Alexis's Guidebook

Alexis
Alexis's Guidebook

Food scene

The best homemade ice cream with a view of the cows and the farm.
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Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake Rd
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The best homemade ice cream with a view of the cows and the farm.
Perfect Lunch spot while you're wine tasting on Old Mission Peninsula. Expect a wait during busy season.
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Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula Dr
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Perfect Lunch spot while you're wine tasting on Old Mission Peninsula. Expect a wait during busy season.
You can't go wrong with this one! Beautiful marina & west bay views, great food. Outdoor patio seating is our favorite here!
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West End Tavern
12719 S W Bay Shore Dr
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You can't go wrong with this one! Beautiful marina & west bay views, great food. Outdoor patio seating is our favorite here!
Sight seeing in Glen Arbor? Stop here for food/drinks - Cash only! ATM near location.
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Art's Tavern
6487 W Western Ave
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Sight seeing in Glen Arbor? Stop here for food/drinks - Cash only! ATM near location.
Sports bar and dining area overlooking Grand Traverse Resort golf course. Check out the "specials" menu that runs all day, every day.
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McGee’s 72
4341 M-72
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Sports bar and dining area overlooking Grand Traverse Resort golf course. Check out the "specials" menu that runs all day, every day.
Solid breakfast/brunch spot. A local favorite. Outdoor seating, weather permitting. Expect a wait.
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The Towne Plaza
203 Cass St
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Solid breakfast/brunch spot. A local favorite. Outdoor seating, weather permitting. Expect a wait.
Family owned, local favorite for donuts, cookies, muffins & more. Soups and sandwiches too!
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Potter's Bakery
908 E Eighth St
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Family owned, local favorite for donuts, cookies, muffins & more. Soups and sandwiches too!
Perfect ice cream stop after a long day of sight seeing! Just 5 minutes from the house - they even have local Moomers ice cream! Pizza in the summertime too.
Woodland Sweets & Eats
4386 US-31
Perfect ice cream stop after a long day of sight seeing! Just 5 minutes from the house - they even have local Moomers ice cream! Pizza in the summertime too.
Lakefront dining in the Delamar Hotel
Artisan Restaurant Traverse City
Lakefront dining in the Delamar Hotel
Beautifully designed cafe in a historic mill - a must if you're visiting Glen Arbor.
The Mill Glen Arbor
Beautifully designed cafe in a historic mill - a must if you're visiting Glen Arbor.
Fine Italian dining. They also have a great sister restaurant right next door called Slate that's a great place for a cocktail or dinner too - live music on the weekends!
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Sorellina
250 E Front St
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Fine Italian dining. They also have a great sister restaurant right next door called Slate that's a great place for a cocktail or dinner too - live music on the weekends!
Our favorite bar in TC! Grab a drink and onion rings & watch the game. Drink prices are very reasonable!
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U & I Lounge
214 E Front St
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Our favorite bar in TC! Grab a drink and onion rings & watch the game. Drink prices are very reasonable!
Homey comfort food downtown. Stop in on a rainy day for their signature Tomato Spinach Swiss soup and a 4 cheese, grilled cheese.
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Poppycocks
128 E Front St
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Homey comfort food downtown. Stop in on a rainy day for their signature Tomato Spinach Swiss soup and a 4 cheese, grilled cheese.
Great food and atmosphere. Sister restaurant to Sorrelina - a little less formal than Sorrelina, offers both menus. Live piano music on the weekends.
Slate
Great food and atmosphere. Sister restaurant to Sorrelina - a little less formal than Sorrelina, offers both menus. Live piano music on the weekends.
Grill & taproom on Elk River in Elk Rapids. Waterside deck offers outdoor seating, weather permitting.
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Riverwalk Grill and Taproom
106 Ames St
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Grill & taproom on Elk River in Elk Rapids. Waterside deck offers outdoor seating, weather permitting.
Breakfast and lunch! Also a 2nd location on Front Street, close to the farmhouse.
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The Omelette Shoppe
124 Cass St
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Breakfast and lunch! Also a 2nd location on Front Street, close to the farmhouse.
Serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. Burgers & milkshakes here are always a hit! They also have boozy milkshake options.
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Bubba's
428 E Front St
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Serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. Burgers & milkshakes here are always a hit! They also have boozy milkshake options.

Winery's

Charming winery on Old Mission Peninsula. Plenty of outdoor seating. Family friendly.
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Αμπελώνες Bowers Harbor
2896 Bowers Harbor Rd
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Charming winery on Old Mission Peninsula. Plenty of outdoor seating. Family friendly.
Sprawling 360 degree views - a MUST if you've never been.
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Οινοποιείο και Πανδοχείο Chateau Chantal
15900 Rue Devin
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Sprawling 360 degree views - a MUST if you've never been.
Beautiful patio views with a tuscan feel. Reservations needed during busy season.
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Αμπελώνες Mari
8175 Center Rd
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Beautiful patio views with a tuscan feel. Reservations needed during busy season.
Don't forget to stop by the Secret Garden to explore the acres of lavender fields, flowers, and herbs gardens before you leave.
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Αμπελώνας & Οινοποιείο Brys Estate
3309 Blue Water Rd
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Don't forget to stop by the Secret Garden to explore the acres of lavender fields, flowers, and herbs gardens before you leave.
A favorite! Great views. Choose a seat in their beautiful indoor tasting rooms or enjoy patio seating & lawn games outside. Family friendly.
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Οινοποιείο Bonobo
12011 Center Rd
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A favorite! Great views. Choose a seat in their beautiful indoor tasting rooms or enjoy patio seating & lawn games outside. Family friendly.
Perched up on a bluff overlooking East Bay. Bring home a bottle of their Cabernet Franc Merlot - pairs great with steak or pasta! Reservations recommended.
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Οινοποιείο 2 Lads
16985 Smokey Hollow Rd
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Perched up on a bluff overlooking East Bay. Bring home a bottle of their Cabernet Franc Merlot - pairs great with steak or pasta! Reservations recommended.

Sightseeing

Located in Sleeping Bear Dunes - if you're looking to do a hike, this is the place!
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Empire Bluff Trail
Empire Bluff Trail
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Located in Sleeping Bear Dunes - if you're looking to do a hike, this is the place!
Miles and miles of paved biking/walking trail that runs straight through our street! Bike to downtown Traverse City, or continue all the way to Suttons Bay.
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TART Trail
North Four Mile Road
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Miles and miles of paved biking/walking trail that runs straight through our street! Bike to downtown Traverse City, or continue all the way to Suttons Bay.
Charming waterfront town in Leland with shops and restaurants - great place to day trip or spend an afternoon / morning.
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Fishtown
203 W River St
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Charming waterfront town in Leland with shops and restaurants - great place to day trip or spend an afternoon / morning.
12 mile single track loop.
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VASA Singletrack Trailhead
5450 Supply Rd
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12 mile single track loop.
Eclectic places to eat, drink and explore. Local shopping, art & hiking - Commons Natural Area includes 140-acres of unpaved trails. Beautiful streams, wooded areas & panoramic views. No matter the season, visitors frequent the area for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing.
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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh St
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Eclectic places to eat, drink and explore. Local shopping, art & hiking - Commons Natural Area includes 140-acres of unpaved trails. Beautiful streams, wooded areas & panoramic views. No matter the season, visitors frequent the area for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing.
Uphill but totally doable, short hike, worth the view!
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Pyramid Point Trail
Basch Road
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Uphill but totally doable, short hike, worth the view!
Old Mission Lighthouse - perfect final destination after a day wine tasting up the old mission peninsula!
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Old Mission Point Park
4001-4475 Murray Rd
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Old Mission Lighthouse - perfect final destination after a day wine tasting up the old mission peninsula!
A MUST visit!! Breathtaking panoramic views, hiking trails, and crystal blue waters. Drive the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive when it's in season.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
A MUST visit!! Breathtaking panoramic views, hiking trails, and crystal blue waters. Drive the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive when it's in season.
7.4 Mile scenic loop within Sleeping Bear Dunes with 12 stops. Spectacular overlooks of Glen Lakes, Sleeping Bear and Lake Michigan! Purchase vehicle pass at the entrance.
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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune Highway
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7.4 Mile scenic loop within Sleeping Bear Dunes with 12 stops. Spectacular overlooks of Glen Lakes, Sleeping Bear and Lake Michigan! Purchase vehicle pass at the entrance.

Groceries

Great spot to pick up meat for grilling! Close to the farmhouse. A wide variety of drinks, snacks & sides to complete your meal.
Bayside Market
1532 US-31
Great spot to pick up meat for grilling! Close to the farmhouse. A wide variety of drinks, snacks & sides to complete your meal.
Firewood, homemade goods, icecream and more. Right down the street from the farmhouse!
Groleau Farm Market
2100 E Hammond Rd
Firewood, homemade goods, icecream and more. Right down the street from the farmhouse!

Beach

Beach access, Splash-pad, walking distance to downtown TC shops/restaurants through the underground tunnel.
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Clinch Park
111 E Grandview Pkwy
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Beach access, Splash-pad, walking distance to downtown TC shops/restaurants through the underground tunnel.
Swimming beach access 5 minutes from our farmhouse - playground for the kids.
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Traverse City State Park
1132 US-31
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Swimming beach access 5 minutes from our farmhouse - playground for the kids.
A fun beach spot on West Bay complete with playground, grills and picnic tables. Makes for a perfect picnic location!
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Bryant Park
1101 Peninsula Dr
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A fun beach spot on West Bay complete with playground, grills and picnic tables. Makes for a perfect picnic location!
Nice sandy beach on West Bay - usually less crowded. Picnic tables, charcoal grills and playground area.
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Greilickville Harbor Park
13133 S W Bay Shore Dr
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Nice sandy beach on West Bay - usually less crowded. Picnic tables, charcoal grills and playground area.
Love this beach spot on the bay! Restrooms, play area & walkable to downtown Elk Rapids.
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Veterans' Memorial Park
410 River St
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Love this beach spot on the bay! Restrooms, play area & walkable to downtown Elk Rapids.

Shopping

The ultimate antique spot in downtown TC.
Antiquities Warehouse of Grand Traverse
The ultimate antique spot in downtown TC.

Activities

Stop in to this sweet spot while you're downtown - try the many samples offered and pick something to take back home!
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Cherry Republic | Traverse City
154 E Front St
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Stop in to this sweet spot while you're downtown - try the many samples offered and pick something to take back home!
Book a tee time to golf! 3 renowned courses: the Bear, the Wolverine, and Spruce run. Stop at McGee's sports bar overlooking the course for a bite to eat afterwards.
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Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd
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Book a tee time to golf! 3 renowned courses: the Bear, the Wolverine, and Spruce run. Stop at McGee's sports bar overlooking the course for a bite to eat afterwards.
Rainy day activity for the kids!
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Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 S W Bay Shore Dr
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Rainy day activity for the kids!
Perfect spot for a morning walk or bike ride along Boardman Lake's paved trail - public parking area at Hull Park.
Hull Park
660 Hannah Ave
Perfect spot for a morning walk or bike ride along Boardman Lake's paved trail - public parking area at Hull Park.
Play a round of mini golf - fun for all ages!
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Pirate's Cove Adventure Park
1710 US-31
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Play a round of mini golf - fun for all ages!
Rainy day with the kids? Get a day pass here! Lazy river, water slides, kiddie pools, adult only hot tub area and more.
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Great Wolf Lodge
3575 N U.S. 31 S
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Rainy day with the kids? Get a day pass here! Lazy river, water slides, kiddie pools, adult only hot tub area and more.
Bar on the 10th floor of Park Place Hotel. For drinks only, great place for drinks before or after dinner! Not a lot of seating available but the views are the best in downtown TC.
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Beacon Lounge
300 E State St
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Bar on the 10th floor of Park Place Hotel. For drinks only, great place for drinks before or after dinner! Not a lot of seating available but the views are the best in downtown TC.