home Plan Your Traverse City Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Wine country golf on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay
Northern Michigan's crown jewel pairs world-class golf — headlined by the clifftop links of Arcadia Bluffs — with a booming wine trail, craft beer scene, and stunning Lake Michigan sunsets. Traverse City delivers a full-spectrum trip.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Traverse City — curated for groups.
7 coursesSummer, Fall TVC (10 min drive)50-200k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-16
$800-$2500/night
Old Mission Peninsula and East/West Bay lakefront homes
full kitchen lake access fire pit hot tub dock game room
resort house Sleeps 12-16
$600-$1500/night
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa area
full kitchen resort pool access golf on-site spa
Dining
The Boathouse Restaurant $$$ seafood Right on the water at the Traverse City marina — Great Lakes perch and whitefish
4.4 stars
Trattoria Stella $$$$ italian Northern Italian in a converted psychiatric hospital — one of the best restaurants in Michigan
4.7 stars
Red Ginger $$$ sushi Pan-Asian with excellent sushi — private dining room fits big groups
4.5 stars
Firefly $$ farm-to-table New American with local farm partnerships — outdoor patio overlooking downtown
4.6 stars
Bubba's $ bbq No-frills BBQ joint with massive portions — brisket, pulled pork, and smoked chicken
4.3 stars
Boone's Long Lake Inn $$$ steakhouse Rustic Northern Michigan charm with legendary steaks, prime rib, and generous portions in a warm lakeside setting
4.5 stars Nightlife
The Workshop Brewing Company brewpub Craft beer in a converted warehouse — large outdoor area, food trucks, live music
7 Monks Taproom Late Night sports bar 50+ taps of Michigan craft beer, TVs everywhere, solid food menu
Rare Bird Brewpub brewpub Neighborhood brewery with award-winning IPAs and a laid-back patio
Low Bar Late Night cocktail Speakeasy-style cocktail lounge below street level — craft drinks, dim lighting
U&I Lounge Late Night dive Beloved local dive bar since 1938 — cheap drinks, pool tables, zero pretense
Activities Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour winery half day $30-$80/pp
9 wineries on a single peninsula — Riesling, Pinot Grigio, and cherry wines with bay views
Grand Traverse Bay Boat Rental boat rental half day $60-$120/pp
Pontoon or powerboat on crystal-clear Grand Traverse Bay — swimming, tubing, sunset cruises
Sleeping Bear Dunes Hike hiking 3-4 hours $0-$20/pp
Named 'Most Beautiful Place in America' by Good Morning America — massive sand dunes on Lake Michigan
TC Brewery Crawl brewery 3-4 hours $25-$50/pp
Hit Workshop, Rare Bird, Right Brain, and Filling Station — all walkable downtown
Traverse City Fly Fishing fishing half day $150-$250/pp
Wade or float the Boardman, Manistee, or Pere Marquette rivers for trout and salmon
