Guidebook for Interlochen
Food Scene
Generous portions including adult beverages. Best onion rings anywhere
38 locals recommend
Hofbrau Steak House & American Grille
2784 M-137Generous portions including adult beverages. Best onion rings anywhere
Bud's
3061 M-137Gift shop and quality food from breakfast to dinner.
There are 10 or more good to great places to eat in downtown Traverse City. North Peak is the western edge of the downtown area.
85 locals recommend
North Peak Brewing Company
400 W Front StThere are 10 or more good to great places to eat in downtown Traverse City. North Peak is the western edge of the downtown area.
Insanely great steaks, ribs and seafood. Portions are immense.
46 locals recommend
Boone's Long Lake Inn
7208 Secor RdInsanely great steaks, ribs and seafood. Portions are immense.
Excellent comfort food as well as their own beers and spirits. Very popular so avoid peak times.
66 locals recommend
Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant & Brewery
13512 Peninsula DrExcellent comfort food as well as their own beers and spirits. Very popular so avoid peak times.
Essentials
Tom's Food Markets
9475 Market DrComplete, relatively new grocery with fair prices.
Entertainment & Activities
Golf, paintball, summer luge, great dining about 30 minutes from the cottage
135 locals recommend
Crystal Mountain
Golf, paintball, summer luge, great dining about 30 minutes from the cottage
Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel
7741 M-72Nice casino about 40 minutes from cottage
Parks & Nature
The dunes are located just north of Empire, not on the island.
The dune walk and dune drop to Lake Michigan are spectacular. Afterwards, go to Glen Arbor and choose amongst a bunch of restaurants for great food.
303 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StThe dunes are located just north of Empire, not on the island.
The dune walk and dune drop to Lake Michigan are spectacular. Afterwards, go to Glen Arbor and choose amongst a bunch of restaurants for great food.
Sightseeing
Tip of the Old Mission Peninsula where a disused lighthouse stands. Wonderful view of Grand Traverse bay and beautiful drive.
9 locals recommend
Old Mission Point Park
4001-4475 Murray RdTip of the Old Mission Peninsula where a disused lighthouse stands. Wonderful view of Grand Traverse bay and beautiful drive.