Neighborhood Guide
North Boardman
Trail Access & Neighborhood Charm
The North Boardman neighborhood (affectionately called NoBo by locals) offers the perfect balance of residential tranquility and easy access to downtown. With direct TART Trail connections, you can bike or walk to restaurants, shops, and attractions without getting in your car.
Stay in NoBo: Trailside Townhouse, North Boardman Townhouse, Boardman Basecamp, TART Trail Townhouse
🍽️ Eat & Drink
NoBo Mrkt
$$414 E. 8th St, Traverse City, MI 49686
A collaborative cafe and beverage bar offering specialty coffee, local beer and wine, creative cocktails, and curated local food. Their incubator kitchen supports marginalized communities.
The Daily Grind
$736 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686
A small but mighty drive-thru offering espresso drinks, sourdough breakfast sandwiches, Lotus drinks, and fresh fruit. Located directly behind our Boardman properties.
Oakwood Proper Burgers
$$Traverse City, MI
A tiny pink restaurant packing huge flavor. Thin, Michigan-beef patties with grade-A toppings on homemade buns from Common Good Bakery. Hand-blended milkshakes too.
☕ Coffee
The Daily Grind
$736 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Convenient drive-thru right behind our properties. Perfect for a quick morning fuel-up before hitting the trails.
NoBo Mrkt
$$414 E. 8th St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Specialty coffee in a beautiful space. Also serves breakfast and lunch with locally-sourced ingredients.
🚴 Activities
TART Trail
Direct access from properties
Miles of paved trails perfect for biking, walking, running, or cross-country skiing. Connects to downtown and beyond.
Hickory Hills
Randolph St, Traverse City, MI
Skiing and snowboarding in winter, hiking and mountain biking in summer. Just a short drive from the neighborhood.
🛒 Groceries
Oryana
260 E Tenth St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Local co-op with organic produce, bulk foods, cafe, and hot bar. Beer and wine available.
Family Fare
905 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI 49686
Full supermarket with deli, beer, wine, and liquor. Walking distance from properties.
Stay in North Boardman
Four properties with easy trail access and neighborhood charm.