Downtown Traverse City
Traverse City
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Popular places to visit
Front Street
During your visit to Traverse City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Front Street. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Traverse City Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a care-free day in Traverse City Beach, a popular beach in Traverse City. Discover the area's lively festivals or seek out its local tours.
Traverse City State Park
You can take time to visit Traverse City State Park during your travels to Traverse City. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Mission Point Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of Traverse City when you stop by Mission Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
Clinch Park Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Clinch Park Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Traverse City. Discover the area's lively festivals or seek out its local tours.
Bass Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bass Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset AFTERNOON Wine & Distillery Tour
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
NON BUS Traverse Old Mission MOVIE STARS Hard Cider Tour
MOVIE STARS Lincoln MKT Limousine Old Mission Wine Tour
NON BUS MOVIE STARS Left Foot Charley Leelanau Wine Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Traverse City
Park Place Hotel
"Sliding door to patio didn’t lock and blackout curtains didn’t fit window but otherwise it was great"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
"Be aware that parking is not on site!!! And adds significant cost and inconvenience. Also be aware this is a virtual experience, and the people you may end up speaking with are not in this country. Check in is quite involved ; uploading drivers license, selfie, etc. It was terrible trying to find ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
"The hotel’s location was excellent and conveniently close to everything. Unfortunately, our experience was overshadowed by the construction taking place right next to the hotel. Our room window was literally only about 8 feet away from the construction site, making it impossible to open the shades ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
"Room was nice beds were pretty comfortable. We had a view of the parking lot so that wasn’t great but could also see golf course a bit too. Checkin and checkout were very easy and quick. Overall good service. The hot tub wasn’t working properly though and wasn’t very clean, pool was ok. For the price ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
"Clean room, beautiful view, breakfast underwhelming"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Traverse City
Traverse Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Traverse Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Traverse Area District Library and Front Street.
Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Front Street and Traverse Area District Library are some notable places to visit nearby.
Boardman
While Boardman isn't home to many top sights, Clinch Park Beach and Traverse Area District Library are some notable places to visit nearby.
Slabtown
If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Central
Central might not have many top sights, but City Opera House and Clinch Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
