Traverse City - Mackinac Island

[Edmo]

Hey everybody, looking at taking my wife for a long weekend to either traverse city or mackinac island. Wondering if anyone had any input or recommendations for things to do, places to stay, eats, etc.
Thanks in advance,
-E

 

[PUNISHER]

I would recommend TC over MI. MI is over rated, it's just a big tourist trap. TC has all kinds of things to do especially if you like the outdoors. I would also recommend going to the Sleeping Bear Dunes national lake shore.
The Park Place hotel is a great place to stay downtown. Or if you're a big golfer I would stay at the Grand Traverse Resort.
As far as restaurants/bars go, try anything down town, you can't go wrong. To name a few; North Peak Brewing Co, Union Street, Dillengers, Bootlegers, The loading Dock, Bubbas, Mackinaw Brewing, Killkeneys, U&I, The Loading Dock, 311...
What are you interested in doing?

 

[4fanman]

As far as restaurants/bars go, try anything down town, you can't go wrong. To name a few; North Peak Brewing Co, Union Street, Dillengers, Bootlegers, The loading Dock, Bubbas, Mackinaw Brewing, Killkeneys, U&I, The Loading Dock, 311...
What are you interested in doing?

If you like BBQ, try Red's. It's at the south-west corner of the TC mall behind the Mongolian BBQ.

 

[Edmo]

Thanks for the great input...I know my wife would like to do some horseback riding if theres anything around. Are there any places to rent mopeds for a day to drive around the bay area? I think this will turn out to be a good time away since its fairly close...living in GRR. Thanks again.