This is such an absolute gem of a place! We love visiting these gardens whenever we are in town…read more They are so well maintained, and the volunteers are so friendly and love to share their knowledge about both the plants and the history. It is a perfect opportunity to learn and stretch your legs. Festival it is free to walk around the grounds and take in the breathtaking views that this site provides here in the shadows of the spires of this former state hospital. The children's garden, fairy garden and Japanese gardens are all breathtakingly, beautiful, and fun to explore how fortunate the city is to have Such a place to retreat to.

It is totally free, including guided tours. They do request donations as the place is fully funded…read moreby donations and grants. They have a large grounds with a lot of different gardens and the old farm buildings being repurposed. The history of the place is interesting: The land was initially part of the Grand Traverse Commons, which was once the site of the Traverse City State Hospital, a mental institution. They have healing gardens, labyrinth, fairy garden, Asian garden, fire resistant garden, community garden, etc... they also have a lot of trails and a self guided tour with a map. The guided tours are done by volunteers.

Had a wonderful experience at the parlor during a recent get away to Traverse City. Went with a…read morelarge group of friends and it had more than enough space to accommodate our group of 12. The waitress was very cheerful and attentive making for a fun experience. The happy hour at this place can't be beat half off all drinks. The drinks were all delicious. It was apparent they were made by a bartender that cares about his craft. The food was also great we just got some snacks but everything was so good especially the hummus and burrata.

Tonight's band started out great, then got stuck jamming, stayed on the same tune, same 3-4 bars,…read morefor over 20 minutes, or more, we left, many left, they had no regard or awareness of their audience. A shame. Bartenders were fabulous!

All was great!! Service food and ambiance. We had a party of 12 and everyone enjoyed their meals.read more

Pass on this one for a place that knows how to manage a tab and not threaten to ban you when you…read moredispute additional drinks that were not consumed by your party or authorized by the credit card holder. If you're in this position, take the ban. Voluntarily choose to make it a lifetime ban, because ew, sketchy business practices regarding your personal finances. Yikes. Same DJs as other bars in town, so it's nothing special. Owner is a special type of combative weirdo. I'd rate it less than one star if I could.

The Mercato is a collection of shops in the now repurposed Traverse City State Hospital. I wouldn't…read morereally call it a mall, but I guess by definition it fits? Anyway, the shops are teeny tiny but pack a wallop by being beautifully curated and uniquely configured. I think I purchased more here than I have at any other shopping excursion I've had all year. They've got a shop dedicated to alpaca wool goods, a more gentleman focused shop called the Haberdashery, a pet boutique, a used bookstore, a toy store, and many others including my favorite of them all, Moonstruck Gardens, which is packed full of delightful art, stickers, home decor, and more. They also have dining options and a coffee shop if you're thirsty or a little peckish. The layout can be a little confusing but there's plenty of signage to help you along the way. But the beauty of it is just exploring and finding the fun around every corner.

What a fascinating place. The building and grounds are lovely. First of all the building is a…read morerefurbishment asylum. Some say haunted. They did a lovely job restoring this property. There are lovely specialty shops and a few restaurants. One of the restaurants is one of the most highly rated in town. The shops have some interesting handy craft work .. wood, pottery. Jewelry. Decorative glass. .

Our experience at the Delamar Traverse City was exceptional. This was a quick, but special trip to…read morecelebrate my Wife's 50th birthday. The staff was super friendly and accommodating from the moment we walked in the door, while the lobby and sprawling yet open hallway compelled us to peruse the guest options (i.e. heated indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, onsite highly rated restaurant, comfortable indoor and outdoor gathering areas, outdoor bar, great coffee stand, etc.). We were surprised by an upgraded room - corner suite due to our special celebration. The room was amazing - spacious, comfortable and with a great lake view, a full and half bath. The workout room is small and leaves a bit to be desired if you are used to a gym, but does the trick for a one-off cardio or strength training. I would highly recommend the Delamar for a romantic getaway, a great place to stay for a wine tour on the Old Mission Point, a family trip, a work trip and more. This is a first rate place that is worth the slightly higher price vs. nearly competitive hotels. Thank you Delamar Staff for an amazing experience!

Five star PRICES for substandard rooms. Torn furniture, dangerous bath/ shower design…read more An excellent wedding venue, but takes advantage of parties having a wedding.

Outside of main Traverse City area but we stopped in for pizza and drinks in the way back from…read moreLeland and Empire Beach. Service was efficient and although ll digital ordering lacks personal touch the food came out quickly and staff was friendly. Sun was going down so nice time to sit outside and enjoy the live music by a full band.

My family and I went apple picking at Jacob's Farm and had a great time! We were able to find some…read moreapples, but most of the fruit such as apples, peaches, pears, and cherries was already picked over, so I'd recommend going earlier in the season. It was a little confusing at first since no one was around to guide us, but a kind staff member eventually helped. You pay after picking by Venmo, cash drop box, or at the bar. Just note that if you pay at the bar, tax is added. They had live music while we were there, the pizza smelled amazing, and the cider options at the bar were great. They also have a corn maze, which looked fun, though my husband chickened out thanks to Children of the Corn . Overall, it's a good family spot. Just plan your visit early for the best fruit-picking experience!

Popped into mammoth to listen to some afternoon live music on a Wednesday afternoon. Such a relaxed…read morevibe! Love the dimmer lighting here. The bartender Hallie is a sweetheart, so warm and welcoming! Love the fresh cold fuzzy cans of soda!

Absolutely LOVE this place! Highly recommend. I have a small group of friends that like to go as…read moremuch as possible and we are always greeted with friendly staff. Hunter always goes above and beyond for his Sunday crew Try the Gin and Tonic!!

This place is great! I brought a party of 13 on a Saturday night with no reservations. We couldn't…read moreget into anywhere in town (high season) and they welcomed us with open arms. I am a big city, five star diner, and this place was very good. Everything about this place was great. Service, food, dessert. I had burrata, salmon and chocolate cake. We had almost everything on the menu, and the execution was consistently excellent. James was our server and he made sure that everything went smoothly. His backup team were young guys who did a very good job as well. I am not comparing this place with fine dining in a major city, but that is where I do most of my dining. For a meal in TC, this place is awesome! I also stayed at the hotel, which is excellent! They have a giant room with a fireplace where we spent two hours after dinner. I will definitely return to this property on my next visit to TC!

A very nice family resort right on the bay of Lake Michigan. Rooms were clean. Pool is enclosed…read morefrom the outside but has a open sky. Food was adequate. Customer service was first rate. The workers went out of their way to make it a pleasant experience.

Corner Loft was absolutely amazing! We fell in love with the venue immediately, the atmosphere is…read moreperfect for an intimate wedding. We had 60 guests and everyone fit perfect! Marie was very easy to work with. If you're looking for a small venue for a ceremony or reception this is the place. It's also a perfect location right downtown, close to hotels, and other fun things that Traverse City has to offer.

We worked a reception on 8/6/16 at the Loft and while it is an amazing place, it was hot. They…read morereally need to address the A/C system as it was uncomfortably hot the entire night. The DJ got a fan out of his own vehicle to help the bride and groom during dinner. Insufficient A/C and zero air movement made it unbearable.

Jonathan (yon) is fantastic. My girls and I came two days in a row while in reverse city for a…read moregirls weekend. He was accommodating and a great bartender! He even remembered my drink the next day if I come back to traverse, I will be back to see him!!

It is loud and busy but we had a great bartender that took great care of us amongst the chaos. We…read moredid not eat but had great cocktails thanks to a great bartender.