Title: Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide: Best of Downtown Traverse City, Traverse City Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Downtown Traverse City](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Traverse-City-Hotels.d888385556026052608.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Traverse City](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Traverse-City.d3577.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Traverse City](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Traverse-City.d3577.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown Traverse City Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Downtown-Traverse-City.d888385556026052608.Car-Hire-Guide)[Downtown Traverse City Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Traverse-City.d888385556026052608.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide ## Traverse City ![Traverse City, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/888385556026052608/b56c9d39-3672-4ede-81a5-b3e63f5dff8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Traverse City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/e7b61f00-4050-41ba-9281-0a40f40bba36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Traverse City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/569c7273-2cb7-4d95-9b7d-8980db95acbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Traverse City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/69e5ba2e-88be-4d49-92e0-98589a4c80bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Traverse City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3577/917da0d5-d415-4784-811e-6755180bdc8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown Traverse City Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Traverse City travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City.dx3577) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Marina in the Town Marquette, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6340050/c9148d71-7745-4fcd-9dfe-ba88b836fa0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Front-Street-Traverse-City.d6340050.Attraction) ![Aerial view of Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/720908223088177152/17cb24de-0654-4717-ac57-ef4e21312b72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Beach-Traverse-City.d720908223088177152.Attraction) ![Old Mission Point Lighthouse In Michigan. The Old Mission Point lighthouse was built in the 1860's. It now is the centerpiece of a county park and tourist destination.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561000434/80d92749-a84c-4f8d-982d-1d9f1bb6654e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mission-Point-Lighthouse-Traverse-City.d553248621561000434.Attraction) ![Wooden Dock On Sunrise Lake. Summer sunrise over the waters of Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. Shot with long wooden dock in foreground sunrise over water at horizon.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532659780/8ae43ca9-4821-47bb-89a7-3b601c03f204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-State-Park-Traverse-City.d553248621532659780.Attraction) ![View of Spider Lake with numerous trees in Traverse City, Michigan, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194280/e56b6571-a1a1-4156-9f7e-b1e4d13d21bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spider-Lake-Traverse-City.d553248635976194280.Attraction) ![Young girl reeling in a fish on a boat with her family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976194062/42a39bfd-e2cf-44b9-84c2-0f024ee36edb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bass-Lake-Traverse-City.d553248635976194062.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Lake Michigan Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48892735/bb06592d-7664-439f-b4ed-9d5d464392aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lake Michigan Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour £10 per traveller **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lake-michigan-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a48892735.activity-details) ![Romantic Sunsets at Bonobo Winery on our Sunset Wine and Distillery Tour #moviestarswinetours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47242543/f8acf527-def0-4657-a804-6be71c58efd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour £59 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/movie-stars-non-bus-old-mission-sunset-wine-distillery-tour.a47242543.activity-details) ![Gorgeous Views at Chateau Chantal Winery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/641457/c3ddc63e-1a37-46b1-a5dd-704927c6260f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula £59 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/5-hour-traverse-city-wine-tour-4-wineries-on-old-mission-peninsula.a641457.activity-details) ![NON-BUS Traverse City MOVIE STARS 3-STOP Old Mission Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49691199/f3a52f17-5fa5-4b4a-ad66-8b56057ac6f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### NON-BUS Traverse City MOVIE STARS 3-STOP Old Mission Wine Tour £59 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/non-bus-traverse-city-movie-stars-3-stop-old-mission-wine-tour.a49691199.activity-details) ![Andie's NON BUS 4-winery Traverse Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47327236/6f1fd16c-5f55-4945-9a43-013b3961fff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MOVIE STARS NON-BUS - Andie's Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour £67 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/movie-stars-non-bus-andies-leelanau-peninsula-wine-tour.a47327236.activity-details) ![MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Old Mission Wine Distillery Sunset Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48844738/528b13a4-d711-4b80-a3a2-73066f07b3db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Old Mission Wine Distillery Sunset Tour £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/movie-stars-non-bus-old-mission-wine-distillery-sunset-tour.a48844738.activity-details) [See all activities in Traverse City](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Traverse-City.d3577.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Downtown Traverse City ![Park Place Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16400/16302/de93662f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Park Place Hotel 300 E State St Traverse City MI £80 5 Apr - 6 Apr 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! (1,004 reviews) The hotel the 4 story section could use a refresh in the paint and finishing. The roof top bar had an amazing view and served a wide arrange of cocktails. The one major issue was there was no hot water! Common in older hotels, However the location was within walking distance of downtown! Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=16302&PinnedHotelID=16302&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=888385556026052608) ![Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115720000/115718100/115718091/507e60f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa 232 E State St Traverse City MI £107 1 Apr - 2 Apr 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 City Opera House and Old Town ... 9/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews) Very clean building. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=115718091&PinnedHotelID=115718091&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=888385556026052608) ![Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12010000/12009900/12009851/96967749_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG 263 W Grandview Parkway Traverse City MI £75 26 Apr - 27 Apr 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) I expected it to be nicer comparatively speaking from past stays at other Indigo Hotels. There was a giant water stain on the ceiling of our room. The Fire place didn’t work in the room. For the price, you would think that they would at least have a complimentary pot of coffee available in the lobby. ... Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F04%2F2026&endDate=27%2F04%2F2026&selected=12009851&PinnedHotelID=12009851&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=888385556026052608) ![The Loop Downtown By Kasa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114820000/114818500/114818405/410b1c0b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Loop Downtown By Kasa 139 Pine Street Traverse City MI 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 ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=114818405&PinnedHotelID=114818405&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=888385556026052608) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026&selected=114818405&PinnedHotelID=114818405&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=888385556026052608) ![Grand Beach Resort Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/930000/920400/920390/ab106de7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Beach Resort Hotel 1683 US 31 N Traverse City MI £60 12 Apr - 13 Apr 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! (2,331 reviews) We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely back! It was clean and the pool was well maintained. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=920390&PinnedHotelID=920390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=888385556026052608) ![The Baywatch Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15740000/15737600/15737594/79a10376_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Baywatch Resort 1529 US 31 N Traverse City MI Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £65 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,468 reviews) Clean rooms, relatively up to date furnishings, breakfast is brought to your room and included. Beautiful views of the beach, nice common spaces to gather. Overall both times I’ve stayed here it has been a fantastic experience! Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=15737594&PinnedHotelID=15737594&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=888385556026052608) [See all 2,518 properties in Downtown Traverse City](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=888385556026052608) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Downtown Traverse City hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=888385556026052608&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29)[28 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=888385556026052608&startDate=2026-03-28&endDate=2026-03-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=888385556026052608&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=888385556026052608&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=888385556026052608&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=888385556026052608&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Traverse City ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Midtown-Centre.dx976627880956473344) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Boardman While Boardman isn't home to many top sights, Clinch Park Beach and Traverse Area District Library are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Boardman.dx976627623161950208) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Towne While Old Towne isn't home to many top sights, City Opera House and Traverse Area District Library are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Old-Towne.dx976628108220588032) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Central might not have many top sights, but City Opera House and Clinch Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Central.dx976628246236270592) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Oak Park While Oak Park isn't home to many top sights, Front Street and Traverse Area District Library are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Oak-Park.dx976627526690877440) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Traverse Heights If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Traverse Heights and surrounding area, you can visit Traverse Area District Library and Front Street. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Traverse-Heights.dx976627356930617344) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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