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Food Glen Arbor, Traverse City

Art's Tavern

A place to eat in Glen Arbor, Traverse City, moderately priced ($$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Lunch.

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Art's Tavern in Glen Arbor, Traverse City
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Why go

Glen Arbor tavern since the 1930s, serving burgers and whitefish near the dunes.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Traverse City, alongside 3 bars & cafés, 2 places to eat and 2 sights. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Art's Tavern and Cherry Republic.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Glen Arbor
Price
$$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Lunch

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 6 beyond Traverse City. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Art's Tavern

    Glen Arbor tavern since 1934 with burgers and whitefish.

    Food · Sleeping Bear Dunes · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Cherry Republic

    Flagship store for tart cherry products, with free tastings and a café.

    Shopping · Sleeping Bear Dunes · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Crystal River Outfitters

    Kayak and tube rentals for a slow float down the clear Crystal River.

    Activity · Sleeping Bear Dunes · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

    Paved bike path linking Empire, Glen Arbor and Glen Haven through the lakeshore.

    Activity · Sleeping Bear Dunes · 1.4 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Glen Haven Historic Village

    Restored lumber-era village with the Cannery Boat Museum and a blacksmith shop.

    Sight · Sleeping Bear Dunes · 1.9 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Dune Climb

    Steep 110-foot sand climb; the full trail to Lake Michigan is 3.5 miles round trip.

    Activity · Sleeping Bear Dunes · 2.8 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Art's Tavern is a stop on our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More places to eat in Traverse City

2 more curated places to eat in Traverse City. See the full Traverse City guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Traverse City run from 28°F in February to 74°F in August; October is usually the wettest month. For Art's Tavern itself, we suggest: Lunch.

Modelled monthly averages for Traverse City from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Traverse City weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Art's Tavern, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
6487 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636, USA
Coordinates
44.89756, -85.98867
Destination
Traverse City, Michigan

Art's Tavern: quick answers

How much time do you need at Art's Tavern?

Plan on about an hour at Art's Tavern. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Art's Tavern?

Our pick: Lunch. Insider tip: Cash and card; expect a wait in summer.

Where is Art's Tavern?

Art's Tavern is at 6487 W Western Ave, Glen Arbor, MI 49636, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Art's Tavern?

Art's Tavern appears on Great Lakes Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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