Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide
Traverse City
Visit Downtown Traverse City
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 beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
Traverse City State Park
You can take time to visit Traverse City State Park during your travels to Traverse City. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Spider Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spider Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its wineries.
Bass Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bass Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22
MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Police / Military / First Responder Wine Tour
NON-BUS Traverse City MOVIE STARS 3-STOP Old Mission Wine Tour
MOVIE STARS Cadillac Escalade Traverse Old Mission Wine Tour
MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Old Mission Wine Distillery Sunset Tour
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula
Top hotels in Downtown Traverse City
Park Place Hotel
The hotel the 4 story section could use a refresh in the paint and finishing. The roof top bar had an amazing view and served a wide arrange of cocktails. The one major issue was there was no hot water! Common in older hotels, However the location was within walking distance of downtown!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
We traveled during late winter so price was excellent. Room was fresh and modern. Very easy access and check in. I will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
I expected it to be nicer comparatively speaking from past stays at other Indigo Hotels. There was a giant water stain on the ceiling of our room. The Fire place didn’t work in the room. For the price, you would think that they would at least have a complimentary pot of coffee available in the lobby. ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
I had a really good stay at Grand Beach Resort Hotel overall. The staff was super friendly and helpful the whole time, which made a big difference. The room was clean and well kept, and the pool area was also very clean and nice to use. One thing I really liked was breakfast being delivered right ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Baywatch Resort
Clean rooms, friendly staff!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
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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 Traverse Area District Library are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old Towne
While Old Towne isn't home to many top sights, City Opera House and Traverse Area District Library are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central
Central might not have many top sights, but City Opera House and Clinch Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Oak Park
While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Front Street and Traverse Area District Library 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 Traverse Area District Library and Front Street.
