Old Towne Travel Guide
Traverse City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Traverse City State Park
You can take time to visit Traverse City State Park during your travels to Traverse City. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
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.
Spider Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spider Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its wineries.
Bass Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bass Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Things to do
MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour
MOVIE STARS Cadillac Escalade Traverse Old Mission Wine Tour
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
Top hotels in Old Towne
Bayshore Resort
"Nice clean room, friendly staff, good breakfast buffet."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
"Room and property were clean and staff extremely helpful, very welcoming and friendly. Pricing for our room not facing the beach made it a terrific value. Breakfast, one of 4-5 options of various packaged foods, which was OK if unremarkable, was delivered to your room door in the AM, which was nice. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Delamar Traverse City
"Beautiful hotel"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Baywatch Resort
"This hotel is in a great location, is very clean with a welcoming staff! The beach is beautiful!"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Park Place Hotel
"Great location"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
"Good room"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Towne
Midtown Centre
Though Midtown Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like City Opera House and Clinch Park Beach.
Central
Central might not have many top sights, but City Opera House and Clinch Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Traverse City
If you're spending some time in Downtown Traverse City, Clinch Park Beach and City Opera House 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.
Traverse Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Traverse Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Front Street and Traverse Area District Library.
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.
