Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide

Traverse City

An aerial view of a vineyard with rows of grapevines, a road, and scattered buildings.
A park with benches overlooking a body of water and a city skyline in the distance.
A park with a water fountain, a sign, and a marina in the background.
A large cherry pie with a flagpole and a sign stating "World's Largest Cherry Pie".
A cluster of red and white tulips.

Stay near popular Downtown Traverse City attractions

Front Street

9.2/10 (3,678 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22

Rp303.458
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22
Gorgeous Views at Chateau Chantal Winery

5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

Rp1.411.019
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
Manitou Moomers Ice Cream Sail

Manitou Moomers Ice Cream Sail

Rp1.232.409
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Manitou Moomers Ice Cream Sail
Manitou Tasting Cruise Experience

Manitou Tasting Cruise Experience

Rp1.589.629
per adult
Manitou Tasting Cruise Experience
The 5 Hour Old Mission Peninsula Traverse City 4 Winery Tour

The 5 Hour Old Mission Peninsula Traverse City 4 Winery Tour

Rp1.393.158
per adult
The 5 Hour Old Mission Peninsula Traverse City 4 Winery Tour
NON-BUS MOVIE STARS Police / Military / First Responder Wine Tour

NON-BUS Police / Military / First Responder Wine Tour ICE COLD AC

Rp1.411.019
per adult
NON-BUS Police / Military / First Responder Wine Tour ICE COLD AC
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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 Rp2.777.767 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.777.767
Rp3.305.675 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Place is in great need of upgrades/renovation. Exhaust fan didnt work in the bathroom. No hooks for towels. Desk chair was cracked and in horrible shape. The location is great but it needs lots of tlc"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

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 Rp1.683.495 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.683.495
Rp2.262.085 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 Traverse City Beach and Clinch ...
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 Rp4.448.473 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp4.448.473
Rp4.937.805 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
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 Rp2.463.219 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.463.219
Rp3.520.985 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Front Street and Traverse ...
9/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"Clean room. Great location for walking to town. Check in process was a bit over the top, but all was fine."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N Traverse City MI
The price is Rp2.365.931 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp2.365.931
Rp2.815.512 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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. ...
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 Rp2.695.364 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.695.364
Rp3.363.109 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
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Where to stay in Downtown Traverse City

Find the best Downtown Traverse City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A park with benches overlooking a body of water and a city skyline in the distance.

Traverse Heights

If you're spending some time in Traverse Heights, Traverse Area District Library and Boardman Lake are top sights worth seeing.

Mission Point Lighthouse Traverse City Michigan August 2021

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.

A white building with a red roof, surrounded by green grass and trees.

Central

Central might not have many top sights, but City Opera House and Clinch Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A park with benches overlooking a body of water and a city skyline in the distance.

Slabtown

If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide