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.
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.
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.
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
MOVIE STARS Cadillac Escalade Traverse Old Mission Wine Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Traverse City
Park Place Hotel
"This is a nice historical hotel in a wonderful location. Just a bit dated"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
"Food was good, however, so short staffed that it made dining there almost impossible. Thankfully, we did not have anywhere else to go. One person handling the dinner area is unacceptable. Very nice, but the poor girl was tired! Room was nice but did not exclude any extra amenities, like bottled waters ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
"The check in process was a bit complicated...but the text walking me through it was clear and just involved a few steps to follow. The parking was very confusing though but I called the phone number provided and they talked me through it kindly and competently. The apartment was very nice and very ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
"The comic com event subtracted from the usual resort /spa feel I was expecting . It was entertaining but not conducive to a relaxing environment."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
"Amazing stay. Beach is absolutely gorgeous and so well maintained. Rooms are spacious while still being cozy. Very clean. Staff was so kind and helpful!! 1000/10 would recommend."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
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 Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park.
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, Traverse Area District Library and Clinch Park Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
