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If you’re looking for a quick day trip or a little getaway for a few days Traverse City is one of the best locations to do that. During COVID Traverse City and where we stayed The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa took every precaution, made sure everything was sanitized and everyone was wearing a mask which we really appreciated!
Traverse City has an unlimited amount of things to do even during this pandemic and time we’re living it. You just have to find the resources, plan it out, know that things are likely to change, just go with the flow and you’ll feel really good moving forward.
A few things that really helped us with our trip was bringing multiple masks I love this trio here! We also brought sanitizing wipes, sprays, and mini hand sanitizer for when we would go out. Which was super helpful as well kept our peace of mind.
We stayed at The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. It was amazing. There is so much to do there and they really made our time so fun and so special.
When we walked in they immediately took our temperatue which gave us peace of mind. Everyone was wearing a mask, there were sanitization stations everywhere and even when we checked in they made it so we hardly had to touch anything.
Our room was super clean, cozy and the view was incredible!
Around this time of year Matt and I always made it a priority to visit. Traverse City is one of our favorite cities in Michigan and there’s so much to do our experience is different every time. We found some gems along each of our stays which I’ve listed below!
Brunch and Breakfast
We love Aerie, This is located right in The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. The atmosphere is so nice, the dining experience in general was so amazing and fast. Which is great when you have a toddler. Mama’s you get it. The food was so fantastic I got the eggs benedict, Matt got a skillet and apollo had waffles of course.
They have a fantastic dinner menu as well!
Places to Grab a Cup of Coffee
Espresso Bay Coffee Shop – This is always our go-to spots when we’re downtown and plan to walk around the city. We love this spot and if you’re looking for a good pumpkin latte. This is your place.
Other Coffee Shop Favorites
BLK \ MRKT
Mundos Roasting & Co.
Morsels
Lunch Places
We ate at The Little Fleet and had the Traverse City Pizza Co. and it was remarkable. I’m telling you guys, go and get the pepperoni pizza and a cocktail from The Little Fleet and you’ll have the best afternoon ever.
Other Lunch Favorites
Mackinaw Brewing Company
The Towne Plaza
Raduno Brick Oven & Barroom
Poppycocks
Shopping
My go-to’s when in Traverse City is the American Spoon go get the Cherry BBQ I always stock up when we’re there!
Ella’s – They have the best decor and clothing in Traverse City. They curate and source such beautiful pieces I could spend hours in that store!
A Few Other Favorites
Sweet Pea
Eleven
Nest of Grand Traverse
Spend a day at The Village
Go for a walk around Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. There is a great trail around the golf course and around the whole resort. It’s the perfect way to spend a little afternoon and let your little one burn off some energy! The walkway was so peaceful. Grab a little cup of coffee and you’re on your way!
We didn’t get to spend a whole lot of time in the pool area but it looked amazing. During this time The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa are doing such a great job keeping a limited amount of people at the actual resort. So you know that areas like the pool won’t be super crowded, which means no lines for the waterslide!
Massage and Spa Day at The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
This was heaven. The have so many options at the Spa which you can find here! I had the relaxation massage and it was amazing. Mama’s you deserve this. Take the time for yourself and get that massage.
Shopping around the Resort. One of the days it was super rainy so we couldn’t do much outside. But at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa there is an unlimited amount of things to do as far as shopping, eating and playing right in the Resort! Apollo’s favorite for sure was Tumbleweeds!
Dinner Places
One of our go-to’s is always Bubba’s if you want the best burger and fried Mac and cheese ever go to Bubba’s you won’t be disappointed. We actually had take out and brought it back to the room. Times are so different now but honestly it was such a great night. We spent it eating burgers, fries and fried Mac and cheese in bed watching Apollo’s favorite show. He was content, we had full bellys, everyone was happy!
Other Dinner Favorites
Folgarellis
7 Monk’s Taproom
Aerie at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Apache Trout
The Den at The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
The perfect way to burn off energy for the kids. We loved The Den. We spent almost 100% of the time at the mini bowling. Apollo was so obsessed. He loved playing and loved that it was the perfect size for him. They also have a little area where you can order pizza. They have Axe Throwing, Arcade and even Virtual Reality! To find out more information about The Den you can read all about here!
Then one of our all time favorite things is to go for a walk by the water. Apollo loves the beach, piers and anything with water. (us too!) Our favorite thing is to either go for an evening walk or an early morning walk with a good cup of coffee.
Hope this was helpful for you guys! Make sure to check out Grand Traverse Resort and Spa for any additional information and thank you Grand Traverse Resort and Spa for working with me on today’s post!