Laura's Guidebook

Laura
Laura's Guidebook

Casual lunch/dinner

They have food trucks during the warmer months! Everyone can get what they want! Great outdoor seating.
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Little Fleet
448 E Front St
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
They have food trucks during the warmer months! Everyone can get what they want! Great outdoor seating.
Beautiful outdoor Biergarten space to spread out in the summer, IGLOOS in the winter! Make a reservation on their website! The bbq is also AMAZING
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore Dr
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful outdoor Biergarten space to spread out in the summer, IGLOOS in the winter! Make a reservation on their website! The bbq is also AMAZING
Lovely indoor and outdoor seating from Summer-Fall! Super great for kids because there’s plenty of space to roam! Great beer, wine, and homemade pizza! Live music on the weekends usually.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovely indoor and outdoor seating from Summer-Fall! Super great for kids because there’s plenty of space to roam! Great beer, wine, and homemade pizza! Live music on the weekends usually.
Love their cocktails and pizza! They usually have happy hour specials too and live music on weekends.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Parlor TC
205 Lake Ave
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Love their cocktails and pizza! They usually have happy hour specials too and live music on weekends.
Amazing oven-fired, flatbread pizzas. They have their own beers on tap as well! Great outdoor seating and kid-friendly!
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad Pl
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing oven-fired, flatbread pizzas. They have their own beers on tap as well! Great outdoor seating and kid-friendly!
Typical “dive bar” scene, but around here they’re known for their legendary hot wings! So juicy and crispy!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brady's Bar
401 S Union St
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Typical “dive bar” scene, but around here they’re known for their legendary hot wings! So juicy and crispy!

Wines, ciders, and beers!

Beautiful views of the bay and tasty wine! This is on Old Mission Peninsula. The owner is Marty Lagina, from the show, The Curse of Oak Island!!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mari Vineyards
8175 Center Rd
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful views of the bay and tasty wine! This is on Old Mission Peninsula. The owner is Marty Lagina, from the show, The Curse of Oak Island!!
Best views of the bay! Not my favorite for hard cider in the area, but it has a great atmosphere.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suttons Bay Ciders
10530 E Hilltop Rd
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best views of the bay! Not my favorite for hard cider in the area, but it has a great atmosphere.
Really fun, fancy, and unique cocktails! Feels like you’re at a speakeasy since it’s dark and in the basement.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Low Bar
128 S Union St
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Really fun, fancy, and unique cocktails! Feels like you’re at a speakeasy since it’s dark and in the basement.
Must try the Frosé!!!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
3309 Blue Water Rd
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Must try the Frosé!!!
By far my favorite cidery in terms of flavor! Authentic apple flavors. We even had a keg of Smackintosh at our wedding!
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo Rd
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
By far my favorite cidery in terms of flavor! Authentic apple flavors. We even had a keg of Smackintosh at our wedding!

Sightseeing/hiking

This is a great way to see Sleeping Bear Dunes!
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune Highway
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a great way to see Sleeping Bear Dunes!
This is a nice out-and-back trail. Kid- friendly! We’ve pushed a small stroller here before. Views are breathtaking at the top!
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff Trail
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is a nice out-and-back trail. Kid- friendly! We’ve pushed a small stroller here before. Views are breathtaking at the top!
Historic hospital complex now with lots of dining and shopping options! Great spots for brunch and fancy dinners.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh St
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Historic hospital complex now with lots of dining and shopping options! Great spots for brunch and fancy dinners.
We love hiking here along the Boardman river!
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brown Bridge Quiet Area
Brown Bridge Road
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
We love hiking here along the Boardman river!
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Point Betsie Lighthouse
3701 Point Betsie Rd
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona

Breakfast/brunch

Delicious baked goods, especially the scones. Great local coffee spot too!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Harbor Coffee & Bakery
111 W Front St
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious baked goods, especially the scones. Great local coffee spot too!
Fun place to grab coffee in the morning. Tasty quick breakfast options too!
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mundos Roasting & Co.
1238 Boon St
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fun place to grab coffee in the morning. Tasty quick breakfast options too!
Amazing homemade bagels and shmear! The whitefish salad is fresh and super yummy too! Definitely suggest ordering online, even the night before if you can; they’re always super busy!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bubbie's Bagels
1215 E Front St
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing homemade bagels and shmear! The whitefish salad is fresh and super yummy too! Definitely suggest ordering online, even the night before if you can; they’re always super busy!
Really yummy omelettes! Fancier diner vibes.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Omelette Shoppe
124 Cass St
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Really yummy omelettes! Fancier diner vibes.

Fancy dinner/celebration

Everything on the menu is incredible. Beautiful views right on the bay!
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Apache Trout Grill
13671 S W Bay Shore Dr
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Everything on the menu is incredible. Beautiful views right on the bay!
Amazing Italian cuisine!
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PepeNero
700 Cottageview Dr
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing Italian cuisine!

Consejos para la ciudad

Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Download the ParkMobile app!

Parking at meters downtown is much easier when you have the ParkMobile app! You just pay on your phone. The meter itself will NOT update, but as long as you have the correct space and zone on your phone, it’s okay!
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Restaurants

Definitely recommend making reservations for brunches and dinners if you can! Many places accept reservations or let you get in line online. If you can’t make a reservation, plan to go a little early to get on te list!
Facilidad para moverse por la casa

Follow Grand Traverse 911 on Facebook!

I always check their page for traffic/accident updates. They give great notice on road closures due to events in town.