Traverse City Area Guide
Sightseeing
For a short hike to amazing views of the sand dunes over Lake Michigan, check out Pyramid Point! It's a nice hike for your dog to join on too.
11 locals recommend
Pyramid Point Trail
Pyramid Point TrailFor a short hike to amazing views of the sand dunes over Lake Michigan, check out Pyramid Point! It's a nice hike for your dog to join on too.
Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Dune Climb is a great way enjoy the views of the area and get some glorious sand between your toes (and tire out the kids).
6 locals recommend
Dune Climb
Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Dune Climb is a great way enjoy the views of the area and get some glorious sand between your toes (and tire out the kids).
A ten acre farm is located in the center of the gorgeous rolling hills of Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City and home to more than eight thousand breathtakingly beautiful plants. The peninsula has a micro climate and soil suited perfectly for the production of strong lavender plants with deep rich smells and oils. Situated near the shores of Lake Michigan and surrounded by views of East and West Grand Traverse Bay.
Lavender On Old Mission Peninsula
A ten acre farm is located in the center of the gorgeous rolling hills of Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City and home to more than eight thousand breathtakingly beautiful plants. The peninsula has a micro climate and soil suited perfectly for the production of strong lavender plants with deep rich smells and oils. Situated near the shores of Lake Michigan and surrounded by views of East and West Grand Traverse Bay.
Fishtown in Leland on Lake Michigan features historic fishing shanties filled with shops, outdoor dining, gorgeous views, and ferries to Manitou Islands.
145 locals recommend
Leland
Fishtown in Leland on Lake Michigan features historic fishing shanties filled with shops, outdoor dining, gorgeous views, and ferries to Manitou Islands.
City/town information
Explore downtown Traverse City with lots of shops, restaurants, breweries, splash pad, beach, marina, beach volleyball, and more!
260 locals recommend
Traverse City
Explore downtown Traverse City with lots of shops, restaurants, breweries, splash pad, beach, marina, beach volleyball, and more!
Food scene
Take a drive up Old Mission Peninsula in TC and enjoy an indoor or outdoor eating experience with west facing views of West Grand Traverse Bay, with great sunsets! You'll pass plenty of wineries on your trip out too!
66 locals recommend
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula DrTake a drive up Old Mission Peninsula in TC and enjoy an indoor or outdoor eating experience with west facing views of West Grand Traverse Bay, with great sunsets! You'll pass plenty of wineries on your trip out too!
Jacob's Farm is a 40 acre farm with U-Pick Orchards, Kid’s Play Zone, Full Bar and Kitchen. It's a great place to bring your dog along too!
In the Fall they feature 10 acre corn maze fun for the whole family!
28 locals recommend
Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72Jacob's Farm is a 40 acre farm with U-Pick Orchards, Kid’s Play Zone, Full Bar and Kitchen. It's a great place to bring your dog along too!
In the Fall they feature 10 acre corn maze fun for the whole family!
Local creamery with the best ice cream Traverse City has to offer, and just a short 10 min drive from Sunset Loch Cottage! It's a small family owned business overlooking the family dairy farm with so many flavors to choose from. Yum!
86 locals recommend
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake RdLocal creamery with the best ice cream Traverse City has to offer, and just a short 10 min drive from Sunset Loch Cottage! It's a small family owned business overlooking the family dairy farm with so many flavors to choose from. Yum!
Boone's Long Lake Inn is a charming rustic escape featuring generous portions of legendary steaks, seafood, prime rib, and much more... and only 8 min from Sunset Loch Cottage.
46 locals recommend
Boone's Long Lake Inn
7208 Secor RdBoone's Long Lake Inn is a charming rustic escape featuring generous portions of legendary steaks, seafood, prime rib, and much more... and only 8 min from Sunset Loch Cottage.
An old train station turned brewery with great pizza and only a 17 min drive from Sunset Loch. Nice outdoor vibe along old railroad tracks.
106 locals recommend
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlAn old train station turned brewery with great pizza and only a 17 min drive from Sunset Loch. Nice outdoor vibe along old railroad tracks.
Hop lot is a family-friendly brewery that has a full tap list of traditional ales, plus a beer garden embracing Northern Michigan outdoor surroundings with campfires, picnic tables, and outdoor games with a middle-of-the-woods ambiance.
21 locals recommend
Hop Lot Brewing Company station
Hop lot is a family-friendly brewery that has a full tap list of traditional ales, plus a beer garden embracing Northern Michigan outdoor surroundings with campfires, picnic tables, and outdoor games with a middle-of-the-woods ambiance.
Slabtown Burgers
826 W Front StLoco Boys Brewing Company