Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide

Traverse City

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Popular places to visit

Front Street

Front Street

5/5(1 review)

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.

Front Street
Mission Point Lighthouse

Mission Point Lighthouse

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Mission Point Lighthouse

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.

Traverse City Visitor Center

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.

City Opera House

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.

Old Town Playhouse

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.

Traverse City Beach

Top hotels in Downtown Traverse City

Park Place Hotel

Park Place Hotel

3 out of 5
300 E State St, Traverse City, MI
The price is 3.935.125 ₫ per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
3.935.125 ₫
4.682.798 ₫ total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Front desk staff was excellent. Very welcoming and helpful. The room was beautiful and perfect for what we needed and we cannot say enough about how nice the pool area is. Especially as there is an area for children."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Park Place Hotel
Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG

Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG

3.5 out of 5
263 W Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI
The price is 6.298.367 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
6.298.367 ₫
6.991.188 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

2 out of 5
232 E State St, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this aparthotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and climate control. Popular attractions Front Street and Traverse City Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (24 reviews)
"10/10 recommend!! Clean and convenient location! Only downside was no onsite parking, but they recommended a lot about a block away. $20/day max on parking there"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
The Loop Downtown By Kasa

The Loop Downtown By Kasa

4 out of 5
139 Pine Street, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Front Street and Traverse ...
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The Loop Downtown By Kasa
The Baywatch Resort

The Baywatch Resort

3 out of 5
1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,274 reviews)
"Great price, clean and nice rooms"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

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The Baywatch Resort
Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,104 reviews)
"Very clean, breakfast was not good"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Traverse City

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Slabtown

If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Slabtown
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Grand Traverse Commons

While visiting Grand Traverse Commons, you might make a stop by sights like Village at Grand Traverse Commons and Left Foot Charley.

Grand Traverse Commons
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Indian Woods

If you're spending some time in Indian Woods, Front Street and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Indian Woods
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Holiday Hills

If you're spending some time in Holiday Hills, Mt. Holiday Ski Area and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Holiday Hills

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