Northern Lower Peninsula, MI

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Where to stay in Northern Lower Peninsula

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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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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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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
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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
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1683 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
The price is SAR 237 per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
SAR 237
SAR 280 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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! (1,892 reviews)
"Great location on the bay."

Reviewed on 19 November 2024

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
The Baywatch Resort
The Baywatch Resort
3 out of 5
1529 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
The price is SAR 267 per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
SAR 267
SAR 310 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,945 reviews)
"Cute rooms and staff was extremely helpful."

Reviewed on 21 November 2024

The Baywatch Resort
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1773 US 31 N, Traverse City, MI
The price is SAR 237 per night from Nov 27 to Nov 28
SAR 237
SAR 280 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,401 reviews)
"Overall, the Sugar Beach is a lovely place to stay in Traverse City. My only complaint would be with the breakfast. They were not even worth eating. Coffee was good though."

Reviewed on 23 November 2024

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! (493 reviews)
"The facility is dated but amazing. The property is literally on the beach!"

Reviewed on 17 November 2024

Pinestead Reef Resort
Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees with Lake Michigan View!
Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees with Lake Michigan View!
Harbor Springs
Stay at this cabin in Harbor Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Thorne Swift Nature Preserve and Andrew ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (245 reviews)
A cabin straight out of a fairytale
"This is our 2nd stay at the Dancing Bear Cabin. It is our favorite place to stay in this area. Always clean and just perfect. We have already started planning our anniversary trip for next year! Thank you!"

Reviewed on 8 November 2024

Log Cabin on Tunnel of Trees with Lake Michigan View!
5 minutes from Downtown East Tawas, On The Rocks is a cottage on Lake Huron
5 minutes from Downtown East Tawas, On The Rocks is a cottage on Lake Huron
East Tawas
Stay at this vacation home in East Tawas. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Tawas Point State Park and Tawas Point Lighthouse are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
a get away
"My sister in law and myself got away for a few days. I lost my husband (her brother) a few months ago and wanted serenity and peace...and we got it. Beautiful, newly renovated, clean, quiet, special details, beds are comfortable and love the sheets! Town is close by and lots of places to take picnics. ..."

Reviewed on 25 October 2024

5 minutes from Downtown East Tawas, On The Rocks is a cottage on Lake Huron
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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 at Boyne Mountain, a top ski area in Boyne Falls. Wander the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this relaxing 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
Castle Farms is an amazing conference and event center with a winery and a massive outdoor model railroad with 2,500 feet of track.

Castle Farms

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Castle Farms, a lovely green space in Charlevoix. Wander the lakeside and beaches in the area.

Castle Farms

Crystal Mountain

4.5/5(61 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Thompsonville with a visit to Crystal Mountain. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Crystal Mountain

The Jewel at the Grand Hotel

4.5/5(159 reviews)

Play a round of golf at The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and enjoy other activities in Mackinac Island such as biking. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

The Jewel at the Grand Hotel