Traverse City has 10 dispensaries licensed by the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA). Adults 21 and older with a valid government photo ID can shop. 1 Traverse City store also holds a medical license. If you are heading out to Sleeping Bear Dunes, buy in town but leave it behind: the national lakeshore is federal land, where cannabis is illegal.
Traverse City has the most dispensaries in northern Michigan, but it came to adult-use sales carefully. The city allowed medical businesses in 2018 but kept dispensaries out of downtown, approved a small number of recreational stores in 2020, and adopted its current adult-use zoning and licensing ordinance in May 2022. Today the stores cluster on Munson Avenue, with others downtown and on Garfield Avenue.
All 10 Licensed Dispensaries in Traverse City, MI
Munson Avenue on the east side, near the hotels along East Grand Traverse Bay, has the biggest group, with four stores.
Munson Avenue: Boss Leaf, Cloud Cannabis Company, House of Dank TC and Lume Cannabis. Downtown and Front Street: Lume Cannabis on W Front Street and Olswell on E Front Street. Garfield, Division and Parsons: Puff TC and LaHaze Cannabis Company on S Garfield Avenue, Stash House on S Division Street and Green Pharm TC on Parsons Road.
Best Traverse City Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Lume Cannabis on W Front Street (4.9 stars, about 1,200 reviews), Cloud Cannabis Company (4.9, about 850), Olswell (4.9, about 600) and Boss Leaf (4.9, about 110).
- Most reviewed: House of Dank TC (4.7 stars, about 1,400 reviews), then Lume on Front Street and Puff TC (about 1,100 each).
- Open latest: both Lume stores, Boss Leaf, House of Dank and Green Pharm TC close at 10 p.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Traverse City: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: A valid, unexpired government photo ID showing you are 21 or older.
- Payment: Most stores take cash and debit, and many have ATMs. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
- Summer crowds: July, including the National Cherry Festival, brings heavy traffic, so allow extra time on Munson Avenue and downtown.
Traverse City and Michigan Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Adults 21 and older can buy up to 2.5 ounces per transaction, with no more than 15 grams of concentrate, carry 2.5 ounces, keep 10 ounces at home and grow 12 plants per residence. Our Michigan marijuana laws guide covers the details.
- Beaches and parks: Using cannabis on public beaches, in parks or on the TART Trail is not protected. Use it on private property where the owner allows it.
- Federal land: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and national forest land are federal, and cannabis is illegal there under federal law.
- Boating and driving: Operating a car or a boat while impaired is a crime in Michigan.
Cannabis Taxes in Traverse City
Shoppers pay Michigan's 10% adult-use excise tax and the 6% state sales tax. Michigan has no local sales taxes, and we found no separate Traverse City cannabis tax. A 24% wholesale marijuana tax has applied since January 1, 2026, but businesses pay it upstream, so it is built into shelf prices rather than shown on your receipt. See our 2026 cannabis prices by state.
Medical Marijuana in Traverse City
Green Pharm TC on Parsons Road holds the city's medical license, so registered patients 18 and older with a CRA registry card can shop there. Medical sales skip the 10% excise tax.
Dispensaries Near Traverse City
- Dispensaries in Kalkaska: 4 stores east on M-72.
- Dispensaries in Manistee: 5 stores southwest on the Lake Michigan shore.
- Dispensaries in Gaylord: 5 stores northeast near I-75.
- Dispensaries in Cheboygan: 4 stores near the Straits of Mackinac.
See every city on our Michigan dispensary directory.
Traverse City Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Traverse City?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy and use cannabis under Michigan law, and Traverse City licenses adult-use stores under a city ordinance adopted in 2022.
How many dispensaries are in Traverse City?
Traverse City has 10 licensed dispensaries in our directory, the most in northern Michigan.
Can tourists buy weed in Traverse City?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older with a valid government photo ID can buy up to 2.5 ounces per transaction.
Can I bring weed to Sleeping Bear Dunes?
No. It is a national lakeshore on federal land, where cannabis possession is illegal.
What time do dispensaries close in Traverse City?
At 9 or 10 p.m. Five stores, including both Lume locations, stay open until 10 p.m.
Do Traverse City dispensaries take cards?
Most take cash and debit. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Traverse City?
Up to 2.5 ounces per transaction, with no more than 15 grams of concentrate.
Where can I smoke weed in Traverse City?
On private property where the owner allows it, not on beaches, in parks or on trails.
Can I get weed delivered in Traverse City?
Michigan allows licensed delivery, capped at 2.5 ounces with an ID check, from stores that offer it.
Is there a dispensary in downtown Traverse City?
Yes. Lume Cannabis on W Front Street is the closest to downtown, and Olswell is on E Front Street.
What is the best dispensary in Traverse City?
Lume on W Front Street has 4.9 stars from about 1,200 Google reviews. See our ratings list above.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses and license types come from the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency's lists of licensed adult-use retailers, microbusinesses and medical provisioning centers. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores that close or lose their license.