Downtown Traverse City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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 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 lakeside 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

Activities

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!

AU$243
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

AU$58
per adult
Grave Tales Oakwood Cemetery Walking Tour
THE PROPOSAL and Engagement Traverse City Wine Tour

THE PROPOSAL and Engagement Traverse City Wine Tour

AU$564
per traveller
THE PROPOSAL and Engagement Traverse City Wine Tour
Picture 3 for Activity Traverse City Old Mission Peninsula SUNSET Wine Tour

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

AU$151
per adult
NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP
Traverse City's #1 Wine Tour with the newest freshest wine tour vehicles in Northern Michigan #moviestarswinetours

VIP Cadillac Escalade Traverse City Wine Tour

AU$182
per adult
VIP Cadillac Escalade Traverse City Wine Tour
Traverse City Old Mission Peninsula Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour

NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour

AU$151
per adult
NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Traverse City Hotel Deals

Park Place Hotel

Park Place Hotel

3 out of 5
300 E State St, Traverse City, MI
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The air didn’t work well and we ended up switching rooms. The windows were very dirty. The rooftop bar was small, but the waiters were nice. The pool was one of the best features and so was the location."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

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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
Fully refundable
The price is AU$517 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$517
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Extremely nice hotel with rooftop bar that over looks the bay. Walkable to many shops and restaurants. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 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 WiFi, daily housekeeping, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Front Street and City Opera House ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
"This room was a huge welcome after our Air B&B location was a flop and we needed a new place to stay. Check-in via virtual desk was super easy and quick. The room was brand new. I do believe the amenities stated that it had an iron and an ironing board, but we didn’t not find one in this room. Loved ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

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Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
The Loop Downtown By Kasa

The Loop Downtown By Kasa

139 Pine Street, Traverse City, MI
Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Front Street and City Opera House are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Very comfortable stay, plenty of room, great for cooking meals. Walking distance to nightlife, spas, and reataurants."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 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
Stay at this vacation home in Traverse City. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Front Street and City Opera House 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

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East Bay Escape | Private Beach | AC | Sunrise | Paradise |
The Baywatch Resort

The Baywatch Resort

3 out of 5
1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,222 reviews)
"The staff is very helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

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The Baywatch Resort
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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, Grand Traverse Bay and Mt. Holiday Ski Area are top sights worth seeing.

Holiday Hills

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