Guidebook for Traverse City
Food Scene
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula DrGreat beers. Unique atmosphere. Good bar food.
Elegant ambiance but casual at the same time. Our favorite restaurant on OMP
15 locals recommend
Old Mission Tavern
17015 Center RdElegant ambiance but casual at the same time. Our favorite restaurant on OMP
Shopping
The Village at GT Commons is the renovated Michigan State Mental Hospital built in the 1880's and spared from the wrecking ball. It is an amazing place that has now been converted into shops, restaurants and condos. Take the guided tour to learn about it's incredible history.
130 locals recommend
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StThe Village at GT Commons is the renovated Michigan State Mental Hospital built in the 1880's and spared from the wrecking ball. It is an amazing place that has now been converted into shops, restaurants and condos. Take the guided tour to learn about it's incredible history.
Walk Front Street for a chance to sample great food and unique shops within 3 blocks. Take in a movie at the State Theater or the Bijou. Explore and enjoy it.
8 locals recommend
Front Street Place
236 E Front StWalk Front Street for a chance to sample great food and unique shops within 3 blocks. Take in a movie at the State Theater or the Bijou. Explore and enjoy it.
Parks & Nature
Voted the most beautiful place in the US by Today! Explore the incredible Sleeping Bear Dunes State Park in Glen Arbor - plan to spend the day. Bring your camera! The views are stunning.
83 locals recommend
Glen Arbor
Voted the most beautiful place in the US by Today! Explore the incredible Sleeping Bear Dunes State Park in Glen Arbor - plan to spend the day. Bring your camera! The views are stunning.
Arts & Culture
So close to the cabin and a perfect spot to spend a rainy day! The Dennos is know for their collection of Inuit (native Alaskan) art and artifacts and has new traveling exhibits and concerts too.
39 locals recommend
The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College
1410 College DrSo close to the cabin and a perfect spot to spend a rainy day! The Dennos is know for their collection of Inuit (native Alaskan) art and artifacts and has new traveling exhibits and concerts too.
Internationally known Interlochen is home to a fine arts camp second to none! Explore its grounds or take in a concert. Well worth the 45 minute drive.
117 locals recommend
Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy PkwyInternationally known Interlochen is home to a fine arts camp second to none! Explore its grounds or take in a concert. Well worth the 45 minute drive.
Venture deeper into Traverse City and take in a play at our Old Town Playhouse
29 locals recommend
Old Town Playhouse
148 E Eighth StVenture deeper into Traverse City and take in a play at our Old Town Playhouse
Essentials
Very close by and has most of the essentials you will need for your stay on Old Mission Peninsula
11 locals recommend
Peninsula Market
14111 Center RdVery close by and has most of the essentials you will need for your stay on Old Mission Peninsula
Tom's Food Markets
9475 Market DrNeed a bigger selection of groceries? Here you go.
Sightseeing
The M-22 drive to Northport is one of Michigan's most scenic drives. Take your time. Enjoy the small towns along the way and be sure to visit historic Fishtown and Leland.
39 locals recommend
Northport
The M-22 drive to Northport is one of Michigan's most scenic drives. Take your time. Enjoy the small towns along the way and be sure to visit historic Fishtown and Leland.
The lighthouse at the tip of Old Mission Peninsula is a great destination point for a little history of the area and a nice walk in a quiet park. Just beautiful and one of our very favorite locations in the area.
61 locals recommend
Old Mission Lighthouse
The lighthouse at the tip of Old Mission Peninsula is a great destination point for a little history of the area and a nice walk in a quiet park. Just beautiful and one of our very favorite locations in the area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Of course! No visit to Old Mission Peninsula (OMP) is not complete without a visit to our 11 wineries. Explore the WOMP website or pick up a local map to plot your course. Our favorite is Brys Estate.
22 locals recommend
Old Mission Wineries
Of course! No visit to Old Mission Peninsula (OMP) is not complete without a visit to our 11 wineries. Explore the WOMP website or pick up a local map to plot your course. Our favorite is Brys Estate.