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

Wind Dancer Happy Hour Sail

Wind Dancer Happy Hour Sail

฿4,264
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wind Dancer Happy Hour Sail
Ready for some spirited fun in the heart of downtown Traverse City? We will laugh, get the chills, and absorb the fun history of Traverse City!

Historical Ghost Lantern Tour Downtown Traverse City

฿1,246
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Ghost Lantern Tour Downtown Traverse City
Romantic Sunsets at Bonobo Winery on our Sunset Wine and Distillery Tour #moviestarswinetours

NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset AFTERNOON Wine & Distillery Tour

฿2,591
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset AFTERNOON Wine & Distillery Tour
Traverse City: Morning Sail with Local Anishinaabe Guide

Traverse City: Morning Sail with Local Anishinaabe Guide

฿2,217
per adult
Traverse City: Morning Sail with Local Anishinaabe Guide
NON-BUS MOVIE STARS Traverse City Brewery And Distillery Tour

MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Traverse City Brewery And Distillery Tour

฿3,247
per adult
MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Traverse City Brewery And Distillery Tour
4 winery Traverse City Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour

MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Traverse City Old Mission 4 Winery Tour

฿6,527
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Traverse City Old Mission 4 Winery Tour
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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 ฿3,499 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,499
฿4,163 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (1,008 reviews)
"This hotel is falling apart and needs to be remodeled."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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 ฿2,853 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,853
฿3,911 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (204 reviews)
"Liked the space but missed having a front desk"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

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 ฿4,933 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿4,933
฿5,476 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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 ฿2,853 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿2,853
฿4,656 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
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 Traverse City Beach and City ...
9/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"Nice new property. Walkable. No elevator. Ever though it was a remote check in they were available and responsive. We had issues with the unit door code but got help quickly. No Parking but the lot across the street can be used for limited hours. Metered street parking very close by the police sub ..."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Delamar Traverse City

Delamar Traverse City

4 out of 5
615 E Front Street Traverse City MI
The price is ฿5,409 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿5,409
฿6,676 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,207 reviews)
"The hotel was great for our 1 night. Quick visit stay"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Delamar Traverse City
Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N Traverse City MI
The price is ฿2,625 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,625
฿3,123 total
1 Nov - 2 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. ...
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
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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.

A white lighthouse with green shutters and a brick chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

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.

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 Clinch Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide