Downtown Traverse City
Traverse City
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.
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.
Things to do
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula
NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP
NON BUS Traverse City Singles Mingle Sunset Wine Distillery Tour
NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour
NON BUS Traverse City Wine Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Traverse City
Park Place Hotel
The staff was fantastic! Our room was not ready and we were surprisingly upgraded to an incredible suite! Everything about the room was amazing: the view, short walk to the rooftop bar, and the balcony!!! I cannot imagine a better room for a week in Traverse City. The only negative was it was surprisingly ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa
This is the second time staying at the Boardwalk. Different rooms both times. This time the room was just not as clean as the first time. Dirty dishes were put back in the cupboards and we had to re-wash and there was a lot of hair in the shower that was left from previous tenant.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Traverse City by IHG
The Loop Downtown By Kasa
The room was spacious. Had all the amenities Needed for a short stay. Within walking to downtown area. Hope this hotel will have exclusive parking in the near future.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
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
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 Clinch Park 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.
