Kara's favorite places to eat, drink, and explore
Coffee Scene
Great coffee spot in Suttons Bay. Start the morning here and then lead to Vans Beach for some rock hunting
21 locals recommend
Mundos Roasting & Co.
206 N St Joseph StGreat coffee spot in Suttons Bay. Start the morning here and then lead to Vans Beach for some rock hunting
Make sure to check their online menu. The menu changes daily and they are always coming up with new seasonal drinks!
23 locals recommend
Hexenbelle
144 Hall StMake sure to check their online menu. The menu changes daily and they are always coming up with new seasonal drinks!
Mundos 305
305 West Front StreetThe largest of the mundos locations. Perfect for a group meet up or just hanging out.
Perfect coffee spot for those staying at "The Nest" property in Lake Ann. They offer breakfast and lunch sandwiches too!
18 locals recommend
Red Door Coffee House
19631 Maple StPerfect coffee spot for those staying at "The Nest" property in Lake Ann. They offer breakfast and lunch sandwiches too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best drinks around. Order the whiskey sour, you wont be disappointed.
42 locals recommend
Traverse City Whiskey Co.
201 E 14th StSome of the best drinks around. Order the whiskey sour, you wont be disappointed.
A distillery that makes every kind of liquor possible. Stop in for FREE tastings and end the stay with a full drink at the back bar. This place is great!
27 locals recommend
Northern Latitudes Distillery
Michigan 204A distillery that makes every kind of liquor possible. Stop in for FREE tastings and end the stay with a full drink at the back bar. This place is great!
One of the best tap line ups in town. Small menu with great food for while you are drinking.
Really into beer? Ask for the secret "cellar menu" for small batch, rare beers not sold to the general public.
74 locals recommend
7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union StOne of the best tap line ups in town. Small menu with great food for while you are drinking.
Really into beer? Ask for the secret "cellar menu" for small batch, rare beers not sold to the general public.
New to Traverse City. Great, high end drinks. Pair your drink with some of the chocolates they sell.
18 locals recommend
Mammoth Distilling
221 Garland StNew to Traverse City. Great, high end drinks. Pair your drink with some of the chocolates they sell.
Take the elevator down to the basement and find northern Michigans most extensive list of rare bourbon, scotch, tequila gin, rum, and vodka. Awesome crafted cocktails.
52 locals recommend
Low Bar
128 S Union StTake the elevator down to the basement and find northern Michigans most extensive list of rare bourbon, scotch, tequila gin, rum, and vodka. Awesome crafted cocktails.
Awesome, slightly secret (for now) wine bar within walking distance of downtown. Get a glass or a flight and head to the backyard where there are TONS of games. Im talking bocce ball, volleyball, cornhole, and more. KID FRIENDLY
11 locals recommend
Glen Arbor Wines
5873 S Lake StAwesome, slightly secret (for now) wine bar within walking distance of downtown. Get a glass or a flight and head to the backyard where there are TONS of games. Im talking bocce ball, volleyball, cornhole, and more. KID FRIENDLY
This distillery is a bit of a drive but is very unique and worth the drive! Kid friendly. Large outdoor space to hang. Food and craft cocktails
60 locals recommend
Iron Fish Distillery
14234 Dzuibanek RdThis distillery is a bit of a drive but is very unique and worth the drive! Kid friendly. Large outdoor space to hang. Food and craft cocktails
Parks & Trails
Close to the Townhome properties. (Walking distance) Play area for the kids and large sandy beach.
30 locals recommend
Bryant Park
1101 Peninsula DrClose to the Townhome properties. (Walking distance) Play area for the kids and large sandy beach.
Bucket list, must see, Northern Michigan spot. Just know it really does take an hour to climb back up the dune.
303 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StBucket list, must see, Northern Michigan spot. Just know it really does take an hour to climb back up the dune.
Usually not as many tourists. Maintained beech with nice kids playscape. Close bathrooms. Water is protected by a marina which is nice for the younger children.
8 locals recommend
Greilickville Harbor Park
13133 S W Bay Shore DrUsually not as many tourists. Maintained beech with nice kids playscape. Close bathrooms. Water is protected by a marina which is nice for the younger children.
Great for the family. Splash area, beach, bathrooms, water rentals, ice cream. Take the tunnel right into downtown for some more shopping or eating.
89 locals recommend
Clinch Park
111 E Grandview PkwyGreat for the family. Splash area, beach, bathrooms, water rentals, ice cream. Take the tunnel right into downtown for some more shopping or eating.
A great, shorter hike, that is family friendly. Ends at a great look out over lake Michigan!
20 locals recommend
Pyramid Point Trail
Pyramid Point TrailA great, shorter hike, that is family friendly. Ends at a great look out over lake Michigan!
Great, new park in Glen Arbor that is walking distance to Cherry Republic (restaurant, brewery, winery, ice cream shop). Lots of kids structures, new restrooms, tennis courts, workout equipment, pickleball courts.
6053 S Glen Lake Rd
6053 South Glen Lake RoadGreat, new park in Glen Arbor that is walking distance to Cherry Republic (restaurant, brewery, winery, ice cream shop). Lots of kids structures, new restrooms, tennis courts, workout equipment, pickleball courts.
One of our favorite beaches. Playscape, volleyball, restrooms, and right in downtown Elk Rapids. We love setting up next to the inlet of the river. Lets the little ones swim in calmer, warmer water.
12 locals recommend
Veterans' Memorial Park
410 River StOne of our favorite beaches. Playscape, volleyball, restrooms, and right in downtown Elk Rapids. We love setting up next to the inlet of the river. Lets the little ones swim in calmer, warmer water.
Smaller more private beach in downtown Sutton’s Bay. Has covered eating area, small playscape, and swings.
Sutton Park
Smaller more private beach in downtown Sutton’s Bay. Has covered eating area, small playscape, and swings.
This is a great location to spend the day at the beach. North Bar and Lake Michigan meet, creating a unique location where you can choose to swim in the big lake or a calmer inland lake.
North Bar Lake, Empire Township, MI 49630, USA
This is a great location to spend the day at the beach. North Bar and Lake Michigan meet, creating a unique location where you can choose to swim in the big lake or a calmer inland lake.
One of our favorite beaches in the area. This beach is part of the Sleeping Bear dunes and stretches miles.
47 locals recommend
Good Harbor Bay Beach
Good Harbor Bay TrailOne of our favorite beaches in the area. This beach is part of the Sleeping Bear dunes and stretches miles.
Entertainment & Activities
Great Lakes Children's Museum
13240 S W Bay Shore DrGreat for a rainy day with the kids.
Great, unique way to explore TCs drinking scene. We have personally done it and it is awesome! Pick the places you want to go, bring drinks on the pub, and have a great time! Best part, the starting location is walking distance from the condo.
8 locals recommend
TC Cycle Pub
642 Railroad PlGreat, unique way to explore TCs drinking scene. We have personally done it and it is awesome! Pick the places you want to go, bring drinks on the pub, and have a great time! Best part, the starting location is walking distance from the condo.
A fun way to incorporate kayaking the river and biking around town, all while seeing some of TCs best breweries. An all day event. Plan ahead and get tickets online
25 locals recommend
Kayak, Bike & Brew
436 W Front StA fun way to incorporate kayaking the river and biking around town, all while seeing some of TCs best breweries. An all day event. Plan ahead and get tickets online
Kayak and float rentals! Plan your tubing or paddle experience down the Crystal River!
43 locals recommend
Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River RdKayak and float rentals! Plan your tubing or paddle experience down the Crystal River!
Essentials
Family Fare Supermarket
211 S Division StGreat option for people staying directly downtown TC.
Looking for some organic, local groceries? This is the place for you. A community co-op open to the public for shopping. Everything you could ever need for a great, fresh meal can be found here.
79 locals recommend
Oryana Community Co-op
260 E Tenth StLooking for some organic, local groceries? This is the place for you. A community co-op open to the public for shopping. Everything you could ever need for a great, fresh meal can be found here.
For those stay at "The Nest". This is the perfect spot to pick up a few items or a meal or anything you might have forgotten!
17 locals recommend
Lake Ann Grocery
19619 Maple StFor those stay at "The Nest". This is the perfect spot to pick up a few items or a meal or anything you might have forgotten!
This cute school house turned market and coffee bar. Is the perfect spot to grab whatever is in season along with some coffee on the go.
Lakeview Hill Farm & Market
This cute school house turned market and coffee bar. Is the perfect spot to grab whatever is in season along with some coffee on the go.
Shopping
Lots of local vendors have opened shop in the basement of the commons. Then explore the grounds and discover restaurants, brewery, winery, coffee shops, and lots more.
130 locals recommend
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StLots of local vendors have opened shop in the basement of the commons. Then explore the grounds and discover restaurants, brewery, winery, coffee shops, and lots more.
Super cute shop downtown Suttons Bay with handmade and local items. Tell Chelsey Hey for me and that Kara sent you. Grab ice cream across the street after and then head to the water to take in the view!
9 locals recommend
Poppy Things
326 N St Joseph StSuper cute shop downtown Suttons Bay with handmade and local items. Tell Chelsey Hey for me and that Kara sent you. Grab ice cream across the street after and then head to the water to take in the view!
This little shop is perfect for those that love to antique! A small curated collection of old and new!
Au Sable
This little shop is perfect for those that love to antique! A small curated collection of old and new!
Wilson Antiques
123 S Union StThree floors of antiques! You are bound to find something!
Food scene
Kitchen
1249 Woodmere AveA locals secret spot. Perfect for a quick lunch on the go.
CASH ONLY
This little shack makes some of the best sandwiches in northern Michigan. On the iconic old fishing docks. Grab some food and enjoy the views.
58 locals recommend
Village Cheese Shanty
199 W River StCASH ONLY
This little shack makes some of the best sandwiches in northern Michigan. On the iconic old fishing docks. Grab some food and enjoy the views.
GREAT Italian food. Reservations would be a good idea. Full menu at the bar for those last minute plans.
30 locals recommend
Sorellina
250 E Front StGREAT Italian food. Reservations would be a good idea. Full menu at the bar for those last minute plans.
Very close to the condo. Amazing bake goods. Soup and salad for a quick lunch.
20 locals recommend
Potter's Bakery
908 E Eighth StVery close to the condo. Amazing bake goods. Soup and salad for a quick lunch.
One of our favorite brunch spots, but open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Every meal is great! The earlier the better for weekend brunch to avoid a wait. If its nice out eat on the large patio!
65 locals recommend
The Towne Plaza
203 Cass StOne of our favorite brunch spots, but open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Every meal is great! The earlier the better for weekend brunch to avoid a wait. If its nice out eat on the large patio!
Restaurant, brewhouse with beer garden, winery, ice cream shop, outdoor area for the kids to get energy out. What more could you need in one place?!
55 locals recommend
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake StreetRestaurant, brewhouse with beer garden, winery, ice cream shop, outdoor area for the kids to get energy out. What more could you need in one place?!
Great place to grab a meal or drink after exploring those sand dunes. Loved by many of our past guests!
72 locals recommend
Art's Tavern
6487 W Western AveGreat place to grab a meal or drink after exploring those sand dunes. Loved by many of our past guests!
Great little Mexican restaurant on Front Street. Start with the street corn or guacamole!
62 locals recommend
Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front StGreat little Mexican restaurant on Front Street. Start with the street corn or guacamole!
S2S Sugar to Salt
1371 Gray DrGreat brunch with some awesome original dishes!
Highly recommend reservations for this great brunch location! Start with a cinnamon roll! They serve alcohol for those in need of a mimosa.
31 locals recommend
Red Spire Brunch House
Main EntranceHighly recommend reservations for this great brunch location! Start with a cinnamon roll! They serve alcohol for those in need of a mimosa.
Awesome ice cream spot with some really cool options. We love the pothole. Served in a orange cone!
7 locals recommend
Scoops 22
403 N St Joseph StAwesome ice cream spot with some really cool options. We love the pothole. Served in a orange cone!
Streetside Grille
111 N St Joseph StA locals favorite. Well done comfort food. Open late for drinks
Great prime rib! Also great outdoor patio in the summer and fall.
27 locals recommend
North Country Grill and Pub
420 N St Joseph StGreat prime rib! Also great outdoor patio in the summer and fall.
High end farm to table meal experience. One of the best meals in Suttons Bay. Reservations are usually a must.
32 locals recommend
Wren
303 N St Joseph StHigh end farm to table meal experience. One of the best meals in Suttons Bay. Reservations are usually a must.
Perfect for those stay in Lake Ann. This restaurant is attached to Lake Ann Brewery and offers up great pizza and so much more. Call ahead to order pick up to take to the brewery!
23 locals recommend
Stone Oven
6551 First StPerfect for those stay in Lake Ann. This restaurant is attached to Lake Ann Brewery and offers up great pizza and so much more. Call ahead to order pick up to take to the brewery!
This is one of the higher end restaurants in the area. Menu is fresh and always rotating! Highly recommend.
Modern Bird
This is one of the higher end restaurants in the area. Menu is fresh and always rotating! Highly recommend.
Worth the day trip to Elk Rapids! This restaurant is one of our favorites!
66 locals recommend
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames StWorth the day trip to Elk Rapids! This restaurant is one of our favorites!
Pasta made in house. This small restaurant packs a punch with flavor. Lunch and dinner!
7 locals recommend
The Flying Noodle - Italian Pasta House
136 E Front StPasta made in house. This small restaurant packs a punch with flavor. Lunch and dinner!