Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide

Traverse City

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Popular places to visit

Front Street

Front Street

5/5(1 review)

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.

Front Street
Traverse City Beach

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.

Traverse City Beach
Mission Point Lighthouse

Mission Point Lighthouse

5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Mission Point Lighthouse

Traverse City Visitor Center

After visiting Traverse City Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Traverse City. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

Traverse City Visitor Center

City Opera House

You can enjoy a show at City Opera House on your trip to Traverse City. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area.

City Opera House

Old Town Playhouse

You can make plans for a show at Old Town Playhouse during your stay in Traverse City. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area.

Old Town Playhouse

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 ₹8,507 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
₹8,507
₹10,125 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

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 ₹8,705 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
₹8,705
₹9,663 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
"Property is In the middle of downtown & you can walk everywhere. Room was clean & comfortable, communication by text was easy & great (quick responses). Only downfall is parking is a block down the street & it’s $20 for the night."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

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 ₹12,486 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
₹12,486
₹13,860 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Awesome views and location. Fun rooftop bar. Really good food and bar service. 3rd floor east end of property had bad smell in hallway that was never addressed by staff. No one even said they were working on it. Other than that everything else was good. Valet parking was easy."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

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
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, in-room washers/dryers and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Front Street and Traverse ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Would book again!
"Great stay. Great price. Extremely clean. Couch wasn’t the most comfortable with the arm rests but it’s not the end of the world and the bed was a bit squeaky whenever you moved but other than that it was a wonderful place to stay. Great communication and easy to use tech for entering building and ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Grand Beach Resort Hotel

Grand Beach Resort Hotel

2.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
The price is ₹5,627 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
₹5,627
₹6,640 total
2 Nov - 3 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,228 reviews)
"It should be noted this is a non smoking property. I am not a smokinger and itvwas nice!"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

Grand Traverse Resort And Spa

3.5 out of 5
100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard, Williamsburg, MI
The price is ₹9,942 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
₹9,942
₹12,878 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Williamsburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,032 reviews)
"We had a great stay at the resort. The kids loved the pool and the game room. There are few shops and restaurants in the resort. The food was not so good, but it was convenient to get something if you are hungry. The only thing we didn’t like was the loud noise coming from the bar. We couldn’t sleep ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Traverse City

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Midtown Centre

Though Midtown Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park.

Midtown Centre
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Boardman

While Boardman isn't home to many top sights, Clinch Park Beach and Front Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

Boardman
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Old Towne

While Old Towne isn't home to many top sights, Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Old Towne
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Central

Central might not have many top sights, but Clinch Park and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Central
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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.

Oak Park
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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.

Traverse Heights

Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide