water

The beach right downtown Traverse City, by the marina. There is paddle board rental, snack shop, and splash pad for the kiddos.
89 locals recommend
Clinch Park
111 E Grandview Pkwy
89 locals recommend
The beach right downtown Traverse City, by the marina. There is paddle board rental, snack shop, and splash pad for the kiddos.
Gorgeous beach
24 locals recommend
Glen Haven
24 locals recommend
Gorgeous beach
Beautiful little town by Lake Michigan. Beautiful beach and playground, walk out on the lighthouse pier, grab a bite to eat or an ice cream cone. A lovely place to visit in the summer.
107 locals recommend
Frankfort
107 locals recommend
Beautiful little town by Lake Michigan. Beautiful beach and playground, walk out on the lighthouse pier, grab a bite to eat or an ice cream cone. A lovely place to visit in the summer.

Groceries

Best grocery store in Traverse City. They have everything. Their produce is the best!
53 locals recommend
Meijer
3955 N U.S. 31 S
53 locals recommend
Best grocery store in Traverse City. They have everything. Their produce is the best!
Local grocery store! Clean and courteous!
8 locals recommend
Oleson's Food Store
3850 N Long Lake Rd
8 locals recommend
Local grocery store! Clean and courteous!

Coffee

Best coffee!
26 locals recommend
Mundos Roasting & Co.
1238 Boon St
26 locals recommend
Best coffee!
Coffee drinks and CBD
13 locals recommend
Espresso Bay
202 E Front St
13 locals recommend
Coffee drinks and CBD