Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide
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
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.
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.
Traverse City Visitor Center
After visiting Traverse City Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Traverse City. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
City Opera House
You can enjoy a show at City Opera House on your trip to Traverse City. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area.
Old Town Playhouse
You can make plans for a show at Old Town Playhouse during your stay in Traverse City. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Traverse City
Park Place Hotel
We've stayed here many times and have always been happy. Usually would provide five stars but this time four due to the following: pool was closed the entire time we were there (heater broken and we stayed 3 nights). Dogs were loud barking and whining in rooms, plus dog not on a leash came up to ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Everything was perfect! Spotless. The kitchen had everything you need. Very comfortable. Will definitely be back. Thank you
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
Room clean, valet very kind, staff wonderful
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Parking was a little tricky and with no elevator it was hard to get luggage up to the 3rd floor.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Nice stay, enjoyed how warm the pool was, the hot tub, and breakfast options and delivery were great. Rooms were lovely and in excellent condition.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Bayshore Resort
The room was very clean and comfortable, and I liked the pillows on the bed. The staff was professional, friendly, and kind. Super!
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Traverse City
Midtown Centre
Though Midtown Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like City Opera House and Clinch Park Beach.
Boardman
While Boardman isn't home to many top sights, Clinch Park Beach and City Opera House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old Towne
While Old Towne isn't home to many top sights, City Opera House and Clinch Park Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central
Central might not have many top sights, but City Opera House and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Front Street and Clinch Park Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Traverse Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Traverse Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Front Street and Traverse Area District Library.
Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Downtown Traverse City by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Traverse City neighborhoods
- Search Downtown Traverse City Hotel Brands
- Old Town Playhouse
- Lake Michigan
- Turtle Creek Casino
- Traverse City Beach
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
- Grand Traverse Resort Golf Course
- Interlochen Center for the Arts
- Grand Traverse Mall
- Clinch Park Beach
- Chateau Chantal
- Centre Ice Arena
- Traverse City State Park
- Mt. Holiday Ski Area
- Chateau Grand Traverse
- Hickory Hills Ski Area
