Traverse City’s best local businesses
The 173 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Sep 18
What changed this month
- Sep 18✓ Traverse City Comedy Club re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ Bryanne Beauty re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ Boathouse Restaurant re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ Uprise Esthetics re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ The Omelette Shoppe re-checked — details verified
- Sep 18✓ Lil Bo Bar and Restaurant re-checked — details verified
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173 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Health & Wellness
- 09Arts & Culture
- 10Home & Garden
- 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts
- 12Sporting Goods
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