Northern Lower Peninsula, MI

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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 Front Street are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Traverse City
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Slabtown

If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan are top sights worth seeing.

Slabtown
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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
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Michaywe

If you're spending some time in Michaywe, Michaywe Pines Golf Course and Lakes Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Michaywe
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Indian Woods

If you're spending some time in Indian Woods, Front Street and Old Mission Peninsula are top sights worth seeing.

Indian Woods
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Birchwood Farms

5/5(2 area reviews)

While Birchwood Farms might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tunnel of Trees and Harbor Springs Beach.

Birchwood Farms
Bayshore Resort
Bayshore Resort
3 out of 5
833 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI
The price is AED 253 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
AED 253
AED 281 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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! (1,298 reviews)
"Very nice facility. The fridge was noisy. Otherwise all was excellent."

Reviewed on 19 January 2025

Bayshore Resort
Delamar Traverse City
Delamar Traverse City
4 out of 5
615 E Front Street, Traverse City, MI
The price is AED 512 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
AED 512
AED 612 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Outdoor pool and sauna were a nice plus. In house yoga studio is top notch."

Reviewed on 21 January 2025

Delamar Traverse City
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
The price is AED 238 per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
AED 238
AED 281 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,966 reviews)
"Great experience no issues!"

Reviewed on 20 January 2025

Grand 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! (506 reviews)
"Everything was good. Friendly people at the desk."

Reviewed on 6 January 2025

Pinestead Reef Resort
Inhabit A Hobbit House!
Inhabit A Hobbit House!
Charlevoix
Stay at this cottage in Charlevoix. Enjoy free WiFi, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Mushroom House and Charlevoix ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (440 reviews)
Charming piece of Charlevoix history
"From the second we walked inside, it felt like home! Such a quaint and cozy cottage! We didn’t want to leave. Planning our next visit already!"

Reviewed on 15 December 2024

Inhabit A Hobbit House!
Cottages at Bay Harbor
Cottages at Bay Harbor
3.5 out of 5
3600 Village Harbor Drive, Petoskey, MI
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cottage in Petoskey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Great Lakes Center for the Arts and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (46 reviews)
"Had a great stay at the Crooked Tree cottage. Excellent service and hospitality. Unit could use some minor updates but well stocked. No issues and would stay again. Thanks for a wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on 13 December 2024

Cottages at Bay Harbor
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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

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 family-friendly area.

Boyne Mountain
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
Zip line very fun, great views, great guides.

The Highlands

4.5/5(109 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Harbor Springs with a visit to The Highlands. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

The Highlands
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
Glen Lake

Glen Lake

4.5/5(81 reviews)

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