Clinch Park: Marina & Train
At the water's edge, Clinch Park is easily accessible by a pedestrian tunnel under Grandview Parkway at Cass Street. The Park includes one of Michigan's greatest urban beaches as well as a miniature train that runs through the park and along the marina.

Traverse Area Recreation Trail (TART)
Over seven miles of paved pathway winds through the heart of downtown and beyond. The TART Trail is a year round haven for foot-powered recreationalists.  Contact TART for more information.

Old Town Playhouse
Located at 8th and Cass Streets, the Old Town Playhouse features the year-round musical and dramatic work of the Traverse City Civic Players.

City Opera House
Constructed in 1891, the City Opera House hosts exhibits, performance events, receptions, meetings and walk-in admirers. This historic landmark has recently been renovated and expanded to include a grand street-level lobby. See the beautiful City Opera House in a video here.

Comedy Arts Festival

The inaugural Comedy Arts Festival will take place in Downtown Traverse City February 2010. Cure your winter blues and laugh a little while freezing your butt off!

National Cherry Festival

The National Cherry Festival celebrates all things cherry during this one week festival in July. 

Traverse City Film Festival

One of the midwest's largest film festivals, celebrating Just Great Movies for a week at the end of July/beginning of August.

State Theatre
The State Theatre was recently purchased and renovated by the Traverse City Film Festival and offers films day and night.

TREAT Tickets

A one stop shop for purchasing are tickets for performing arts venues. Browse the link to see what is taking place in the Grand Traverse Region.

The Open Space, Hannah, Lay and Veterans Parks
The jewel of Traverse City parks is the Open Space at the foot of Grand Traverse Bay. The Open Space hosts everything from main stage National Cherry Festival events to everyday enjoyment. All of Traverse City's parks accent an exceptionally beautiful surrounding environment.

Boardman River & River Walk
Traverse City is a true reflection of Michigan's water wonderland theme. The Boardman River winds through downtown and connects with the River Walk. The boardwalk-style walkway is accessible at Cass Street near the Chamber of Commerce.

Visitor Centers
Three convenient visitor and information centers are located minutes from each other. The Visitor Center is operated by theTraverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau and is open to answer questions, make reservations, or offer guidance.  The Traverse Area Chamber of Commercepromotes economic development hub for the region, providing research, data and information.  The Downtown Traverse City Association office is located at 303 E. State Street. From information on retailing opportunities and parking to a list of stores or events, the DTCA office is a one-stop information source for downtown.

WIFI Hot Spots

Blue Tractor Cook Shop

Brady's Bar

Dish Cafe

Espresso Bay

Firefly

Grand Traverse Pie Co.

Holiday Inn West Bay

Horizon Books

House of Doggs

Loading Dock

Morsels

North Peak Brewing Co.

Omelette Shoppe

Pangea Pizza Pub

Park Place Hotel

Right Brain Brewery