26 Fun Things To Do In
Downtown Traverse City
Evening Entertainment in Downtown Traverse City
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Downtown Traverse City has long been one of the best hubs for entertainment throughout the region, and it remains one of the top places to be and be seen enjoying nightlife activities.
After dining at one our amazing restaurants, you can check out a movie at the State Theatre, see a play at the Old Town Playhouse, or a performance at the City Opera House. Shop to later hours and experience a variety of hotspots for all ages in Downtown TC!
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- Rise and shine, within a few blocks, discover numerous breakfast cafe's and coffee shops to help you get your day started
- Stroll over to any of our 3 Downtown Farmers markets
- Turn off your phone and stay out of reach, bask in the sand at Clinch Park Beach
- Join in on a little, competition of sorts, at the Volleyball Beach, volleyball courts
- Take a relaxing wind filled trip, climb aboard and pretend your captain of a Tall Ship
- Visit the Traverse Area District Library and Learning Garden & Hull Park
- Take a pleasant stroll, exercise your feet, with a window shopping walk down Front Street.
- Relax, play frisbee or fly a kite, at the fresh air waterfront Open Space site.
- Hop on the boardwalk of the Boardman River to go duck and bird watching
- Go swimming or snorkeling off West End Beach old pier graveyard, foot of Spruce St.
- Check out the selection of Diners Downtown or get it to go for a Picnic Basket Lunch
- Go hiking, biking or rollerblading on the TART Trails
- Stroll through the Grand Traverse Commons and Marvel at Architecture of Bygone Eras
- Meander Sixth & Washington St's. and marvel forefathers diversity of Victorian Architecture
- Go back in time, discover our Heritage at The Grand Traverse Heritage Center
- Walk the boardwalks of the Boardman River, Downtown and Boardman Lake Trail.
- Play a game of frisbee golf at the Civic Center frisbee golf course
- Hike, bike, ski, snowshoe trails at Grand Traverse Commons Property
- Stop in and swill a fresh cold mug of local brew from any of our downtown breweries
- Take in a movie at the Classically restored State Theatre
- Dine in any of the Fabulous Downtown Restaurants or take it out to the Beach
- Take a trip to the Top of the Park in the Beacon Lounge to View Downtown from Above
- See a show at the City Opera House
- Catch a Play at the Old Town Playhouse
- Walk out the Pier at Clinch Park Marina and Watch the Sun Set
- Lay back after dark in the Open Space Park and Gaze at the moon, the stars, and northern lights
Poppycocks offers up local jazz performers who play their tunes every Friday and Saturday evening.
You can find live music from bluegrass, rock n' roll, blues, and funk at the Union Street Station, Lil Bo Pub & Grille as well as Kilkenny's. Try the top of the Park Place Beacon Lounge for great views of the city and bay where they offer entertainment on Sunday and Monday nights.
The beer scene in Northern Michigan is growing rapidly with handcrafted brews that are something special to talk about. Try a fresh cold one at Northpeak Brewing Co, Mackinaw Brewing Co or Right Brain Brewery among many others.
More locally brewed beers from around the region and beyond can be experienced at The Brew and 7 Monks Taproom.
There is something for everyone when it comes to nightlife in Downtown Traverse City with venues for all ages. Don't miss out, there is fun to be had!
