Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide

Traverse City

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Popular places to visit

Front Street

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.

Front Street
Mission Point Lighthouse

Mission Point Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Traverse City when you stop by Mission Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's lakeside 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

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

Things to do

Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!

Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!

£118
per traveller
Hi-5 Rickshaw Tour Traverse City - First Thing You MUST Do in TC!
Grave Tales Oakwood Cemetery Walking Tour

Grave Tales Oakwood Cemetery Walking Tour

£28
per adult
Grave Tales Oakwood Cemetery Walking Tour
THE PROPOSAL and Engagement Traverse City Wine Tour

THE PROPOSAL and Engagement Traverse City Wine Tour

£297
per traveller
THE PROPOSAL and Engagement Traverse City Wine Tour
NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP

NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP

£74
per adult
NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP
Flying Dress Photo Shoot in Traverse City

Flying Dress Photo Shoot in Traverse City

£297
per adult
Flying Dress Photo Shoot in Traverse City
Traverse City Old Mission Peninsula Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour

NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour

£74
per adult
NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour
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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 £157 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£157
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Love that the Hotel is very clean - safe and right downtown. Was super convenient. 5/5"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Park Place Hotel
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 £217 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£217
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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)
"The place is awesome. This is my second stay. The upstairs bar and view is second to nothing. I got a late check out and they held my bags for the day after was nice. More staffing to run the downstairs bar and there was no lunch or dinner one day with no staff. For the price an airport shuttle would ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

2 out of 5
232 E State St, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this aparthotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and climate control. Popular attractions Front Street and Traverse City Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (20 reviews)
"Exceptionally well located, clean, and spacious apartment-style rooms. The virtual check-in process was surprisingly seamless. It was also substantially cheaper than traditional hotels in the area for better accommodations than most hotels I’ve stayed in."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

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Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
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! (10 reviews)
"Very clean but not enough storage for clothes"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

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The Loop Downtown By Kasa
East Bay Escape | Private Beach | AC | Sunrise | Paradise |

East Bay Escape | Private Beach | AC | Sunrise | Paradise |

Traverse City, MI
The price is £1,050 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£1,050
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Front Street and Traverse City Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
Great House for a Group
"We stayed here for a long weekend with a large group. The bunk room in the basement fit a lot of people! The house was very comfortable and there was a ton of parking. The views were stunning, we just wish we would have had warmer weather to enjoy it"

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

East Bay Escape | Private Beach | AC | Sunrise | Paradise |
Delamar Traverse City

Delamar Traverse City

4 out of 5
615 E Front Street, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,041 reviews)
"Excellent hotel!!"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

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Delamar Traverse City
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Traverse City

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Slabtown

If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Slabtown
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Grand Traverse Commons

While visiting Grand Traverse Commons, you might make a stop by sights like Village at Grand Traverse Commons and Left Foot Charley.

Grand Traverse Commons
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Indian Woods

If you're spending some time in Indian Woods, Front Street and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Indian Woods
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Holiday Hills

If you're spending some time in Holiday Hills, Mt. Holiday Ski Area and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Holiday Hills

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