Downtown Traverse City
Traverse City
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Popular places to visit
Front Street
During your visit to Traverse City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Front Street. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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.
Mission Point Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of Traverse City with a trip to Mission Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its lively festivals.
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.
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
Lake Michigan Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
NON BUS VIP Cadillac Escalade Traverse City Old Mission Wine Tour
NON BUS VIP Traverse City Brewery And Distillery Tour
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula
Top hotels in Downtown Traverse City
Park Place Hotel
Staff was very nice, pool was awesome- room was a lil outdated but clean- walls extremely thin- could hear baby crying 1/2 night like we were in same room, and loud drunk lady’s in room on the other side.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
Great location great price and clean!
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
Staff was friendly and helpful
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
The Loop Downtown By Kasa
The room was spacious. Had all the amenities Needed for a short stay. Within walking to downtown area. Hope this hotel will have exclusive parking in the near future.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
Property is very well maintained! We noticed short staffing in a couple of the restaurants. We sat at two of their restaurants and waited 15-20 minutes, but there was no service available. It was New Year's Eve, so I'm sure staffing was tough to find, but it was disappointing to not enjoy the resort's ...
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Delamar Traverse City
The staff was kind and helpful, the complimentary champagne was amazing at check in. The room was very clean and well stocked. They informed us there was a wedding below our room but would only be going to 11, then it was quiet time. We enjoyed ever moment of our stay. There were robes in the rooms ...
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Traverse City
Midtown Centre
While there might not be top attractions in Midtown Centre, you can explore the larger area and discover places like City Opera House and Clinch Park Beach.
Boardman
When in Boardman, you can plan a visit to Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Towne
While Old Towne might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like City Opera House and Clinch Park Beach.
Central
When in Central, you can plan a visit to City Opera House and Clinch Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Traverse Heights
Traverse Heights might not have many top sights, but Front Street and Traverse Area District Library are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
