Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Traverse City
Popular places to visit
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Lake Michigan Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
NON-BUS Cadillac MOVIE STARS Traverse Old Mission Wine Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Traverse City Hotel Deals
Park Place Hotel
"The rooftop bar was great.Happy hour at the restaurant not happy enough for me. The woman working the night shift was extremely helpful with finding a restaurant that was open later than most and that was good."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
"Less than ideal situation with a false fire alarm that awoke us at 4:00am. The manager on duty refused to communicate the issue after almost 30 minutes standing outside. I would appreciate a call from the general manager of the property."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
"It missed ther the place had no lobby and had to park down the street due to adjacent parking lot repairs. OK place to stay but prefer a lobby and maybe other amenities. Thanks."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
"This was a great place to stay. We would definitely come back again."
Reviewed on 9 June 2026
Bayshore Resort
"Lovely stay in traverse city! Would stay at bayshore again-great location and clean room."
Reviewed on 10 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Traverse City
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.
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.
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.
Slabtown
If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.
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.
