East Bay Township
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Welcome to the East Side!
The Beach District, just outside of Traverse City, Michigan is a thriving sector boasting beautiful parks and lakefront beach access, vibrant hotels & restaurants, bustling retail & service locations and multiple recreational opportunities. Hike or bike the TART trail extending east into Acme, or west into Traverse City. Grab some sandwiches from the Bayside Market for a beach day, then dine on locally smoked bites at Smoke & Porter. If you’re planning a trip from out of town there are an incredible array of hotel options featuring gorgeous beaches and comfortable accommodations. Add thrills to your stay with jet ski or boat rentals, or fly high on a parasailing adventure! Explore East Bay Beach District, where the sun meets the shore.
Grand Beach Resort
An abundance of amenities await you at The Grand Beach and Sugar Beach Resort Hotels, which has a wide range of room types suitable for any travel requirements.
Bayside Market
Traverse City, Michigan meat, seafood, deli, beer, wine, liquor market. Quality you've trusted since 1981!
Reffitt Nature Preserve
This preserve encompasses wetlands and forests that play a key role in protecting water quality. These environments also host diverse wildlife species and distinctive plant life. Reffitt is situated between Three and Four Mile roads adjacent to the Traverse City State Park and the popular TART trail.
Blush: Rooftop Terrace
Welcome to Traverse City’s only waterfront rooftop restaurant and bar! Blush is located on the fifth (rooftop) floor of the Alexandra Inn and offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a full bar.