Hotels near Great Lakes Children's Museum Traverse City

If being by the water is a major draw, beach near Cherry Bend Community Park is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Greilickville. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Clinch Park, Clinch Park Beach, and West End Beach.

Traverse City Visitor Center is worth a pic or two when discovering Downtown Traverse City. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Clinch Park in the heart of Traverse City. Catch the sunset by the shore at Clinch Park Beach, just a short walk away.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at City Opera House in Downtown Traverse City. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Old Town Playhouse is just a short walk away.

Skiers and snowboarders might want to test out the slopes at Hickory Hills Ski Area, a skiing spot located 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from central Traverse City. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you master the slopes, Mt. Holiday Ski Area is just a short drive away.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Grand Traverse Commons. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.