Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide

Traverse City

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Popular places to visit

Front Street

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.

Front Street
Mission Point Lighthouse

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.

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.393.578 ₫ per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
3.393.578 ₫
4.038.339 ₫ total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,015 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay and its a great location close to everything"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Park Place Hotel
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

2 out of 5
232 E State St, Traverse City, MI
The price is 2.221.812 ₫ per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
2.221.812 ₫
2.466.211 ₫ total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
"Great place in downtown Traverse city"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
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 5.254.197 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
5.254.197 ₫
5.832.158 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Love the choice in interior design"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
The Loop Downtown By Kasa

The Loop Downtown By Kasa

4 out of 5
139 Pine Street, Traverse City, MI
The price is 2.590.134 ₫ per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
2.590.134 ₫
2.875.050 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (19 reviews)
Lovely stay
"The place was immaculate. Very spacious. So comfortable. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

The Loop Downtown By Kasa
The Baywatch Resort

The Baywatch Resort

3 out of 5
1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
The price is 2.717.024 ₫ per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
2.717.024 ₫
3.216.957 ₫ total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,392 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

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! (2,170 reviews)
"This hotel is situated is a nice location for a visit to Traverse City - you can easily access many restaurants in 5-10 minutes drive and the beach is just outside your hotel room. The beach is very nice; actually a surprise considering I had no expectations of beaches on the great lakes having only ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 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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