Tonya Guidebook
Food scene
Fife Lake Inn
203 E State StThe food is delicious!
Gordy's Place
108 E State StI have tried their hand-tossed pizza and "Garbage Burger"! They are delicious!
Loon's Nest
115 East State StreetExcellent food, especially their breakfast!
Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front StFancy tacos and delicious!
A great location, brewery, and outdoor entertainment in Sutton's Bay! It is a favorite!
116 locals recommend
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrA great location, brewery, and outdoor entertainment in Sutton's Bay! It is a favorite!
Everyone loves this place! Higher end, but worth it. It is a restaurant inside the historic state hospital. Takes reservations.
132 locals recommend
Trattoria Stella
830 W Eleventh StEveryone loves this place! Higher end, but worth it. It is a restaurant inside the historic state hospital. Takes reservations.
Tiny restaurant, but I have heard the burgers are good! It's been in Traverse City a long time.
10 locals recommend
J & S Hamburg
302 W Front StTiny restaurant, but I have heard the burgers are good! It's been in Traverse City a long time.
WOW! - the burgers here make you want to come back for more! Their burgers are amazingly delicious! Must-go!
45 locals recommend
Slabtown Burgers
826 W Front StWOW! - the burgers here make you want to come back for more! Their burgers are amazingly delicious! Must-go!
Bowers Harbor Vineyards
2896 Bowers Harbor RdA nice winery to visit
Poppycocks
128 E Front StDelicious Food!
North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front StA popular local favorite
Black Star Farms Old Mission Winery
360 McKinley Rd EA nice winery!
I have heard favorable comments about this restaurant. It is pricey, but worth it - so I am told.
54 locals recommend
Boathouse Restaurant
14039 Peninsula DrI have heard favorable comments about this restaurant. It is pricey, but worth it - so I am told.
This is a FUN place to visit! There are numerous food trucks and the food is delicious! A local favorite! Wine and beers to order inside.
172 locals recommend
The Little Fleet
448 E Front StThis is a FUN place to visit! There are numerous food trucks and the food is delicious! A local favorite! Wine and beers to order inside.
Doug Murdick's Fudge
4500 US-31Harrington's By The Bay
13890 S W Bay Shore DrFife Lake Dairy Bar
211 E State StA great treat right here across from the park in Fife Lake!
Wow, just visited and it is a beautiful, picturesque town with lots of shops and places to drink and eat.
39 locals recommend
Northport
Wow, just visited and it is a beautiful, picturesque town with lots of shops and places to drink and eat.
Apache Trout Grill
13671 S W Bay Shore DrHighly recommend in Traverse City on the bay.
Sightseeing
What isn't there to love?! Traverse City is one of the best places to visit! There are wineries, the TART trail, restaurants, events, the beautiful bay - so much to see and do!
260 locals recommend
Traverse City
What isn't there to love?! Traverse City is one of the best places to visit! There are wineries, the TART trail, restaurants, events, the beautiful bay - so much to see and do!
If you love to hike, this is the best place to go! Be prepared - it is some walking, but worth it!
232 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes
If you love to hike, this is the best place to go! Be prepared - it is some walking, but worth it!
Bring your bike! The TART trail goes out to Sutton's Bay and you'll never find a more beautiful bike trail.
31 locals recommend
TART Trail
North Four Mile RoadBring your bike! The TART trail goes out to Sutton's Bay and you'll never find a more beautiful bike trail.
You must drive out on the Peninsula and stop at the top of the hill for sight seeing! While out there, be sure to stop in at one of the numerous wineries!
37 locals recommend
Peninsula Township
You must drive out on the Peninsula and stop at the top of the hill for sight seeing! While out there, be sure to stop in at one of the numerous wineries!
Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn
15900 Rue DevinHike beautiful North Country Trail! It is in the vicinity. It is a very popular trail which stretches across numerous states. Peaceful woods to help you unwind.
6 locals recommend
North Country Trail Association
229 E Main StHike beautiful North Country Trail! It is in the vicinity. It is a very popular trail which stretches across numerous states. Peaceful woods to help you unwind.
A wonderful venue for movie goers. The State Theatre is a favorite place with its restored interior. The locals love it.
105 locals recommend
State Theatre
233 E Front StA wonderful venue for movie goers. The State Theatre is a favorite place with its restored interior. The locals love it.
Plenty of fish and numerous varieties! Fife Lake also has two islands, one with a big Bald Eagle nest. You may be able to see them!
Fife Lake
Plenty of fish and numerous varieties! Fife Lake also has two islands, one with a big Bald Eagle nest. You may be able to see them!
You will enjoy seeing all the shops in the lower levels, dating back many years, with attention to detail and authenticity. The Commons also has some fine restaurants! In the old State Hospital, The Commons is an imposing yet beautiful place to visit.
130 locals recommend
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StYou will enjoy seeing all the shops in the lower levels, dating back many years, with attention to detail and authenticity. The Commons also has some fine restaurants! In the old State Hospital, The Commons is an imposing yet beautiful place to visit.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
N8391 Sand Point RoadA very popular tourist destination!
South Manitou Island Lighthouse
Near Sleeping Bear Dunes. Worth the visit!
Traverse City Tourism Visitor Center
101 W Grandview PkwyThis little place has it all for Fife Lake visitors!! They have a GREAT assortment of Fife Lake souvenirs in their store!
Fife Lake Dairy Bar
211 E State StThis little place has it all for Fife Lake visitors!! They have a GREAT assortment of Fife Lake souvenirs in their store!
Owner is very friendly and gives great haircuts at affordable prices! If you are traveling and need a quick cut, stop in and say "Hi" to Alice! : )
Little Shop Of Tresses
118 W State StOwner is very friendly and gives great haircuts at affordable prices! If you are traveling and need a quick cut, stop in and say "Hi" to Alice! : )
Fife Lake Historical Society
136 W State StStop on in and get some history on our area! : )
City/town information
Fish Town in Leland! A must see! Every little building as it was years ago! You can grab some food in the one of their quaint eateries by the water!
145 locals recommend
Leland
Fish Town in Leland! A must see! Every little building as it was years ago! You can grab some food in the one of their quaint eateries by the water!
A pretty little town, quieter than Traverse City, but a nice place to visit, too.
25 locals recommend
Cadillac
A pretty little town, quieter than Traverse City, but a nice place to visit, too.
Suttons Bay
Beautiful Sutton's Bay!
You will want to see and stop into the shops downtown! A diverse assortment of specialty stores awaits you! A must-see!
260 locals recommend
Traverse City
You will want to see and stop into the shops downtown! A diverse assortment of specialty stores awaits you! A must-see!
This is a quaint little town with a variety of art shops, gift shops, souvenirs, and much more! It is close to the famous Fishtown and Sleeping Bear Dunes!
83 locals recommend
Glen Arbor
This is a quaint little town with a variety of art shops, gift shops, souvenirs, and much more! It is close to the famous Fishtown and Sleeping Bear Dunes!
Neighborhoods
A historic neighborhood and street with beautiful Victorian homes and brick street in Traverse City.
East Eighth Street
East Eighth StreetA historic neighborhood and street with beautiful Victorian homes and brick street in Traverse City.
Traveler advice
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