Variety of appetizers, burgers, specialty meals. Casual wear acceptable.

Offering an excellent breakfast menu. Typical offerings for lunch and dinner. Casual wear acceptable.

A new Mexican restaurant in town, brought to you by the owners of Pearl's in Elk Rapids. Very popular, expect up to a 45 minute wait at peak hours. Casual wear acceptable.

Authentic Italian food, excellent ambiance, reasonable pricing. Casual wear acceptable.

Local brewery with several original beers. Steak and seafood menu. Casual wear acceptable.

Okay, we're all familiar with Ruby's, no description needed. It's here, and it's good. Casual wear acceptable.

Excellent New Orleans cuisine. Live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday. Casual wear acceptable.

Absolutely the best steakhouse in Traverse City. Small seating area, no reservations accepted. Get there early or enjoy a cocktail at the bar! Casual wear acceptable.

Make sure to eat at the tavern on  their famous "Prime Rib Night", held every Friday. Very nice art gallery to browse while waiting for your table.  Casual wear acceptable.

This is the place for jalapeno poppers, hot wings, deep-fried mushrooms, and the like. Casual wear acceptable.

Another brewery on our list- probably says something about us! Very good food, unique recipes (try their Black and Blue Burger!). Casual wear acceptable.

Located in the Grand Traverse Resort, offers "casual dining in an open kitchen atmosphere".  Casual wear acceptable.

Good Chinese food. Need I say more? Casual wear acceptable.

This is a very popular Cajun restaurant approximately 14 miles from downtown TC. Casual wear acceptable.

Offering upscale Italian fare, and a wide assortment of wine. Casual wear acceptable.

One of two locations in TC, this one is closest to our location. Good food, large family-style layout. Try their marguerita's! Casual wear acceptable.

No question about it, hands down, the very best pizza in town. Period. Sit down dining or take out. Casual wear acceptable.

Located on the 16th floor of the Tower at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. Reservations recommended. Semi-formal attire.

With spectacular views of Torch Lake, this is a fun track to play. Another 18 are in process, and should be open in the spring of 2005. Located 17 miles north of Traverse City.

Home of the largest golf league in Traverse City (128 golfers, going off in 4 flights). Elmbrook enjoys scenic views of the East and West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay. This course refuses to penalize good golf shots.

Arnold Palmer design, this course takes full advantage of the rolling terrain. Opened in 1998, this is a favorite of many locals.

A 6,670 yard masterpiece designed by Jerry Matthews, located 35 miles north of Traverse City. Reservations are suggested, but walk-in traffic is accommodated.

You'd have to experience it to believe it. Four championship courses, incredible lodging and amenities. An 85 mile trek from TC, but well worth it.

A fantastic course, laid out along the cherry orchards our region is known for. With views of Suttons Bay and Lake Michigan, you may be tempted to play another 18! Located 20 miles north of Traverse City.

This is a pair of courses you'll remember long after you're gone. If you can survive the first 5 holes on BF, you've done well! Located 45 miles north-east of TC, it's a well spent couple of hours!

Three championship courses with distinct personalities. A must play while in Traverse City. Course designs by Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, and William Newcomb.

27 hole championship course designed by Jerry Matthews. Mix the nines to make a unique 18, or play them all! This course can be challenging if you forget to "play smart" (been there, did that!)

The sister course to Pinecroft, Champion Hill sits atop the highlands of Beulah. Open, rolling fairways with views of Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, and the Platte Lakes.

The two nine's are as different as can be. Front nine is a links layout, try to stay out of the heather. The back nine tightens up with tree-lined fairways and rolling hills.

The sister course of Champion Hill, this course makes extreme use of the hilly terrain. Stunning views, especially of Crystal Lake from the 16th green. Both courses are located approximately 34 miles west of Traverse City.

This is a good course to hone your iron play on. Strategic play will yield low scores. Watch out for their version of "Amen Corner" (14, 15, 16). Smart play is critical on these three holes.

One of the oldest courses in the area. Interlochen Golf Club has tight tree-lined fairways, good course management required.

Another must play while in the TC area. Four championship courses, the most notable being The Legend (Arnold Palmer) and Cedar River (Tom Weiskopf). 33 miles north-east of Traverse City.

Ice skating and fitness facility, home of the Detroit Red Wings training camp. Public skating at Howe Arena.

40 lane bowling center, state of the art scoring equipment. Snack bar, full service adult beverages in Snookers lounge.

Here is a "full service" dining and entertainment complex, featuring Ground Zero dance club with live entertainment. Wide variety of arcade and interactive amusements.

Located at the Holiday Inn, Shimmers has a large dance floor, featuring live music on weekends. Full restaurant on premises.

Located "upstairs" at Timber Lanes, Snookers houses eight 8-foot pool tables, seven TV's, full bar.

Fishing charters for salmon and lake trout in East and West Grand Traverse Bay. Also fishes Lake Michigan from Leland and Frankfurt.

Take a cruise on the tall ship Manitou, a 114 ft. replica of the 1800's cargo schooner commonly found on the Great Lakes.

Located at the entrance to Northwestern Michigan College. 367 seat Milliken Auditorium, museum store, 32 seat video theater.

The observatory, owned by Northwestern Michigan College, the observatory sits 843 feet above sea level. Call for dates and times of public viewing.

The largest indoor waterpark in Northern Michigan. Fantastic family adventure. Lodging, restaurant, spa and salon on premises.

Parasailing over East and West Bays in Traverse City, captain Saburi Boyer has logged over 20,000 flights. Located at Sugar Beach and Holiday Inn.

Home of the Traverse City Civic Players, 358 seat mainstage auditorium. The volunteer based organization has 5 productions scheduled for the 2004-2005 season.

With room for 43 passengers, this 47' catamaran is sure to delight your group. Onboard cash bar, complimentary snacks, cruising the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay daily in July and August.

Flying to heights of 2000-3000 feet, you will be able to see the whole Grand Traverse area. Daily flights (weather permitting) at sunrise and sunset. Experienced F.A.A. Certified pilots.

The 8 day festival is the premier event in Traverse City. Starting annually on the first Saturday in July, the Cherry Festival offers nightly bayside on-stage entertainment, 3 parades. 2 day air show (biennially featuring the Navy Blue Angels).