Christine’s guidebook
Food scene
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake RdBud's
3061 M-137Boone's Long Lake Inn
7208 Secor RdHofbrau Steak House & American Grille
2784 M-137Bradley's Pub & Grille
10586 US-31North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front StMackinaw Brewing Company
161 E Front StThe Chef's In
519 W Front StSorellina
250 E Front StGreen House Café
115 E Front StMulligan's Pub & Grill
2430 W Crown DrOaky's Tavern
9205 US-31The Cherry Hut
211 N Michigan AveCicero’s Pizza
2408 M-137Mary's Kitchen Port
539 W Front StGreat s sandwiches and amazing raspberry lemonade !
things to do
Great family fun! Tub, kayak or canoe down the platte river. End up at the mouth of Lake Michigan with picnic facility.
58 locals recommend
Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic HwyGreat family fun! Tub, kayak or canoe down the platte river. End up at the mouth of Lake Michigan with picnic facility.
Clinch Park
111 E Grandview PkwyBeach on Grand Traverse Bay!!
Typically the first week of July.... Week long fun. Parades, art shows, car shows.
29 locals recommend
National Cherry Festival
521 S Union StTypically the first week of July.... Week long fun. Parades, art shows, car shows.
Traverse City Film Festival
232 East Front StreetCherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
9812 Honor Hwy
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Frankfort
frankfort beach is beautiful!
Leland
Fishtown is a wonderful walkable town, shops and dining
Grand Traverse Parasail
1469 US-31Traverse City
Hands on … kids and adults will enjoy learning about and feeding the alpacas!
10 locals recommend
Cotton Creek Farms
11885 Jewell RdHands on … kids and adults will enjoy learning about and feeding the alpacas!
Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 S W Bay Shore DrHandz On Art - Paint Your Own Pottery
144 Hall St
Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River RdRelaxing and calm river
Sightseeing
Suttons Bay
Small town with lots of little shops and nice places to eat
Personally my favorite place to visit. If you have time take the 2 hour drive. If you've never been, you should go, you will have a great time. No vehicles only bikes and horses are on the Island. Historic!!!!
276 locals recommend
Mackinac Island
Personally my favorite place to visit. If you have time take the 2 hour drive. If you've never been, you should go, you will have a great time. No vehicles only bikes and horses are on the Island. Historic!!!!
Traverse City
Pyramid Point Trail
Basch RoadMust see!
City advice
Don't miss
If you have any questions about the area, I will be more than happy to help with ideas and comments.
I can give you places to see, things to do and places to eat. I'm familiar with the area and will give honest opinions. Just ask!!