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Front Street

Traverse City, MI
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Traverse City, Michigan
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

One day the wife and I set out to do a little gift shopping on Front Street. Since we live about 15 minutes away thought it would be nice to stroll downtown, window shop and pick a few things up. We were specifically looking for a stuffed animal for our niece's baby, preferably one made in the U.S. We are... More

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Fort Worth, TX
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175 reviews 175 reviews
48 attraction reviews
Reviews in 64 cities Reviews in 64 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

A visit to Front Street is always fun...whether you're going to look for T-shirt souvenirs, personal clothing shopping, a visit to Cherry Republic for their fantastic products or just a stroll with the dogs, it is always great!

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Suamico, Wisconsin
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81 reviews 81 reviews
36 attraction reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013 via mobile

Thought this would be fun for the wife but we walked by most of the shops. Even the train and toy store had limited selection. But if you have nothing better to do in this town with fantastic natual stuff then go for it.

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Manistee, Michigan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Oh my, make sure you visit Folgarelli's Deli on Front street when you visit TC. The sandwich offerings only begin to describe this jewel of a stop. I hail from the east coast and consider myself quite familiar with Italian delicatessen offerings but this place knocks your socks off with its genuine food fare and honest preparation. The meats, the... More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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9 attraction reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Downtown Traverse City is Front Street. It's easy to get to, abundant parking (garage, street, or lots behind the buildings) and very walkable for couples, families, and groups of people has it has nearly everything to satisfy everyone's tastes from bookstores, coffee shops (no Starbucks; and minimal chains (subway/coldstone?) brewery, lunch spots, great dinner choices, souvenir shops and toy shops.... More

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Midland, Michigan
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11 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

Plenty of stores to browse in, great restaurants. If someone gets tired of shopping, there's the Bay as a diversion for children or the brew pubs for a refreshment and people watching.

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Cadillac
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15 attraction reviews
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

This is a rare exception to downtowns now of days - a busy downtown, There never seems to be a weekend when there isn't something going on. There is a wide variety of resturants and with corrisponding price ranges. For shoppers a diversity of stores.

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Traverse City, Michigan
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37 reviews 37 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013 via mobile

What a treat. Friendly, safe, bustling and Quaint. This is what Downtowns should be - and once were. Fun. The State Theatre anchors one end and the Opera House the opposite end. You can spend hours beyween.

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Traverse City, Michigan
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52 reviews 52 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2013

Some visitors to Traverse come for the beaches or wineries and just happen to find their way to Front Street. For others, their main objective IS Front Street. Front Street - and many adjoining little streets - is the shopping Mecca in downtown Traverse City. Lined with tiny shops and restaurants, it draws thousands of tourists and day-shoppers from May... More

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Manistee
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

Front Street has all the bells and whistles you want in a small town restoration! Great shops and friendly storekeepers with all the old world charm and modern convenience of a carefully planned main street!

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