Farm Club - A cool eatery focusing on in-season and local produce .. most of which is grown on-site in their gardens. They offer local beers and wines, too. Great outdoor spaces!
Mundos Coffee - The best in Traverse City!
Rooftop at the Indigo Hotel - A rooftop bar with the best view of Grand Traverse Bay.
Little Fleet - A super fun ‘locals spot’ that features multiple food trucks of varying cuisines.
Modern Bird - Fantastic eatery and a James Beard Award Winner.
Mawby Winery - Sparkling lovers unite!! This winery does sparkling wines RIGHT. Our favorites are ‘Us’, ‘Sex’ and ‘Detroit’.
Hop Lot - A fun and casual restaurant with tons of outdoor space.
Martha’s Leelanau Table - A fabulous restaurant that sources ingredients locally. Great wine list and cute outdoor space.
Blustone Winery - Another great winery. A favorite is Ad Lib - a nice red table wine.
9 Bean Rows - A fantastic spot for local produce, phenomenal baked goods, woodfired pizzas and more. Casual and fun Northern Michigan spot.
Fishtown - This is a historic area within Leland. Buzzing with neat stores, a candy store and a fantastic sandwich shop along the river leading to Lake Michigan. Trust us when we say this is a must if you are staying in town for awhile!
Aurora Cellars - Northern Michigan makes some fantastic wines! Aurora Cellars in Lake Leelanau is one of the best.
Verterra Tasting Room - Located on the main strip in Leland, Verterra’s tasting room is a great spot to taste and then buy a few bottles of wine. Their wine is very good.
Riverside Inn - A gorgeous restaurant and Inn on the river. Their food is farm to table and is excellent!
The Mill - The Mill is a cozy café alongside the Crystal River in Glen Arbor. Their baked goods, coffee, and lunch items are delicious! They also have a fantastic upscale dining spot called Supper at The Mill, located underneath the café.
Cherry Republic - This is a fun little touristy spot for Cherry everything. A restaurant, coffee shop, ice cream shop and plenty of cherry items to purchase before heading home!
Sleeping Bear Dunes - This is a must! Take a hike up the famous dunes to find some of the best views in Michigan. Bring a water bottle and lots of time!
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive - If you’re looking to take in the beautiful scenery of Glen Arbor, this is a must-see. They have incredible lookouts overlooking Glen Lake, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Lake Michigan.