the village at grand traverse commons

The building is simply cool! I liked the variety of drops and restaurants. The people were very friendly and told us about the building's history which I found interesting. I recommend reading up on it before you go. I will return on my next trip to TC, that's for sure.

This was a part of our chauffeured wine tasting tour and the grounds had a lot of history. Also there were some very interesting and quaint handcrafted shops.

We used to call it The Crazy House. It is still being renovated but the huge old buildings are amazing to walk around. Has a great place to buy fresh bread and a few shops inside the commons and they are continuing to add on special shops like the wine shop.We have eaten dinner there several times and it is a very unique experience. The food and vegetables are all from on site and no matter what you order you will not be disappointed.Expect to pay for the fresh food and excellent service though.

with each new restaurant and each new shop and each new condo / apartment this place just vets better all the time. It is still a bit challenging to walk around and needs more shopping to make it a great destination - but I think it will get there in time

If you want to combine a cool, semi- creepy historical experience with shopping the Village is definitely for you. Nestled in the lower level of the former TC State Hospital, the Village offers a unique mix of quality specialty shops, restaurants, and galleries. There is even a bakery and the Higher Grounds Coffee Shop (outstanding!).

This is one of Traverse City's treasures and definitely worth a visit! This complex houses restaurants, shops, residences and even a senior living facility in a spectacular setting. We took a tour last fall which included the tunnels underneath the complex which connect the buildings ... absolutely fascinating to learn about the history of the this former psychiatric hospital. Be sure to visit Left Foot Charley Winery, Trattoria Stella, Pepe Nero and Gallery 50!

Joe and Justin did a great job showing us the buildings and grounds. Seeing the interiors of the buildings and the famous tunnels would have made this a five star attraction alone, but the information Joe and Justin provided made this one of the best tours we've ever taken anywhere. What was so fascinating to us was seeing how Kilbride's plan for the treatment of mental patients instead of just housing them was implemented through the design of the grounds, the location of the structures and the amenities provided. Just learning about the ventilation system was fascinating enough to make the tour worthwhile. As a long-time visitor to the area and now resident, I've been to all the other attractions listed on tripadvisor and I am convinced that this is by far the top attraction in terms of what you take away from it.

My Wife and I went on the tour of the closed Traverse City State Hospital and it was an amazing experience. If you do nothing else in Traverse City, let Joe and Justin show you an amazing historic site and the largest restoration project anywhere. The steam tunnels alone are worth the trip.

This renovation project is huge. Lots of boutique stores and a few restaurants on site. Prices for everything there are very high. The trattoria restaurant is very expensive and in my opinion not that good.

The Village was a great, fun place to shop and eat. We loved being able to walk inside from store to store, and the fudge/ice cream shop in there is a must!

Hmm...I'm still not sure what all the fuss is about. We had a difficult time finding anything to do here. We rode bikes a bit, but that was pretty much it.

Beautiful Renovations! Tour is well worth $25. You do not get to see the full glory of what she used to be, due to environmental hazards. But a great place to see

really liked all the artists work on display throughout the Commons, as well as the quaint little shops and the Winery

We actually visited The Village Shops in 2008 & although the building has been renovated more than before there are still not enough shops to visit.

The Village, also known as the old State Mental Hospital, is one of the neatest spots in Traverse City. The renovation has been ongoing for a number of years. They've been going building by building and the results are gorgeous. It is a vibrant area with beautiful condos, lower income apartments, businesses, restaurants, a fair trade coffee company, a wine tasting room, bakery and many cute shops. There is a Senior Living Community that is due to open soon. I love the many activities that happen at the Commons such as farmer's markets and handmade craft shows. This is a wonderful place to enjoy, explore and photograph.