What to do and see in Traverse City, Michigan (MI): The Best Nightlife

December 11, 2021 Renato Branum

Traverse City, known as a four-season playground, is now celebrated for quality cuisine, wine and culture. Miles of sugar-sand shoreline include the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with romantic lighthouses and coastal villages. The glacier-sculpted landscape of orchards and vineyards includes 16 golf courses. Swimming, sailing, paddling, hiking and fishing are favorite warm weather activities, while winter turns the region into a playground for skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoers.
Restaurants in Traverse City

1. Traverse City Tours

Excellent
97%
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5.0 based on 961 reviews

Traverse City Tours

We Offer Private And Group Tours All Year Long Of The Northern Michigan Area. Visit Old Mission And Leelanau Peninsula For The Best Wineries In Michigan. 12 Local Microbreweries In The Area. Wine Tours, Microbrew Tours, Dinner And Airport Transportation. Sightseeing Tours. Call Us For Some Great Pricing!!

2. Nolan's Tobacconist

336 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2528 +1 231-946-2640 [email protected] http://www.nolanstobacco.com
Excellent
79%
Good
21%
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5.0 based on 24 reviews

Nolan's Tobacconist

Cigars, Pipes and a real community feel in the heart of downtown Traverse City. The only Cigar Bar in northern Michigan is now open, now featuring outdoor seating!

Reviewed By jack1953

First time visiting a cigar bar. Nolan’s is a great place if you’ve never been to a cigar bar. They have a really nice humidor with a fantastic selection of cigars at reasonable prices. We were in Traverse City visiting our daughter. Mt wife and daughter went shopping downtown and I thought I’d give Nolan’s a try. There’s a nice little bar in a back room, tables, a few couches and a bar stool area at the front of the bar. Great place to sit and watch your favorite team while enjoying a fine cigar and your favorite libations. Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. I will definitely be back.

3. The Coin Slot

346 E Front St Main Level, Traverse City, MI 49684-5766 +1 231-642-5661 [email protected] http://www.thecoinslottc.com
Excellent
83%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
8%
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

The Coin Slot

Chill hangout boasting a full can bar, old-school arcade games & pinball machines in a low-key setting.

4. Bayfront Pedicab

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Bayfront Pedicab

WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE 2019 SEASON. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU IN 2020. Bayfront Pedicab is Traverse City’s FIRST and most experienced rickshaw/Pedicab company. We offer taxi/tour services that include downtown Traverse City brewery and cocktail tours, progressive dinner tours, or just relaxing open air tours of our beautiful area.

5. Brewery Terra Firma

2959 Hartman Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685-8838 +1 231-929-1600 [email protected] http://www.breweryterrafirma.com
Excellent
68%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Brewery Terra Firma

Brewery Terra Firma is a brewery and farm producing culinary-inspired brews in a responsible, sustainable way. Visit our tasting room to sample our creative, balanced beers that we produce using whole ingredients, not flavorings or extracts. The brewery is situated on a small farm minutes from downtown Traverse City where we produce some of the ingredients used in our beers.

Reviewed By R1345IVkimh - Fremont, United States

I love this brewery for their unique beers. In the past i have had a beet beet. This time i had a Honey Basil beer it was very good. The have their own bees on the property. The staff is always friendly.

6. Grand Traverse Tours

Excellent
89%
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5%
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Grand Traverse Tours

Nicest vehicles, professional, fun, knowledgeable & extra accommodating!! Licensed & insured!! Grand Traverse Tours offers join-in wine tours and private wine tours every day of the week. Getting there is half the fun in our fleet of modern Mercedes Benz Sprinter Hightops. Our chauffeurs will get you there in luxury, safety & style. We will make it a tour to remember! Call today 231-947-7433.

7. 123 Speakeasy

123 W Front St Suite 1B, Traverse City, MI 49684-2297 +1 231-753-8841 [email protected] http://www.123speakeasy.com
Excellent
81%
Good
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

123 Speakeasy

Reviewed By rogerd913 - North Boston, United States

One of the unusual things about the cocktail bars in Traverse City is that they readily refer their guests to other, similar establishments. I am not quite sure how this arrangement benefits the referring establishment, but it is a boon to their guests, and is the only reason we found out about the 123 Speakeasy. We set out to find the 123 Speakeasy the day after it was recommended to us. We had the address in hand, and thought we were in front of the correct building - the street number was right there on the door - but there was no mention of a speakeasy (when you think about it, the speakeasies of a century ago didn't advertise themselves, either). Easily confused and looking for guidance, I approached a pretty young lady who was just wrapping up a conversation with someone in front of the building entrance. In an amazing coincidence, she was the owner of 123 Speakeasy. Her name is Christine, and she is as accomplished as she is delightful. She and her husband Taylor own and operate the Speakeasy - we were in the right spot. She told us the story of their business, and invited us to see the lobby (there was no sign of an entrance to the Speakeasy) but they didn't open until 5 pm. We came back promptly at 5:05. I won't reveal the means of access, but the interior of the Speakeasy was literally like something right out of the 1920's. Christine's attention to detail, the full bar, the furnishings, the authentic fixtures, the antique decanters, the (very) low light levels, and the secluded extra rooms all combined to create an atmosphere that was like being transported back in time. This place is in a class unto itself. Christine's attention to detail even showed itself in the restrooms which, I have to say, were extraordinary. Then there was Bobby. He is the bar manager, and the creator of their unique and excellent craft cocktails, of which there are many. He was also serving us from behind the bar. He is entirely focused on enhancing the customer's experience. He is a superb host - quick wit, knowledgeable, charming, and considerate - and he makes some awesome cocktails. It was a wonderful evening. These are some great people doing great things, in a great environment. We can't wait to come back.

8. Tabone Vineyards

14916 Peninsula Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686-9733 +1 231-223-4101 [email protected] http://www.tabonevineyards.com
Excellent
36%
Good
45%
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Terrible
19%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

Tabone Vineyards

Estate winery and tasting room. We produce estate grown wines in small batches, including Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and more. Come join us at the tasting room to try a few!

Reviewed By H9690OQnicoled - Saint Joseph, United States

Laura and Alexandra made our afternoon!! This is a must stop. Great Chardonnay and "wine cocktails".

9. The Loading Dock

205 Lake Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684-2532 +1 231-941-4422
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

10. 7 Monks Taproom

128 S Union St, Traverse City, MI 49684-2611 +1 231-421-8410 http://www.7monkstap.com
Excellent
47%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 19 reviews

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