Old Towne Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Lake Michigan Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
NON BUS Traverse City Wine Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour
NON BUS VIP Cadillac Escalade Traverse City Old Mission Wine Tour
NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour
NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP
Our pick of the best Old Towne Hotel Deals
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
Very nice hotel and wonderful staff! This was the perfect gift to surprise my bestie for her birthday, a night in the Deluxe with bay side view room!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
Room was clean staff was courteous only thing i have to.suggest to others is if your staying and length of time is unsure reserve the longest you think you'll need and cancel if you do not i talked to front desk and discussed my situation and they were like ok just let us know we will keep you in ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Delamar Traverse City
Staff was so kind and helpful, space was clean and the pools were well kept
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
The room was clean, the beds were soft, and the waterside was fun
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Great room, lovely staff, nice boxed breakfast, super comfy bed. Clean and comfortable with nice hot shower in the morning. Very pleased!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
The Baywatch Resort
Clean room and friendly staff!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Towne
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.
Central
Central might not have many top sights, but City Opera House and Clinch Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Traverse City
If you're spending some time in Downtown Traverse City, Clinch Park Beach and City Opera House are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
