Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Front Street
During your visit to Traverse City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Front Street. Stroll along this family-friendly area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Traverse City Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Traverse City Beach during your trip to Traverse City? Discover the area's lively festivals or seek out its local tours.
Mission Point Lighthouse
You can learn about the history of Traverse City when you stop by Mission Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.
Traverse City State Park
You can take time to visit Traverse City State Park during your travels to Traverse City. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Spider Lake
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.
Bass Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bass Lake during your travels in Traverse City. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the local tours.
Activities
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
NON-BUS Traverse City MOVIE STARS 3-STOP Old Mission Wine Tour
NON-BUS MOVIE STARS Champagne BUBBLY Traverse City Wine Tour
Our pick of the best Central Hotel Deals
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Staff were great. Pool area was really clean. Arcade was fun. Breakfast was delivered to our room which was awesome. 24/7 convience area with lots of options. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
I loved Frank 💕
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
Rooms and hotel are clean and comfortable. The elevator broke during our stay. Thank goodness there are only two floors.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
Everything was very nice. I did not take advantage of any of the amenities outside of our room. I was disappointed that I was charged a nightly resort fee of $21 for each day that I stayed. We did not take advantage of any of the other amenities such as the pool tennis courts or exercise room. I ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Baywatch Resort
Great location, very comfortable and clean. Loved the room with coffee and games. Responsive staff
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Bayshore Resort
Room was dirty, dirty bandaide next to jacuzzi tub, shower had fried scum on the wall and i was stuck on the side of the rd in a blizzard dang near all night told them i wasnt going to be able to make it back for my second night . Paid for 2 nights $350 dollars to get a dirty rm and be stuck on the ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central
Old Towne
While Old Towne isn't home to many top sights, City Opera House and Clinch Park Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Midtown Centre
Though Midtown Centre may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like City Opera House and Clinch Park Beach.
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.
Grand Traverse Commons
While visiting Grand Traverse Commons, you might make a stop by sights like Village at Grand Traverse Commons and Left Foot Charley.
Boardman
While Boardman isn't home to many top sights, Clinch Park Beach and City Opera House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Slabtown
If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.
