Name: Spectacular Views of Lake
Address: Traverse City

Be sure to take a stroll down Forest Lakes, a vibrant area where there's always something fun to keep you entertained. Both tourists and locals flock to this famous strip.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when visiting Traverse City. Forest Lakes is an ideal place to kick off here, but there are many other worthy spots to consider. Traverse City State Park, Spider Lake, and Centre Ice Arena are close to the body of water and will fill in your day nicely.

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The Lakeview Hotel, Shanty Creek Resort

$847

per person

Oct 10 - Oct 13

found 24 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Traverse City (TVC)

8/10 Very Good! (792 reviews)

Close to several lakes. Beautiful and quiet property. Rooms are a bit dated but prices are reasonable to reflect this

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Leland Lodge

$954

per person

Oct 10 - Oct 13

found 24 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Traverse City (TVC)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (467 reviews)

This was the perfect location to celebrate our anniversary! It was convenient to stop at wineries on our way, and the lodge is walking distance to Fish Town. As an added bonus, we were given a bottle of wine in celebration of our anniversary at check-in :)

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

Park Place Hotel

Downtown Traverse City

$984

per person

Oct 10 - Oct 13

found 24 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Traverse City (TVC)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Rooms very outdated. Much in need of redecorating.

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Forest Lakes

Tours & day trips

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Guided Sightseeing Cruise on West Grand Traverse Bay

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

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NON BUS Traverse Sunset Wine Tour 3 Winery Old Mission Peninsula

Free cancellation available

History & culture

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Historical Ghost Lantern Tour Downtown Traverse City

Free cancellation available

Cruises & boat tours

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Sunset Sail from Traverse City with Food, Wine & Cocktails

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

Spider Lake

4/5(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spider Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its wineries.

Rennie Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rennie Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

Tibbets Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tibbets Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in the area.

High Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at High Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its wineries.

Arbutus Lake

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arbutus Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Discover the area's wineries and its lively festivals.

Centre Ice Arena

5/5(12 reviews)

You can take time to visit Centre Ice Arena during your travels to Traverse City. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.