Guidebook for D4 Guests
Parks & Nature
Go Here! Voted most beautiful in the nation and it is! The GPS pin shows it is on N Manitou. Don't worry, it is not really ONLY on the island. It includes the Manitou Islands. you'll see them from the mainland park.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StGo Here! Voted most beautiful in the nation and it is! The GPS pin shows it is on N Manitou. Don't worry, it is not really ONLY on the island. It includes the Manitou Islands. you'll see them from the mainland park.
This is the Empire village beach, so it is just a stroll away from the library and shops. You'll find the sands, shore, and sunsets of Lake Michigan.
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Empire Beach
This is the Empire village beach, so it is just a stroll away from the library and shops. You'll find the sands, shore, and sunsets of Lake Michigan.
This is a great place to access the beach. The Shalda family were early settlers to Leelanau county and part of the reason there are references to "Bohemia" in northern Michigan. Czech it out! (pun intended)
Shalda Creek
This is a great place to access the beach. The Shalda family were early settlers to Leelanau county and part of the reason there are references to "Bohemia" in northern Michigan. Czech it out! (pun intended)
Nice hike (mostly uphill) and stunning views of the big lake and South Manitou.
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Pyramid Point Trail
Pyramid Point TrailNice hike (mostly uphill) and stunning views of the big lake and South Manitou.
Lake Leelanau DNR Boat Ramp (East)
7000-7998 E Bingham RdGo to the new in 2020 Lime Lake Preserve (other side of the mountain!) There's a framed map on the 2nd bedroom wall of the conservancy locations! I have hiked Whaleback and Houdek. Both are lovely natural areas.
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Leelanau Conservancy
105 1st StGo to the new in 2020 Lime Lake Preserve (other side of the mountain!) There's a framed map on the 2nd bedroom wall of the conservancy locations! I have hiked Whaleback and Houdek. Both are lovely natural areas.
good service, reasonable prices, takes you right out to Lake MI
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Platte River Point
good service, reasonable prices, takes you right out to Lake MI
beautiful area next to (and formerly part of) the historic State Hospital (now the Grand Traverse Commons)
Historic Barns Park
1500 Red Drbeautiful area next to (and formerly part of) the historic State Hospital (now the Grand Traverse Commons)
Inspiration Point
Inspiration Point RoadStunning views. The stone bench provides a pleasant stop to sit, think, and enjoy
Guided bike tours are available from this organization. Search for PHSB.org
Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear
3164 W Harbor HwyGuided bike tours are available from this organization. Search for PHSB.org
Arts & Culture
If there is something happening at the Opera House, go! great venue and good performances.
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City Opera House
106 E Front StIf there is something happening at the Opera House, go! great venue and good performances.
If you are going to catch a movie, why not do it in an intimate setting that used to be the local museum inside the (former) zoo grounds?
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Bijou by the Bay Movie
181 E Grandview PkwyIf you are going to catch a movie, why not do it in an intimate setting that used to be the local museum inside the (former) zoo grounds?
Art collection and events at the Northwestern Michigan College. Initial endowment came from the Chef Pierre family (Dennos)
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Dennos Museum Center
Art collection and events at the Northwestern Michigan College. Initial endowment came from the Chef Pierre family (Dennos)
Wonderful concert series with international artists and shows by campers every summer.
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Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy PkwyWonderful concert series with international artists and shows by campers every summer.
if you are heading to the Grand Traverse Resort, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix, or Petoskey for a day trip, this little gem is on your way!
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Music House Museum
7377 US-31if you are heading to the Grand Traverse Resort, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix, or Petoskey for a day trip, this little gem is on your way!
Entertainment & Activities
it's the national cherry festival! you have to do it at last once.
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National Cherry Festival
521 S Union Stit's the national cherry festival! you have to do it at last once.
Do you bike? Bring your ride! so many trails in the area: Traverse City, Boardman, From Suttons Bay to TC and in the National Lakeshore (Sleeping Bear)
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Tart Trails Inc
148 E Front StDo you bike? Bring your ride! so many trails in the area: Traverse City, Boardman, From Suttons Bay to TC and in the National Lakeshore (Sleeping Bear)
Golf? Got clubs? Bring them. The Condo is nestled between two golf courses!
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Sugar Loaf The Old Course
4512 S Town Line RdGolf? Got clubs? Bring them. The Condo is nestled between two golf courses!
Manitou Passage Golf Club
4600 S Club DrMore Golf!
Leelanau Trail
Leelanau TrailBike in Leelanau!
Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge
2521 N West Bay Shore DrJust north of Suttons Bay.
Took this cruise some years ago. Quiet, peaceful, fun experience. If you have no other excursion planned this would be a wonderful way to see the West Bay area.
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Traverse Tall Ship Co
13258 S W Bay Shore DrTook this cruise some years ago. Quiet, peaceful, fun experience. If you have no other excursion planned this would be a wonderful way to see the West Bay area.
The Polka Festival every year is a week-end long event with musicians from all over.
http://cedarmichigan.biz/polkafestival.htm
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Cedar
The Polka Festival every year is a week-end long event with musicians from all over.
http://cedarmichigan.biz/polkafestival.htm
Don't have a boat, kayak, paddleboard? Rent what you need!
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Leelanau Watersports
Don't have a boat, kayak, paddleboard? Rent what you need!
Go kayaking on the Crystal River!
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Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River RdGo kayaking on the Crystal River!
Tubing and canoeing on the Platte. The end of the trip is the Big Lake. Take a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. You're welcome 😊
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Honor Trading Post
8294 Deadstream RdTubing and canoeing on the Platte. The end of the trip is the Big Lake. Take a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. You're welcome 😊
Good shopping, great beach, restaurants, art. This where you find Cherry Republic and the M22 store
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Glen Arbor
Good shopping, great beach, restaurants, art. This where you find Cherry Republic and the M22 store
Leland Books.
Awesome! crafts, story telling, and
so.
many.
books!
Great folks running the shop, too!
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Leelanau Conservancy
105 1st StLeland Books.
Awesome! crafts, story telling, and
so.
many.
books!
Great folks running the shop, too!
Down in Honor, right on US 31.
Historic, iconic, socially-distanced movie going!
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Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
9812 Honor HwyDown in Honor, right on US 31.
Historic, iconic, socially-distanced movie going!
Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
10781 E Cherry Bend Rd
Lighthouse West Natural Area: Leelanau Conservancy
14999 North Cathead Bay DriveShopping
You're up north, you kind have to go to Leland and Fishtown. you'll find little shops, and stores right on the docks and up on M-22 (yes, THAT M-22, the one you see on the back of many cars). Drive M-22 and you will know why they want that sticker. ;-)
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Fishtown
203 W River StYou're up north, you kind have to go to Leland and Fishtown. you'll find little shops, and stores right on the docks and up on M-22 (yes, THAT M-22, the one you see on the back of many cars). Drive M-22 and you will know why they want that sticker. ;-)
A market when you're shopping for "something cherry" Totally fun place to stop for a visit, many tastes and treats to take home. 🍒
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Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake StreetA market when you're shopping for "something cherry" Totally fun place to stop for a visit, many tastes and treats to take home. 🍒
Caution! You will spend too much money here! NOT because they are expensive, but because it is all so tasty you will buy too much!!
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Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front StCaution! You will spend too much money here! NOT because they are expensive, but because it is all so tasty you will buy too much!!
Part of a female franchise started in Muskegon, specializing in all things cheese. What could be better?! SUCH GOOD CHEESE.🧀
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The Cheese Lady
600 W Front StPart of a female franchise started in Muskegon, specializing in all things cheese. What could be better?! SUCH GOOD CHEESE.🧀
This is the former State Hospital for the Mentally Ill, rehabilitated as shops, restaurants, condos, etc. Artists ' gallery on the walls, you can take a self-guided tour and hear the history, walk the grounds, grab a coffee, browse a book store, eat a gourmet meal, you choose!
TAKE THE TOUR. so much wonderful history and insight!
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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StThis is the former State Hospital for the Mentally Ill, rehabilitated as shops, restaurants, condos, etc. Artists ' gallery on the walls, you can take a self-guided tour and hear the history, walk the grounds, grab a coffee, browse a book store, eat a gourmet meal, you choose!
TAKE THE TOUR. so much wonderful history and insight!
Laughing Fish: mom and daughter artists with things to take-away and do with the kiddos, Bahle's, Enerdyne for the science buff in the family, Bayside Gallery, the Bay Theatre! Case Daniels Jewelry and Sporck Tileart.
Highly recommended by my friend Carol: meatloaf cupcakes at Streetside Cafe.
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Suttons Bay
Laughing Fish: mom and daughter artists with things to take-away and do with the kiddos, Bahle's, Enerdyne for the science buff in the family, Bayside Gallery, the Bay Theatre! Case Daniels Jewelry and Sporck Tileart.
Highly recommended by my friend Carol: meatloaf cupcakes at Streetside Cafe.
Right here in Cedar: all that beautiful Polish dishware, Baltic amber, specialty foods and fresh eggs from the farm. No need to travel far away.
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Polish Art Center
8994 S Kasson StRight here in Cedar: all that beautiful Polish dishware, Baltic amber, specialty foods and fresh eggs from the farm. No need to travel far away.
Used to be a whole compound in the woods: little log cabin stores and a wonderful restaurant where we enjoyed many a Sunday afternoon. Anything near Torch Lake is worth a stop.
Interesting note: Bel Lago sells the Brownwood Acres mustards!
Brownwood Acres Foods Inc.
4819 US-31Used to be a whole compound in the woods: little log cabin stores and a wonderful restaurant where we enjoyed many a Sunday afternoon. Anything near Torch Lake is worth a stop.
Interesting note: Bel Lago sells the Brownwood Acres mustards!
Before there were wineries, foodie destinations, and cherry everything stores, there was Benjamin Twiggs
Benjamin Twiggs
1213 E Front StBefore there were wineries, foodie destinations, and cherry everything stores, there was Benjamin Twiggs
LOL. American Spoon is near the State Theatre. It is NOT in the theater. More yummy gourmet food treats.
American Spoon
230 E Front StLOL. American Spoon is near the State Theatre. It is NOT in the theater. More yummy gourmet food treats.
I like the Leelanau Farmer's Market at the marina on Saturday morning (check out the jewelry makers' stalls!), shopping throughout town any day, the Bay Theater, go to Streetside Grille for the meatloaf cupcakes, Boone's and the overall vibe of this charming town.
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Suttons Bay
I like the Leelanau Farmer's Market at the marina on Saturday morning (check out the jewelry makers' stalls!), shopping throughout town any day, the Bay Theater, go to Streetside Grille for the meatloaf cupcakes, Boone's and the overall vibe of this charming town.
also in Leland and Glen Arbor! Family-owned and produced, they have a wide selection of local themed shirts, sweatshirts, and carvings to use and take home. My cribbage board in the condo came from them! Great prices
Momentum Outfitters - Traverse City
211 E Front Stalso in Leland and Glen Arbor! Family-owned and produced, they have a wide selection of local themed shirts, sweatshirts, and carvings to use and take home. My cribbage board in the condo came from them! Great prices
Leland.
Fun place to shop for stuff to take home to remember your trip. Good sticker selection
Two Fish Gallery
104 W River StLeland.
Fun place to shop for stuff to take home to remember your trip. Good sticker selection
Suttons Bay.
Go here. Mother/daughter artist duo create and run the shop. Fun place to get crafts for the kids' rainy day activities and memory-making, too!
Laughing Fish Gallery
305 N St Joseph StSuttons Bay.
Go here. Mother/daughter artist duo create and run the shop. Fun place to get crafts for the kids' rainy day activities and memory-making, too!
Food and Beverages
wine tasting close by, very helpful staff and stunning views! one of my favorites!
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Bel Lago Vineyards & Winery
6530 S Lake Shore Drwine tasting close by, very helpful staff and stunning views! one of my favorites!
Good Harbor Vineyards
34 S Manitou Trailanother one close by and a good buy!
Restaurant and brewing. Right down town. Always hopping. hard to believe the Big Boy restaurant used to be in there.
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Mackinaw Brewing Company
161 E Front StRestaurant and brewing. Right down town. Always hopping. hard to believe the Big Boy restaurant used to be in there.
Traverse City original. Been around for decades.
Alert: there will taxidermy dining with you. if that's not your thing, don't go here.
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Sleder's Family Tavern
717 Randolph StTraverse City original. Been around for decades.
Alert: there will taxidermy dining with you. if that's not your thing, don't go here.
Brewery and Food dining al fresco, so family friendly! Kids love it. Not a good option if cold and rainy, tho
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Hop Lot Brewing Company station
Brewery and Food dining al fresco, so family friendly! Kids love it. Not a good option if cold and rainy, tho
Red Ginger
237 E Front Stlove their Pad Thai
Downtown location and one of two in TC. What can I say? they treat the egg with respect and love and give their customers value and yummy food. Been a favorite of mine for years.
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The Omelette Shoppe
124 Cass StDowntown location and one of two in TC. What can I say? they treat the egg with respect and love and give their customers value and yummy food. Been a favorite of mine for years.
Brewing and restaurant. Another good one. There are SO MANY places to eat, btw. 🥗🍺
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North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front StBrewing and restaurant. Another good one. There are SO MANY places to eat, btw. 🥗🍺
You drove by on your way here. Just south of Cedar. Dine al fresco on fresh Mexican. Local. Fun. Friendly. Do it! 🥑🌮
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Cedar Sol Hydro Farm
9452 S Cedar RdYou drove by on your way here. Just south of Cedar. Dine al fresco on fresh Mexican. Local. Fun. Friendly. Do it! 🥑🌮
only about 3 miles from the condo. Pizza! Really good. Check their menu on line and call ahead for drive up pick up.🍕
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Market 22
497 E Harbor Hwyonly about 3 miles from the condo. Pizza! Really good. Check their menu on line and call ahead for drive up pick up.🍕
Pegtown Station
8654 S Maple City RdClose by in Maple City.
breakfast, sandwiches, pizza! 🍕🍔🥓🥞
Shipwreck Cafe
11691 S Lacore RdIn Empire. Try the Edmund Fitzgerald! 🍔
Very cool Traverse City place, good food, and socially responsible!🍜
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The Good Bowl
328 E Front StVery cool Traverse City place, good food, and socially responsible!🍜
Right in Cedar. Scooped and soft serve, all kinds of goodies! Tip well! Some of the kids are saving up for college!🍦💙
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Blue Moon Ice Cream Shop
9032 S Kasson StRight in Cedar. Scooped and soft serve, all kinds of goodies! Tip well! Some of the kids are saving up for college!🍦💙
Cedar River Coffee Company
9104 South Kasson StreetSeeking coffee? This is the way! Right in Cedar.
I LOVE their pizza (because I like a think/Sicilian style crust). They also have a curling arena in the back. Yup. a CURLING arena (rink? court?)
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Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse
172 W Burdickville RdI LOVE their pizza (because I like a think/Sicilian style crust). They also have a curling arena in the back. Yup. a CURLING arena (rink? court?)
a little out of the way, but worth it. Go on your birthday and they will discount your order the same percent as your age! you can also find Moomers in local stores.
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Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake Rda little out of the way, but worth it. Go on your birthday and they will discount your order the same percent as your age! you can also find Moomers in local stores.
Yummy English Muffins. casual and friendly vibe, with an impressive menu. If you are going to the Commons, try this for breakfast or lunch (no evening hours)
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S2S Sugar to Salt
1371 Gray DrYummy English Muffins. casual and friendly vibe, with an impressive menu. If you are going to the Commons, try this for breakfast or lunch (no evening hours)
Marvelous Raclette! They have been making cheese (and winning awards) for years. Stop by for a taste.
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Leelanau Cheese
3324 S W Bay Shore DrMarvelous Raclette! They have been making cheese (and winning awards) for years. Stop by for a taste.
Essentials
Meijer are the original "super store" of the Midwest. Started here in Michigan.
It will be busy, but you'll find just about anything you need.
Warning, the parking can be frustrating. You have both locals and visitors wanting the limited space ;-)
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Meijer
3955 N U.S. 31 SMeijer are the original "super store" of the Midwest. Started here in Michigan.
It will be busy, but you'll find just about anything you need.
Warning, the parking can be frustrating. You have both locals and visitors wanting the limited space ;-)
Closer to the condo, smaller than Meijer, will have most of what you need in the "grocery" category, with a few other seasonal things
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Tom's Food Market
13940 S W Bay Shore DrCloser to the condo, smaller than Meijer, will have most of what you need in the "grocery" category, with a few other seasonal things
local grocery store in cedar. if you forgot something and don't want to go to TC, go here. also, good local kielbasa!
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Buntings Cedar Market Inc
9054 S Cedar Rdlocal grocery store in cedar. if you forgot something and don't want to go to TC, go here. also, good local kielbasa!
You won't need a hardware store, but if you did, Rich and his family will help you! They even have a cat and dog in residence.
Cedar Hardware
8925 S Kasson StYou won't need a hardware store, but if you did, Rich and his family will help you! They even have a cat and dog in residence.
Lake Leelanau.
Homemade, authentic Mexican and Indian dishes/sauces AND a good variety of Moomer's ice cream.
Who knew?!
Good selection/stock and reasonable prices.
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NJ's Grocery
115 W Philip StLake Leelanau.
Homemade, authentic Mexican and Indian dishes/sauces AND a good variety of Moomer's ice cream.
Who knew?!
Good selection/stock and reasonable prices.