Guidebook for D4 Guests

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Guidebook for D4 Guests

Parks & Nature

Go Here! Voted most beautiful in the nation and it is! The GPS pin shows it is on N Manitou. Don't worry, it is not really ONLY on the island. It includes the Manitou Islands. you'll see them from the mainland park.
303 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front St
303 locals recommend
Go Here! Voted most beautiful in the nation and it is! The GPS pin shows it is on N Manitou. Don't worry, it is not really ONLY on the island. It includes the Manitou Islands. you'll see them from the mainland park.
This is the Empire village beach, so it is just a stroll away from the library and shops. You'll find the sands, shore, and sunsets of Lake Michigan.
40 locals recommend
Empire Beach
40 locals recommend
This is the Empire village beach, so it is just a stroll away from the library and shops. You'll find the sands, shore, and sunsets of Lake Michigan.
This is a great place to access the beach. The Shalda family were early settlers to Leelanau county and part of the reason there are references to "Bohemia" in northern Michigan. Czech it out! (pun intended)
Shalda Creek
This is a great place to access the beach. The Shalda family were early settlers to Leelanau county and part of the reason there are references to "Bohemia" in northern Michigan. Czech it out! (pun intended)
Nice hike (mostly uphill) and stunning views of the big lake and South Manitou.
11 locals recommend
Pyramid Point Trail
Pyramid Point Trail
11 locals recommend
Nice hike (mostly uphill) and stunning views of the big lake and South Manitou.
Lake Leelanau DNR Boat Ramp (East)
7000-7998 E Bingham Rd
Go to the new in 2020 Lime Lake Preserve (other side of the mountain!) There's a framed map on the 2nd bedroom wall of the conservancy locations! I have hiked Whaleback and Houdek. Both are lovely natural areas.
11 locals recommend
Leelanau Conservancy
105 1st St
11 locals recommend
Go to the new in 2020 Lime Lake Preserve (other side of the mountain!) There's a framed map on the 2nd bedroom wall of the conservancy locations! I have hiked Whaleback and Houdek. Both are lovely natural areas.
good service, reasonable prices, takes you right out to Lake MI
8 locals recommend
Platte River Point
8 locals recommend
good service, reasonable prices, takes you right out to Lake MI
beautiful area next to (and formerly part of) the historic State Hospital (now the Grand Traverse Commons)
Historic Barns Park
1500 Red Dr
beautiful area next to (and formerly part of) the historic State Hospital (now the Grand Traverse Commons)
Stunning views. The stone bench provides a pleasant stop to sit, think, and enjoy
Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point Road
Stunning views. The stone bench provides a pleasant stop to sit, think, and enjoy
Guided bike tours are available from this organization. Search for PHSB.org
Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear
3164 W Harbor Hwy
Guided bike tours are available from this organization. Search for PHSB.org

Arts & Culture

If there is something happening at the Opera House, go! great venue and good performances.
32 locals recommend
City Opera House
106 E Front St
32 locals recommend
If there is something happening at the Opera House, go! great venue and good performances.
If you are going to catch a movie, why not do it in an intimate setting that used to be the local museum inside the (former) zoo grounds?
56 locals recommend
Bijou by the Bay Movie
181 E Grandview Pkwy
56 locals recommend
If you are going to catch a movie, why not do it in an intimate setting that used to be the local museum inside the (former) zoo grounds?
Art collection and events at the Northwestern Michigan College. Initial endowment came from the Chef Pierre family (Dennos)
30 locals recommend
Dennos Museum Center
30 locals recommend
Art collection and events at the Northwestern Michigan College. Initial endowment came from the Chef Pierre family (Dennos)
Wonderful concert series with international artists and shows by campers every summer.
117 locals recommend
Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy Pkwy
117 locals recommend
Wonderful concert series with international artists and shows by campers every summer.
if you are heading to the Grand Traverse Resort, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix, or Petoskey for a day trip, this little gem is on your way!
16 locals recommend
Music House Museum
7377 US-31
16 locals recommend
if you are heading to the Grand Traverse Resort, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix, or Petoskey for a day trip, this little gem is on your way!

Entertainment & Activities

it's the national cherry festival! you have to do it at last once.
29 locals recommend
National Cherry Festival
521 S Union St
29 locals recommend
it's the national cherry festival! you have to do it at last once.
Do you bike? Bring your ride! so many trails in the area: Traverse City, Boardman, From Suttons Bay to TC and in the National Lakeshore (Sleeping Bear)
25 locals recommend
Tart Trails Inc
148 E Front St
25 locals recommend
Do you bike? Bring your ride! so many trails in the area: Traverse City, Boardman, From Suttons Bay to TC and in the National Lakeshore (Sleeping Bear)
Golf? Got clubs? Bring them. The Condo is nestled between two golf courses!
10 locals recommend
Sugar Loaf The Old Course
4512 S Town Line Rd
10 locals recommend
Golf? Got clubs? Bring them. The Condo is nestled between two golf courses!
More Golf!
16 locals recommend
Manitou Passage Golf Club
4600 S Club Dr
16 locals recommend
More Golf!
Bike in Leelanau!
Leelanau Trail
Leelanau Trail
Bike in Leelanau!
Just north of Suttons Bay.
23 locals recommend
Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge
2521 N West Bay Shore Dr
23 locals recommend
Just north of Suttons Bay.
Took this cruise some years ago. Quiet, peaceful, fun experience. If you have no other excursion planned this would be a wonderful way to see the West Bay area.
21 locals recommend
Traverse Tall Ship Co
13258 S W Bay Shore Dr
21 locals recommend
Took this cruise some years ago. Quiet, peaceful, fun experience. If you have no other excursion planned this would be a wonderful way to see the West Bay area.
The Polka Festival every year is a week-end long event with musicians from all over. http://cedarmichigan.biz/polkafestival.htm
8 locals recommend
Cedar
8 locals recommend
The Polka Festival every year is a week-end long event with musicians from all over. http://cedarmichigan.biz/polkafestival.htm
Don't have a boat, kayak, paddleboard? Rent what you need!
6 locals recommend
Leelanau Watersports
6 locals recommend
Don't have a boat, kayak, paddleboard? Rent what you need!
Go kayaking on the Crystal River!
43 locals recommend
Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River Rd
43 locals recommend
Go kayaking on the Crystal River!
Tubing and canoeing on the Platte. The end of the trip is the Big Lake. Take a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. You're welcome 😊
18 locals recommend
Honor Trading Post
8294 Deadstream Rd
18 locals recommend
Tubing and canoeing on the Platte. The end of the trip is the Big Lake. Take a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. You're welcome 😊
Good shopping, great beach, restaurants, art. This where you find Cherry Republic and the M22 store
83 locals recommend
Glen Arbor
83 locals recommend
Good shopping, great beach, restaurants, art. This where you find Cherry Republic and the M22 store
Leland Books. Awesome! crafts, story telling, and so. many. books! Great folks running the shop, too!
11 locals recommend
Leelanau Conservancy
105 1st St
11 locals recommend
Leland Books. Awesome! crafts, story telling, and so. many. books! Great folks running the shop, too!
Down in Honor, right on US 31. Historic, iconic, socially-distanced movie going!
76 locals recommend
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
9812 Honor Hwy
76 locals recommend
Down in Honor, right on US 31. Historic, iconic, socially-distanced movie going!
43 locals recommend
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
10781 E Cherry Bend Rd
43 locals recommend
Lighthouse West Natural Area: Leelanau Conservancy
14999 North Cathead Bay Drive

Shopping

You're up north, you kind have to go to Leland and Fishtown. you'll find little shops, and stores right on the docks and up on M-22 (yes, THAT M-22, the one you see on the back of many cars). Drive M-22 and you will know why they want that sticker. ;-)
84 locals recommend
Fishtown
203 W River St
84 locals recommend
You're up north, you kind have to go to Leland and Fishtown. you'll find little shops, and stores right on the docks and up on M-22 (yes, THAT M-22, the one you see on the back of many cars). Drive M-22 and you will know why they want that sticker. ;-)
A market when you're shopping for "something cherry" Totally fun place to stop for a visit, many tastes and treats to take home. 🍒
55 locals recommend
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake Street
55 locals recommend
A market when you're shopping for "something cherry" Totally fun place to stop for a visit, many tastes and treats to take home. 🍒
Caution! You will spend too much money here! NOT because they are expensive, but because it is all so tasty you will buy too much!!
32 locals recommend
Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front St
32 locals recommend
Caution! You will spend too much money here! NOT because they are expensive, but because it is all so tasty you will buy too much!!
Part of a female franchise started in Muskegon, specializing in all things cheese. What could be better?! SUCH GOOD CHEESE.🧀
10 locals recommend
The Cheese Lady
600 W Front St
10 locals recommend
Part of a female franchise started in Muskegon, specializing in all things cheese. What could be better?! SUCH GOOD CHEESE.🧀
This is the former State Hospital for the Mentally Ill, rehabilitated as shops, restaurants, condos, etc. Artists ' gallery on the walls, you can take a self-guided tour and hear the history, walk the grounds, grab a coffee, browse a book store, eat a gourmet meal, you choose! TAKE THE TOUR. so much wonderful history and insight!
130 locals recommend
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh St
130 locals recommend
This is the former State Hospital for the Mentally Ill, rehabilitated as shops, restaurants, condos, etc. Artists ' gallery on the walls, you can take a self-guided tour and hear the history, walk the grounds, grab a coffee, browse a book store, eat a gourmet meal, you choose! TAKE THE TOUR. so much wonderful history and insight!
Laughing Fish: mom and daughter artists with things to take-away and do with the kiddos, Bahle's, Enerdyne for the science buff in the family, Bayside Gallery, the Bay Theatre! Case Daniels Jewelry and Sporck Tileart. Highly recommended by my friend Carol: meatloaf cupcakes at Streetside Cafe.
102 locals recommend
Suttons Bay
102 locals recommend
Laughing Fish: mom and daughter artists with things to take-away and do with the kiddos, Bahle's, Enerdyne for the science buff in the family, Bayside Gallery, the Bay Theatre! Case Daniels Jewelry and Sporck Tileart. Highly recommended by my friend Carol: meatloaf cupcakes at Streetside Cafe.
Right here in Cedar: all that beautiful Polish dishware, Baltic amber, specialty foods and fresh eggs from the farm. No need to travel far away.
8 locals recommend
Polish Art Center
8994 S Kasson St
8 locals recommend
Right here in Cedar: all that beautiful Polish dishware, Baltic amber, specialty foods and fresh eggs from the farm. No need to travel far away.
Used to be a whole compound in the woods: little log cabin stores and a wonderful restaurant where we enjoyed many a Sunday afternoon. Anything near Torch Lake is worth a stop. Interesting note: Bel Lago sells the Brownwood Acres mustards!
Brownwood Acres Foods Inc.
4819 US-31
Used to be a whole compound in the woods: little log cabin stores and a wonderful restaurant where we enjoyed many a Sunday afternoon. Anything near Torch Lake is worth a stop. Interesting note: Bel Lago sells the Brownwood Acres mustards!
Before there were wineries, foodie destinations, and cherry everything stores, there was Benjamin Twiggs
Benjamin Twiggs
1213 E Front St
Before there were wineries, foodie destinations, and cherry everything stores, there was Benjamin Twiggs
LOL. American Spoon is near the State Theatre. It is NOT in the theater. More yummy gourmet food treats.
American Spoon
230 E Front St
LOL. American Spoon is near the State Theatre. It is NOT in the theater. More yummy gourmet food treats.
I like the Leelanau Farmer's Market at the marina on Saturday morning (check out the jewelry makers' stalls!), shopping throughout town any day, the Bay Theater, go to Streetside Grille for the meatloaf cupcakes, Boone's and the overall vibe of this charming town.
102 locals recommend
Suttons Bay
102 locals recommend
I like the Leelanau Farmer's Market at the marina on Saturday morning (check out the jewelry makers' stalls!), shopping throughout town any day, the Bay Theater, go to Streetside Grille for the meatloaf cupcakes, Boone's and the overall vibe of this charming town.
also in Leland and Glen Arbor! Family-owned and produced, they have a wide selection of local themed shirts, sweatshirts, and carvings to use and take home. My cribbage board in the condo came from them! Great prices
Momentum Outfitters - Traverse City
211 E Front St
also in Leland and Glen Arbor! Family-owned and produced, they have a wide selection of local themed shirts, sweatshirts, and carvings to use and take home. My cribbage board in the condo came from them! Great prices
Leland. Fun place to shop for stuff to take home to remember your trip. Good sticker selection
Two Fish Gallery
104 W River St
Leland. Fun place to shop for stuff to take home to remember your trip. Good sticker selection
Suttons Bay. Go here. Mother/daughter artist duo create and run the shop. Fun place to get crafts for the kids' rainy day activities and memory-making, too!
Laughing Fish Gallery
305 N St Joseph St
Suttons Bay. Go here. Mother/daughter artist duo create and run the shop. Fun place to get crafts for the kids' rainy day activities and memory-making, too!

Food and Beverages

wine tasting close by, very helpful staff and stunning views! one of my favorites!
19 locals recommend
Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery
6530 S Lake Shore Dr
19 locals recommend
wine tasting close by, very helpful staff and stunning views! one of my favorites!
another one close by and a good buy!
21 locals recommend
Good Harbor Vineyards
34 S Manitou Trail
21 locals recommend
another one close by and a good buy!
Restaurant and brewing. Right down town. Always hopping. hard to believe the Big Boy restaurant used to be in there.
35 locals recommend
Mackinaw Brewing Company
161 E Front St
35 locals recommend
Restaurant and brewing. Right down town. Always hopping. hard to believe the Big Boy restaurant used to be in there.
Traverse City original. Been around for decades. Alert: there will taxidermy dining with you. if that's not your thing, don't go here.
28 locals recommend
Sleder's Family Tavern
717 Randolph St
28 locals recommend
Traverse City original. Been around for decades. Alert: there will taxidermy dining with you. if that's not your thing, don't go here.
Brewery and Food dining al fresco, so family friendly! Kids love it. Not a good option if cold and rainy, tho
21 locals recommend
Hop Lot Brewing Company station
21 locals recommend
Brewery and Food dining al fresco, so family friendly! Kids love it. Not a good option if cold and rainy, tho
love their Pad Thai
143 locals recommend
Red Ginger
237 E Front St
143 locals recommend
love their Pad Thai
Downtown location and one of two in TC. What can I say? they treat the egg with respect and love and give their customers value and yummy food. Been a favorite of mine for years.
48 locals recommend
The Omelette Shoppe
124 Cass St
48 locals recommend
Downtown location and one of two in TC. What can I say? they treat the egg with respect and love and give their customers value and yummy food. Been a favorite of mine for years.
Brewing and restaurant. Another good one. There are SO MANY places to eat, btw. 🥗🍺
85 locals recommend
North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front St
85 locals recommend
Brewing and restaurant. Another good one. There are SO MANY places to eat, btw. 🥗🍺
You drove by on your way here. Just south of Cedar. Dine al fresco on fresh Mexican. Local. Fun. Friendly. Do it! 🥑🌮
13 locals recommend
Cedar Sol Hydro Farm
9452 S Cedar Rd
13 locals recommend
You drove by on your way here. Just south of Cedar. Dine al fresco on fresh Mexican. Local. Fun. Friendly. Do it! 🥑🌮
only about 3 miles from the condo. Pizza! Really good. Check their menu on line and call ahead for drive up pick up.🍕
33 locals recommend
Market 22
497 E Harbor Hwy
33 locals recommend
only about 3 miles from the condo. Pizza! Really good. Check their menu on line and call ahead for drive up pick up.🍕
Close by in Maple City. breakfast, sandwiches, pizza! 🍕🍔🥓🥞
19 locals recommend
Pegtown Station
8654 S Maple City Rd
19 locals recommend
Close by in Maple City. breakfast, sandwiches, pizza! 🍕🍔🥓🥞
In Empire. Try the Edmund Fitzgerald! 🍔
18 locals recommend
Shipwreck Cafe
11691 S Lacore Rd
18 locals recommend
In Empire. Try the Edmund Fitzgerald! 🍔
Very cool Traverse City place, good food, and socially responsible!🍜
31 locals recommend
The Good Bowl
328 E Front St
31 locals recommend
Very cool Traverse City place, good food, and socially responsible!🍜
Right in Cedar. Scooped and soft serve, all kinds of goodies! Tip well! Some of the kids are saving up for college!🍦💙
12 locals recommend
Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop
9032 S Kasson St
12 locals recommend
Right in Cedar. Scooped and soft serve, all kinds of goodies! Tip well! Some of the kids are saving up for college!🍦💙
Seeking coffee? This is the way! Right in Cedar.
Cedar River Coffee Company
9104 South Kasson Street
Seeking coffee? This is the way! Right in Cedar.
I LOVE their pizza (because I like a think/Sicilian style crust). They also have a curling arena in the back. Yup. a CURLING arena (rink? court?)
29 locals recommend
Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse
172 W Burdickville Rd
29 locals recommend
I LOVE their pizza (because I like a think/Sicilian style crust). They also have a curling arena in the back. Yup. a CURLING arena (rink? court?)
a little out of the way, but worth it. Go on your birthday and they will discount your order the same percent as your age! you can also find Moomers in local stores.
86 locals recommend
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake Rd
86 locals recommend
a little out of the way, but worth it. Go on your birthday and they will discount your order the same percent as your age! you can also find Moomers in local stores.
Yummy English Muffins. casual and friendly vibe, with an impressive menu. If you are going to the Commons, try this for breakfast or lunch (no evening hours)
29 locals recommend
S2S Sugar to Salt
1371 Gray Dr
29 locals recommend
Yummy English Muffins. casual and friendly vibe, with an impressive menu. If you are going to the Commons, try this for breakfast or lunch (no evening hours)
Marvelous Raclette! They have been making cheese (and winning awards) for years. Stop by for a taste.
7 locals recommend
Leelanau Cheese
3324 S W Bay Shore Dr
7 locals recommend
Marvelous Raclette! They have been making cheese (and winning awards) for years. Stop by for a taste.

Essentials

Meijer are the original "super store" of the Midwest. Started here in Michigan. It will be busy, but you'll find just about anything you need. Warning, the parking can be frustrating. You have both locals and visitors wanting the limited space ;-)
53 locals recommend
Meijer
3955 N U.S. 31 S
53 locals recommend
Meijer are the original "super store" of the Midwest. Started here in Michigan. It will be busy, but you'll find just about anything you need. Warning, the parking can be frustrating. You have both locals and visitors wanting the limited space ;-)
Closer to the condo, smaller than Meijer, will have most of what you need in the "grocery" category, with a few other seasonal things
37 locals recommend
Tom's Food Market
13940 S W Bay Shore Dr
37 locals recommend
Closer to the condo, smaller than Meijer, will have most of what you need in the "grocery" category, with a few other seasonal things
local grocery store in cedar. if you forgot something and don't want to go to TC, go here. also, good local kielbasa!
15 locals recommend
Buntings Cedar Market Inc
9054 S Cedar Rd
15 locals recommend
local grocery store in cedar. if you forgot something and don't want to go to TC, go here. also, good local kielbasa!
You won't need a hardware store, but if you did, Rich and his family will help you! They even have a cat and dog in residence.
Cedar Hardware
8925 S Kasson St
You won't need a hardware store, but if you did, Rich and his family will help you! They even have a cat and dog in residence.
Lake Leelanau. Homemade, authentic Mexican and Indian dishes/sauces AND a good variety of Moomer's ice cream. Who knew?! Good selection/stock and reasonable prices.
37 locals recommend
NJ's Grocery
115 W Philip St
37 locals recommend
Lake Leelanau. Homemade, authentic Mexican and Indian dishes/sauces AND a good variety of Moomer's ice cream. Who knew?! Good selection/stock and reasonable prices.