Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide

Traverse City

Photo provided by Pure Michigan
Photo provided by Pure Michigan
Photo provided by Pure Michigan
Photo provided by Pure Michigan
Photo provided by Pure Michigan/Rob Strong
Photo provided by Pure Michigan/Rob Strong
Photo provided by Pure Michigan
Photo provided by Pure Michigan
Photo provided by Traverse City Tourism
Photo provided by Traverse City Tourism

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
Traverse City Beach

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
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 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

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 2.943.495 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
2.943.495 ₫
3.502.957 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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 2.552.346 ₫ per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
2.552.346 ₫
2.833.103 ₫ total
13 Oct - 14 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! (44 reviews)
"I enjoyed having the convenience of home while away on business."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 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 4.240.740 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
4.240.740 ₫
4.707.221 ₫ total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Fire Alarm went off at 2am then 4 more times afterwards. No self-parking options other than street curbside Staff and hotel interior were fabulous"

Reviewed on 30 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
Fully refundable
The price is 2.583.954 ₫ per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
2.583.954 ₫
2.868.189 ₫ total
14 Oct - 15 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! (20 reviews)
"The construction site right out of the window in the living room was disappointing."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
The price is 1.685.497 ₫ per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
1.685.497 ₫
1.988.934 ₫ 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! (2,197 reviews)
"This is a very nice resort. The view of the bay from the balcony is beautiful. We enjoyed our stay. Our room was very clean. The only thing they could improve on is the communication regarding when you book multiple days they only enter the room every 3 days unless you let them know otherwise. I ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

3.5 out of 5
100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard, Williamsburg, MI
The price is 2.888.181 ₫ per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
2.888.181 ₫
3.757.704 ₫ total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Great hotel! Clean and comfortable, lots of amenities and restaurants on site. Beautiful grounds."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
See all 2,548 properties in Downtown 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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Traverse City

Default Image

Midtown Centre

Though Midtown Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park.

Midtown Centre
Default Image

Boardman

While Boardman isn't home to many top sights, Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Boardman
Default Image

Old Towne

While Old Towne isn't home to many top sights, Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old Towne
Default Image

Central

Central might not have many top sights, but Clinch Park and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Central
Default Image

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.

Oak Park
Default Image

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.

Traverse Heights

Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: