Northwest Michigan

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Northwest Michigan

Traverse City featuring ballooning

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.

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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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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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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Duck Lake Peninsula

While Duck Lake Peninsula may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Interlochen State Park and Kresge Auditorium.

Duck Lake Peninsula
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
3.5 out of 5
100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard, Williamsburg, MI
The price is S$321 per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
S$321
25 Jun - 26 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Williamsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Place was clean, staff was friendly. Plenty of options for dining, drinks, shopping, etc."

Reviewed on 9 Jun, 2025

Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
Fountain Point Resort
Fountain Point Resort
2.5 out of 5
990 S Lake Leelanau Dr , Lake Leelanau, MI
The price is S$124 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$124
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach holiday park in Lake Leelanau. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Boathouse Vineyards ...
7.6/10 Good! (28 reviews)
"Great view of the lake, offer kayaking which is a bonus. Super friendly staff."

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

Fountain Point Resort
Dune Climb Inn
Dune Climb Inn
2 out of 5
7194 S Dune Hwy, Empire, MI
The price is S$227 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
S$227
23 Jun - 24 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Empire. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Little ...
9/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"The manager was extremely nice and accommodating to us. Our room was clean but very small and the bathroom was in need of updating. The area is beautiful and this was convenient."

Reviewed on 10 Jun, 2025

Dune Climb Inn
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The Dexter by Kasa
The Dexter by Kasa
2 out of 5
112 Dexter, Elk Rapids, MI
Stay at this aparthotel in Elk Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Torch Lake and Elk Rapids District Library ...
The Dexter by Kasa
The Shores Resort
The Shores Resort
2 out of 5
5677 Creeks Crossing N, Williamsburg, MI
Stay at this condo in Williamsburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Traverse City Beach and Front Street are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (8 reviews)
"Clean, affordable and great location."

Reviewed on 17 May, 2025

The Shores Resort
Betsie Riverside Resort
Betsie Riverside Resort
3 out of 5
2251 Benzie Hwy, 2251 Benzie Hwy., Benzonia, MI
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Benzonia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Benzie Area Historical Museum and Betsie Valley ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
"Place was perfect. Plenty of space, nice little Playground , great pool and hot tub, little river. Property was kept beautifully and flawless communication. Close to a lot: Frankfort, sleeping bear dunes, traverse city. Couldn’t recommend it more."

Reviewed on 17 Jun, 2025

Betsie Riverside Resort
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Spectacular sand dunes loom over the deep blue waters of Lake Michigan at this national park, where the rivers run clear and the forest rings with birdcalls.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Front Street

Front Street

5/5(1 review)

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
Historic Fishtown

Historic Fishtown

You can learn about the history of Leland with a trip to Historic Fishtown. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Historic Fishtown
Glen Lake

Glen Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glen Lake during your travels in Glen Arbor. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Glen Lake
Mission Point Lighthouse

Mission Point Lighthouse

5/5(2 reviews)

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
Clinch Park Beach

Clinch Park Beach

5/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Clinch Park Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Traverse City. Discover the area's lively festivals or seek out its local tours.

Clinch Park Beach
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