Guidebook for Traverse City

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Guidebook for Traverse City

Food Scene

Live music, local microbrews, great food!
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Rare Bird Brewpub
229 Lake Ave
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Live music, local microbrews, great food!
Grab a coffee and fresh pastry! The owner really knows his stuff! They offer several styles of sourdough leavened bread and french pastries
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Common Good Bakery
537 W Fourteenth St
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Grab a coffee and fresh pastry! The owner really knows his stuff! They offer several styles of sourdough leavened bread and french pastries
Located in the Grand Traverse Commons, Pepe Nero offers two dining experiences in one restaurant: the lounge for a more relaxed, open feel near the bar or the dining area. Enjoy the same excellent food with slightly different menus / portions. The Sicilian owner puts together classic and delicious dishes
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PepeNero
700 Cottageview Dr
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Located in the Grand Traverse Commons, Pepe Nero offers two dining experiences in one restaurant: the lounge for a more relaxed, open feel near the bar or the dining area. Enjoy the same excellent food with slightly different menus / portions. The Sicilian owner puts together classic and delicious dishes
They care about coffee! Pour over or brewed to order, along with espresso and tea. Small breakfast offerings are available in the glass case where you order
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BLK \ MRKT
144 Hall St
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They care about coffee! Pour over or brewed to order, along with espresso and tea. Small breakfast offerings are available in the glass case where you order
A taproom with an amazing beer selection and a small-but-mighty menu. It's my go-to for a burger and fries. They' also keep their menu fresh and feature local farm raised food.
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7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union St
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A taproom with an amazing beer selection and a small-but-mighty menu. It's my go-to for a burger and fries. They' also keep their menu fresh and feature local farm raised food.
The little fleet bar hosts many food trucks throughout the warm months. It's at the east end of the downtown area. Something for everyone!
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The Little Fleet
448 E Front St
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The little fleet bar hosts many food trucks throughout the warm months. It's at the east end of the downtown area. Something for everyone!
Bubba's has a wide ranging American-fare menu. I'm mostly listing them here because they have a fun play on the Canadian dish "poutine" that includes tator tots on their breakfast menu!
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Bubba's
428 E Front St
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Bubba's has a wide ranging American-fare menu. I'm mostly listing them here because they have a fun play on the Canadian dish "poutine" that includes tator tots on their breakfast menu!
Raduno has great eat-in or take out Italian pastas, charcuterie, and deli choices!
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Raduno
545 E Eighth St
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Raduno has great eat-in or take out Italian pastas, charcuterie, and deli choices!

Drinks & Nightlife

This microbrewery makes a commitment to host community events such as Here:Say storytelling and many live bands. Great beers and a decent pub menu. There are games and family style bench seating options available.
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The Workshop Brewing Company
221 Garland St
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This microbrewery makes a commitment to host community events such as Here:Say storytelling and many live bands. Great beers and a decent pub menu. There are games and family style bench seating options available.
Go to the top of the hotel and enjoy a great view of the city! Enjoy a drink at the bar and hear live piano music
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Minervas Restaurant & Bar
300 East State Street
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Go to the top of the hotel and enjoy a great view of the city! Enjoy a drink at the bar and hear live piano music

Parks & Nature

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Clinch Park
111 E Grandview Pkwy
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Spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands
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Pyramid Point Trail
Basch Road
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Spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the Manitou Islands
Bike along Boardman Lake and grab a bite to eat or beer at the Filling Station
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Traverse Area Recreation Trail
Traverse Area Recreation Trail
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Bike along Boardman Lake and grab a bite to eat or beer at the Filling Station

Arts & Culture

The Inuit Exhibit is sweet and special
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The Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College
1410 College Dr
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The Inuit Exhibit is sweet and special
Interlochen arts camp and boarding high school offers student and faculty performances year-round, along with big name performances in Kresge and Corson Auditoriums.
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Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy Pkwy
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Interlochen arts camp and boarding high school offers student and faculty performances year-round, along with big name performances in Kresge and Corson Auditoriums.

Shopping

From furs to soap to coffee, there are eclectic offerings. Take time to wander the winding halls! There are historic tours as well
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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh St
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From furs to soap to coffee, there are eclectic offerings. Take time to wander the winding halls! There are historic tours as well

Grocery Stores

Within walking distance!
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Tom's Food Market
13940 S W Bay Shore Dr
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Within walking distance!
Within walking distance!
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Oryana Community Co-op
260 E Tenth St
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Within walking distance!
Meijer is a full stop grocery (and everything else) store!
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Meijer
3955 N U.S. 31 S
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Meijer is a full stop grocery (and everything else) store!

Rainy Day options

They have all the classics!
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The Coin Slot
346 E Front St
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They have all the classics!
Beautifully restored and volunteer run! See movies that may not be on a typical big-screen
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State Theatre
233 E Front St
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Beautifully restored and volunteer run! See movies that may not be on a typical big-screen