Family Friendly Faves
Food scene
Ice cream on the farm, right down the road from house - be prepared for a long line
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Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake RdIce cream on the farm, right down the road from house - be prepared for a long line
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrHuge outdoor space with a true "up north" vibe
Slabtown Burgers
826 W Front StQuick burgers and milk shakes
Tacos, tamales and quesadillas. Local favorite for lunch at the historic state hospital grounds.
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Spanglish
1333 Yellow DrTacos, tamales and quesadillas. Local favorite for lunch at the historic state hospital grounds.
Grand Traverse Pie Company
525 W Front StBreakfast, lunch & dinner
The Little Fleet
448 E Front StFood trucks – something for everyone
Potter's Bakery
908 E Eighth StLocal favorite for donuts and sweets
Wood-fired pizza and beer. Great outdoor space, easy parking, try the s'more pizza for dessert
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The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlWood-fired pizza and beer. Great outdoor space, easy parking, try the s'more pizza for dessert
Spacious outdoor area for grabbing a drink or snack. Kids are welcome to run and play in lawn.
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Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau DriveSpacious outdoor area for grabbing a drink or snack. Kids are welcome to run and play in lawn.
Grab a pizza and beer while the kids run around, live music most evenings on the weekend. 2 minutes from house
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Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72Grab a pizza and beer while the kids run around, live music most evenings on the weekend. 2 minutes from house
Barrio Traverse City
Tacos!
Village Cheese Shanty
199 W River StIconic sandwiches - get their pretzel bread. CASH ONLY
Things to Do
Located in the Glen Arbor this is a great river for beginner kayakers as it's calm, crystal clear, shallow water. You can rent a tandem kayaks too.
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Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River RdLocated in the Glen Arbor this is a great river for beginner kayakers as it's calm, crystal clear, shallow water. You can rent a tandem kayaks too.
Rent bikes and ride on the paved TART trail.
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McLain Cycle & Fitness on E. 8th St.
750 E Eighth StRent bikes and ride on the paved TART trail.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Park
1710 US-31Putt-Putt Golf
Everyone loves running down the sand dunes, especially kids!
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Dune Climb Lot station
Everyone loves running down the sand dunes, especially kids!
I recommend doing the drive and stopping at the lookouts
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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune HighwayI recommend doing the drive and stopping at the lookouts
ELEV8 Climbing and Fitness
777 Boyd AvenueClimbing gym, great rainy day activity
Beaches
When walking towards the beach go to the left and you'll find Otter Creek. Clear, shallow water that's really fun for kids. Stay for a sunset and have a bonfire on the beach. Fires are allowed anywhere on the beach.
**Sleeping Bear Parks day pass required for parking here.
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Esch Beach
Esch RoadWhen walking towards the beach go to the left and you'll find Otter Creek. Clear, shallow water that's really fun for kids. Stay for a sunset and have a bonfire on the beach. Fires are allowed anywhere on the beach.
**Sleeping Bear Parks day pass required for parking here.
Bryant Park
1101 Peninsula DrGreat beach for families in TC, bathrooms on site
Great beach for families in Downtown TC, bathrooms and concessions on site
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Clinch Park
111 E Grandview PkwyGreat beach for families in Downtown TC, bathrooms and concessions on site
If you're touring Old Mission Peninsula go to this beach (playground and rustic bathroom on site)
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Haserot Beach
If you're touring Old Mission Peninsula go to this beach (playground and rustic bathroom on site)
Suttons Bay Beach
Van's Beach
205 Cedar StSearch for Leland Bluestones on this beach