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 lakeside 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

Things to do

The Discovery leaving the dock

Guided Sightseeing Cruise on West Grand Traverse Bay

฿1,557
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Guided Sightseeing Cruise on West Grand Traverse Bay
Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!

Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!

฿5,158
per traveller
Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!
THE PROPOSAL and Engagement Traverse City Wine Tour

THE PROPOSAL and Engagement Traverse City Wine Tour

฿11,971
per traveller
THE PROPOSAL and Engagement Traverse City Wine Tour
Grave Tales Oakwood Cemetery Walking Tour

Grave Tales Oakwood Cemetery Walking Tour

฿1,233
per adult
Grave Tales Oakwood Cemetery Walking Tour
Traverse City's #1 Wine Tour with the newest freshest wine tour vehicles in Northern Michigan #moviestarswinetours

VIP Cadillac Escalade Traverse City Wine Tour

฿3,860
per adult
VIP Cadillac Escalade Traverse City Wine Tour
Picture 3 for Activity Traverse City Old Mission Peninsula SUNSET Wine Tour

NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP

฿3,212
per adult
NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP
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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 ฿5,871 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,871
฿6,987 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good hotel in great location
"Front desk staff were great, location of the hotel cannot be beat for downtown activity. Our room was in the "old wing" and it showed its age. That said we had an upper floor, corner room with beautiful bay views..so it was worth it."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Park Place Hotel
Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG

Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG

3.5 out of 5
263 W Grandview Parkway, Traverse City, MI
Fully refundable
The price is ฿9,294 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿9,294
฿10,317 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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)
"Extremely nice hotel with rooftop bar that over looks the bay. Walkable to many shops and restaurants. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

2 out of 5
232 E State St, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this aparthotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Front Street and City Opera House ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"This property was nearly brand new and very modern. Fantastic bedding. It was great having a full size kitchen and living area along with the bedroom. The self-checkin process was easy and the communication by text was very responsive."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

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Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
The Loop Downtown By Kasa

The Loop Downtown By Kasa

139 Pine Street, Traverse City, MI
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Front Street and City Opera House are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"It would be hugely beneficial to have"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

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The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Delamar Traverse City

Delamar Traverse City

4 out of 5
615 E Front Street, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,033 reviews)
"The artisan restaurant was wonderful! Bed and pillows were great!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

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Delamar Traverse City
The Baywatch Resort

The Baywatch Resort

3 out of 5
1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
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! (2,235 reviews)
"Nice place and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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The Baywatch Resort
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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

Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide