Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Traverse City
Stay near popular Downtown Traverse City attractions
Things to do

Sunset Cruise Experience on West Grand Traverse Bay

Guided Sightseeing Cruise on West Grand Traverse Bay

Historical Ghost Lantern Tour Downtown Traverse City

NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset AFTERNOON Wine & Distillery Tour

MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Traverse City Brewery And Distillery Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Traverse City

Park Place Hotel
"Great hotel & location!! We could leave the car in the lot & reach many places in the downtown by foot. Also, not a far drive from the many wineries in the area. Would definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
"Very clean and nice room. Perfect walkable downtown location. Parking was available across the street but was not aware of additional $50 daily fee until after booking. Would still highly recommend and likely return."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
"It was ok. I wouldn’t stay there if there was a next trip to Traverse City."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Loop Downtown By Kasa
"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

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
"The breakfast was only a small box"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Baywatch Resort
"We enjoyed our stay emensely. The room was clean and the view was wonderful. The staff was so helpful and friendly. I am looking forward to staying there again in the near future."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Traverse City

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

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.

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

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.

