Northwest Michigan Travel Guide
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Downtown Traverse City
If you're spending some time in Downtown Traverse City, Clinch Park Beach and City Opera House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Central
Central might not have many top sights, but City Opera House and Clinch Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Slabtown
If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
The rooms were a bit dated. Not all the electronic window coverings worked very well and a lot of light was able to come in. There was no ice machine on our floor. The shower was big and spacious but could have used more shower heads or a bigger shower head
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel
THE ROOM WAS VERY CLEAN AND WAS ALLOWED TO CHECK IN EARLY. FRONT DESK WAS VERY NICE AS WERE THE ROOM ATTENDANTS
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme-Traverse City by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Traverse City Flats
Very clean, quiet and comfortable. Convenient to shopping and downtown TC. Lots of good space. Easy checkin. Responsive staff.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Dexter by Kasa
parking was easy. communications with staff were good but it would take a while to connect to someone via phone and we didn't receive an automated email with access info that we should have received. very comfortable beds and clean unit. not enough hot water.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Birches - Condotel in Lake Leelanau
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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.
Crystal Mountain
Hit the slopes in Thompsonville with a visit to Crystal Mountain. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Traverse City Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Traverse City Beach during your trip to Traverse City? Discover the area's lively festivals or seek out its local tours.
Glen Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glen Lake during your travels in Glen Arbor. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the 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 lakeside or experience its lively festivals.
Crystal River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Crystal River during your travels in Glen Arbor. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.
- Traverse City Beach
- Turtle Creek Casino
- Historic Fishtown
- Interlochen Center for the Arts
- Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
- Clinch Park Beach
- Chateau Chantal
- Grand Traverse Mall
- Crystal River
- Traverse City State Park
- Centre Ice Arena
- Crystal Lake Golf Club
- Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
- Kresge Auditorium
