Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide

Traverse City

A park with benches overlooking a body of water and a city skyline in the distance.
A sunny street lined with trees and buildings, including a brick building with a clock tower.
A park with a water fountain, a sign, and a marina in the background.
A slice of fruit crumble pie on a glass plate with a coffee cup in the background.
An aerial view of a vineyard with rows of grapevines, a road, and scattered buildings.

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

Traverse City: 5-Hour Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour

Traverse City: 5-Hour Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour

฿3,037
per adult
Traverse City: 5-Hour Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour
NON BUS MOVIE STARS GMC YUKON Old Mission Traverse Wine Tour

Non-Bus Movie Stars GMC Yukon Old Mission Traverse Wine Tour

฿3,003
per adult
Non-Bus Movie Stars GMC Yukon Old Mission Traverse Wine Tour
MOVIE STARS Leelanau Peninsula Wine and Distillery Tour

MOVIE STARS Leelanau Peninsula Wine and Distillery Tour

฿3,003
per adult
MOVIE STARS Leelanau Peninsula Wine and Distillery Tour
5 Hour Old Mission Peninsula Traverse City 4 Winery & Food Tour

5 Hour Old Mission Peninsula Traverse City 4 Winery & Food Tour

฿2,632
per adult
5 Hour Old Mission Peninsula Traverse City 4 Winery & Food Tour
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula | Traverse City, MI 49686

NON-BUS Hippie STARS Traverse Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour

฿2,665
per adult
NON-BUS Hippie STARS Traverse Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour
Gorgeous Views at Chateau Chantal Winery

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

฿2,665
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
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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 ฿3,324 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿3,324
฿3,956 total
17 Nov - 18 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Hard to review… I feel this hotel relies on location and history (which is perfect)! It is in dire need of an influx of cash for a renovation! Some might call it patina… others (like me) might call it ignored! I can only speak for my room (711) that was in dire need of a deep clean and some attention ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 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 ฿2,338 per night from 12 Nov to 13 Nov
฿2,338
฿3,337 total
12 Nov - 13 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 Front Street and Traverse City ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (253 reviews)
"I wanted to be right downtown, and this was perfect. Clean, updated, comfortable, safe and close to everything. I liked the virtual check in-super easy! Be advised that parking is an extra cost, but it is very conveniently located right across the street."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 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 ฿4,509 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿4,509
฿5,005 total
18 Nov - 19 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 ฿3,173 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿3,173
฿5,005 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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 City Opera ...
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 ฿5,196 per night from 6 Dec to 7 Dec
฿5,196
฿6,440 total
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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. ...
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 ฿2,559 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿2,559
฿3,045 total
19 Nov - 20 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