Lincoln Lodge Guide Book

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Lincoln Lodge Guide Book

Must Visit Places

Whether this is your first time or your hundredth time, these are the MUST SEE attractions for Northern Michigan.
World Famous Ice Cream! The line may be long, but it moves quickly and is worth the wait.
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Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake Rd
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World Famous Ice Cream! The line may be long, but it moves quickly and is worth the wait.
Created from the ruins of the Historical Traverse City State Hospital, this beautiful compound hosts a multitude of delicious restaurants, bakeries, local retailers, coffee shops, a brewery, and a winery! **OUR FAVORITES**: — Red Spire Brunch — Sugar 2 Salt Breakfast/Brunch — Higher Grounds Coffee — Spanglish Mexican Food (Lunch) — Left Foot Charlie’s Winery — Pepenero (Fine Dining - Reservations Strongly Recommended)
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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh St
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Created from the ruins of the Historical Traverse City State Hospital, this beautiful compound hosts a multitude of delicious restaurants, bakeries, local retailers, coffee shops, a brewery, and a winery! **OUR FAVORITES**: — Red Spire Brunch — Sugar 2 Salt Breakfast/Brunch — Higher Grounds Coffee — Spanglish Mexican Food (Lunch) — Left Foot Charlie’s Winery — Pepenero (Fine Dining - Reservations Strongly Recommended)
If you are looking for an all-day activity, renting kayaks, canoes, or tubes and floating down the Platte River is sure to be a hit! At the end of the river, the Platte opens up into Lake Michigan with a view of the Sleeping Bear Dunes in the distance. With rentals comes a free ride back from the end of the river.
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Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic Hwy
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If you are looking for an all-day activity, renting kayaks, canoes, or tubes and floating down the Platte River is sure to be a hit! At the end of the river, the Platte opens up into Lake Michigan with a view of the Sleeping Bear Dunes in the distance. With rentals comes a free ride back from the end of the river.

Outdoor Dining

Whether you’re coming in the heat of summer or taking a winter escape, these are the outdoor dining options we recommend - either to soak up the sunshine or keep warm in an igloo.
The newly-renovated Jacob’s Farm has been a local hit for a long time and now it’s expanded to provide even more outdoor fun for the whole family. Pumpkin donuts or pizza for the kiddos, cocktails for the adults, an outdoor space for local musicians, and a corn maze for everyone - it’s sure to be a hit during your stay. During the colder months, outdoor seating is still available.
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Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72
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The newly-renovated Jacob’s Farm has been a local hit for a long time and now it’s expanded to provide even more outdoor fun for the whole family. Pumpkin donuts or pizza for the kiddos, cocktails for the adults, an outdoor space for local musicians, and a corn maze for everyone - it’s sure to be a hit during your stay. During the colder months, outdoor seating is still available.
Great nearby beach and playground with charcoal grills - a less busy option compared to the downtown beaches of Traverse City.
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Greilickville Harbor Park
13133 S W Bay Shore Dr
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Great nearby beach and playground with charcoal grills - a less busy option compared to the downtown beaches of Traverse City.
If you are looking for a food option outside the hustle and bustle of Traverse City, Broomstack is a great option near the Lincoln Lodge that offers an impressive lineup of local brews and tasty food options to pair with them.
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Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse
172 W Burdickville Rd
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If you are looking for a food option outside the hustle and bustle of Traverse City, Broomstack is a great option near the Lincoln Lodge that offers an impressive lineup of local brews and tasty food options to pair with them.
Farm Club is a local goods-focused market and taproom with essentially unlimited outdoor seating. Bring a blanket to sit on or snag one of the picnic tables on the hilltop. If it’s Winter, cozy up in their heated outdoor tent.
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Farm Club
10051 Lake Leelanau Drive
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Farm Club is a local goods-focused market and taproom with essentially unlimited outdoor seating. Bring a blanket to sit on or snag one of the picnic tables on the hilltop. If it’s Winter, cozy up in their heated outdoor tent.
Alright, alright, it’s about a 25 minute drive to Hop Lot… but we promise it won’t disappoint. Whether it is deep in the heart of Summer or there are seven inches of snow on the ground, the outdoor spaces are incredible. With a live music stage, bonfire pits, igloos in the winter, and cornhole boards in the summer, there is more than enough to keep the whole family busy while you eat unbelievably tasty tacos and sip down some Hop Lot brews.
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Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore Dr
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Alright, alright, it’s about a 25 minute drive to Hop Lot… but we promise it won’t disappoint. Whether it is deep in the heart of Summer or there are seven inches of snow on the ground, the outdoor spaces are incredible. With a live music stage, bonfire pits, igloos in the winter, and cornhole boards in the summer, there is more than enough to keep the whole family busy while you eat unbelievably tasty tacos and sip down some Hop Lot brews.
In the midst of Winter, Timberlee is the place to be. Rent some tubes and take the whole family for some good ol’ nostalgic fun. Only 5 minutes from Lincoln Lodge, it’s the perfect place to let out your inner-child before a relaxing night in the woods.
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Timberlee hills
10484 S Timberlee Dr
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In the midst of Winter, Timberlee is the place to be. Rent some tubes and take the whole family for some good ol’ nostalgic fun. Only 5 minutes from Lincoln Lodge, it’s the perfect place to let out your inner-child before a relaxing night in the woods.
A local hidden gem with a small town feel! During the summer you can dine right on the water. Hint: they are known for their cheese curds.
Paradise Cove Bar & Grill (South End Tiki)
9851 S Perrins Landing Dr
A local hidden gem with a small town feel! During the summer you can dine right on the water. Hint: they are known for their cheese curds.

Spots Accommodating Specific Dietary Needs

Whether you’ve got some specific dietary needs, allergies, or preferences (Vegan, Vegetarian, etc.), these are the spots we’ve picked to best suit you!
Sugar to Salt is unbelievably accommodating to all diets, allowing for customization to address allergies, restrictions, and preferences. On top of that, the food is outstanding! Located in the Grand Traverse Commons and walkable to other attractions in that area.
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S2S Sugar to Salt
1371 Gray Dr
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Sugar to Salt is unbelievably accommodating to all diets, allowing for customization to address allergies, restrictions, and preferences. On top of that, the food is outstanding! Located in the Grand Traverse Commons and walkable to other attractions in that area.
We aren’t kidding when we say that Third Cost makes gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and vegan options that are even more delicious than traditional baked goods! You’ll have to try it for yourself to believe it! It’s also a coffee shop, which is an added bonus.
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Third Coast Bakery
523 Munson Ave
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We aren’t kidding when we say that Third Cost makes gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, and vegan options that are even more delicious than traditional baked goods! You’ll have to try it for yourself to believe it! It’s also a coffee shop, which is an added bonus.
Zest’s goal is to provide vegan options that show folks that healthy, plant-based food and amazing taste are not mutually exclusive. They’ve got salads, sure, but they’ve also got a variety of toasts, handhelds, smoothies, and açaí bowls to make you happy!
Zest Plant-Based Kitchen
439 East Front Street
Zest’s goal is to provide vegan options that show folks that healthy, plant-based food and amazing taste are not mutually exclusive. They’ve got salads, sure, but they’ve also got a variety of toasts, handhelds, smoothies, and açaí bowls to make you happy!

Coffee

We’ve gathered a little selection of our favorite coffee places in town!
Closest to the Lincoln Lodge - A Catered Stays Favorite*
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Aroma's Coffee & Tea
10850 E Traverse Hwy
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Closest to the Lincoln Lodge - A Catered Stays Favorite*
Located in the Historic Grand Traverse Commons
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Higher Grounds Trading Company
806 Red Dr
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Located in the Historic Grand Traverse Commons
A fun downtown coffee place that serves up snacks and adult beverages as well.
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Brew
108 E Front St
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A fun downtown coffee place that serves up snacks and adult beverages as well.

Brunch

Here are our favorite spots for breakfast/brunch
Located within the Grand Traverse Commons - A Catered Stays Favorite*
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Red Spire Brunch House
Main Entrance
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Located within the Grand Traverse Commons - A Catered Stays Favorite*
Downtown upscale brunch house
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The Towne Plaza
203 Cass St
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Downtown upscale brunch house
Tasty breakfast and lunch options with an incredible view!
Rolling Farms Café
4000 Eastern Sky Drive
Tasty breakfast and lunch options with an incredible view!

Lunch

Here’s a collection of our favorite lunch spots!
Creative burgers (we highly recommend a stuffed burger!)
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Slabtown Burgers
826 W Front St
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Creative burgers (we highly recommend a stuffed burger!)
Downtown sandwiches and fresh lunch options - adult beverages available as well.
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The Dish Cafe
108 S Union St
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Downtown sandwiches and fresh lunch options - adult beverages available as well.
Located in the Grand Traverse Commons - A Catered Stays Favorite*
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Spanglish
1333 Yellow Dr
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Located in the Grand Traverse Commons - A Catered Stays Favorite*
Italian Market and Sandwiches To Go
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Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front St
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Italian Market and Sandwiches To Go

Sightseeing

Let’s be honest, this is why you are vacationing in Northern Michigan! Some of our favorite spots: Driving: Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive (an 8 mile loop with lots of scenic overlooks and picnic areas) **HIKING**: Pyramid Point, Empire Bluff Trail, Alligator Hill, Dune Climb (Great for families!) **BEACHES**: North Bar (if you are up for a jaunt from the car to the beach, it is so worth it!), Empire Beach (playground, bonfire pits, parking right up to the beach). **FOOD NEARBY**: Empire - Village Inn Pizza and Market Glen Arbor - Boonedock’s (Huge Outdoor Deck!), Art’s Tavern (Cash Only), Cherry Republic (Snacks, Ice Cream) Leland aka “Fishtown” - The Cove (Dining by the Dam), Trish’s Dishes (Sandwiches), The Cheese Shanty (Sandwiches and Cheese Curds - Go early as they close once sold out for the day!)
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Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Let’s be honest, this is why you are vacationing in Northern Michigan! Some of our favorite spots: Driving: Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive (an 8 mile loop with lots of scenic overlooks and picnic areas) **HIKING**: Pyramid Point, Empire Bluff Trail, Alligator Hill, Dune Climb (Great for families!) **BEACHES**: North Bar (if you are up for a jaunt from the car to the beach, it is so worth it!), Empire Beach (playground, bonfire pits, parking right up to the beach). **FOOD NEARBY**: Empire - Village Inn Pizza and Market Glen Arbor - Boonedock’s (Huge Outdoor Deck!), Art’s Tavern (Cash Only), Cherry Republic (Snacks, Ice Cream) Leland aka “Fishtown” - The Cove (Dining by the Dam), Trish’s Dishes (Sandwiches), The Cheese Shanty (Sandwiches and Cheese Curds - Go early as they close once sold out for the day!)