Northern Lower Peninsula Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Northern Lower Peninsula

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Lake Manuka

Though Lake Manuka may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Natural Golf Course and Marsh Ridge Golf Course.

Lake Manuka
Traverse City featuring ballooning

Downtown Traverse City

If you're spending some time in Downtown Traverse City, Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Traverse City
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Bay Harbor

Bay Harbor is noteworthy for its waterfront views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Michigan and Great Lakes Center for the Arts.

Bay Harbor
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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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Bay View

Restaurants, historical sites and lake views highlight some of the notable features of Bay View. Make a stop by Lake Michigan while you're exploring.

Bay View
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Downtown Mackinac Island

If you're spending some time in Downtown Mackinac Island, Lake Huron and Haunted Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Mackinac Island
Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

3 out of 5
701 S Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Mackinaw City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,397 reviews)
"The view was perfect. Staff was friendly and professional. Everything was ver comfortable. Loved how walkable the area is. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City
Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
The price is 1.685.625 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
1.685.625 ₫
1.989.085 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,224 reviews)
"Loved our stay"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Delamar Traverse City

Delamar Traverse City

4 out of 5
615 E Front Street, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,083 reviews)
"Location is fantastic! Easy to park, walkable to dining and shopping."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Delamar Traverse City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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, a rooftop terrace and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Front Street and Traverse City ...
9/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
"The room was clean but, felt stark. The bed and pillows were uncomfortable."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Pinestead Reef Resort

Pinestead Reef Resort

4 out of 5
1265 N US Highway 31 N, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (565 reviews)
"I have to come to traverse city atleast 2 weeks out of the month for the company i work for and this reaort is amazing . I love everything about it. The hallways carpets are a little dirty but i contribute that to steady traffoc becausebthis place is such a oasis. My home away from home i call ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Pinestead Reef Resort
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Would book again!
"Great stay. Great price. Extremely clean. Couch wasn’t the most comfortable with the arm rests but it’s not the end of the world and the bed was a bit squeaky whenever you moved but other than that it was a wonderful place to stay. Great communication and easy to use tech for entering building and ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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