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 lakeside or experience its lively festivals.
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
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Champagne BUBBLY Traverse City Wine Tour
MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Traverse City Brewery And Distillery Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Traverse City Hotel Deals
Park Place Hotel
Walkable location to downtown restaurants and coffee shop. Great for a quick weekend trip.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
Staff was very helpful and polite.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
What a great place for the price. (We stayed early May so I’m sure it was cheaper). We had a great view from the apartment, and could walk to downtown which was exactly what we wanted. Only cons were I wish we hadn’t had to pay to park at a parking garage (no dedicated parking for the room). A throw ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Loop Downtown By Kasa
Delamar Traverse City
Hotel was great. Staff were great. Location was great. Enjoyed hot tub but it was closed the second night we were there. Greeted with a glass of sparkling wine which was nice. Coffee shop was good but they need to heat their steamed milk more 😊. Loved they had non feather pillows!! Would definitely ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Very nice and great breakfast.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Traverse City
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.
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.
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.
Central
Central might not have many top sights, but City Opera House and Village at Grand Traverse Commons are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
