Northern Lower Peninsula, MI

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Northern Lower Peninsula

Traverse City featuring ballooning

Downtown Traverse City

If you're spending some time in Downtown Traverse City, Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park 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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Harrisonville

While visiting Harrisonville, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Huron and Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory.

Harrisonville
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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, Mt. Holiday Ski Area and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Holiday Hills
Seeing the sights and learning while in Mackinac Island

East Bluff

While visiting East Bluff, you might make a stop by sights like Arch Rock and Fort Mackinac.

East Bluff
Bayshore Resort
Bayshore Resort
3 out of 5
833 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI
The price is AED 322 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
AED 322
AED 357 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,343 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

Bayshore Resort
Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City
Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City
3 out of 5
701 S Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI
The price is AED 313 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 313
AED 358 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Mackinaw City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,902 reviews)
"Everyone was nice and the place was cheap and clean"

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1773 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
The price is AED 283 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
AED 283
AED 334 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,503 reviews)
"The junior suite was excellent. Big bathroom with both a walk in shower and a bath tub. And two sinks. Three tvs. Sitting area had a pull out and a comfortable chair. Right on the beach."

Reviewed on 29 March 2025

Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
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Pinestead Reef Resort
Pinestead Reef Resort
4 out of 5
1265 N US Highway 31 N, Traverse City, MI
Stay at this 4-star beach apartment in Traverse City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (521 reviews)
"I'll be completely honest, when i walked in to the creepy old maze of a hallway I was uncertain. Pinestead surprises! We stayed in a Kitchenette and none of us wanted to leave! Everything was clean and well maintained. Staff was helpful and kind. Our room was spacious, cozy, and close enough to the ..."

Reviewed on 27 March 2025

Pinestead Reef Resort
Adult Themed Cabin w/ Hot Tub
Adult Themed Cabin w/ Hot Tub
Idlewild
Stay at this cabin in Idlewild. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and a hot tub. Popular attractions Watermill Lake and Spruce Lake are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Amazing place to connect.
"This was such a wonderful place. Very thoughtfully set up and executed. A place you can explore so many fantasies in a safe place. My husband and I were able to spend a nice long weekend reconnecting and trying new experiences. Best vacation we have ever had"

Reviewed on 2 March 2025

Adult Themed Cabin w/ Hot Tub
After Dune Delight 5BR Home River Kayaks Beaches
After Dune Delight 5BR Home River Kayaks Beaches
Glen Arbor
Stay at this vacation home in Glen Arbor. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal River ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Fall Get Away 2024
"We gather our children together for my husband’s birthday each year and travel to a destination up north for a long weekend away. The house is as listed, nestled in a quaint spot in the woods just outside Glen Arbor city limits. Lots of extra touches were inside the home to make our stay more comfortable. ..."

Reviewed on 15 November 2024

After Dune Delight 5BR Home River Kayaks Beaches
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Popular places to visit

In my much younger and foolish days, I would downhill ski at Caberfae (Cadillac, MI) and Snow Snake

Boyne Mountain

4.5/5(146 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Boyne Falls with a visit to Boyne Mountain. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Boyne Mountain
A must try!!

Silver Lake State Park

4.5/5(66 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Silver Lake State Park might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Mears. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Silver Lake State Park
So many options! Choose your own toppings. Can you tell maple bacon is my favorite? I believe this is a franchise from Pittsburgh. There are two locations in Michigan - Portage and Traverse City.

Front Street

4.5/5(722 reviews)

During your visit to Traverse City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Front Street. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Front Street
In use from 1870 until 1933 this is yet another light house along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Grand Traverse Bay

4.5/5(685 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Grand Traverse Bay, a popular spot to commune with nature in Traverse City. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its wineries.

Grand Traverse Bay
Seeing the sights and learning while in Mackinac Island

Fort Mackinac

4.5/5(425 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Mackinac Island with a trip to Fort Mackinac. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside, or seek out the biking trails.

Fort Mackinac

Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(309 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Mackinaw City with a trip to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.

Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal