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 lakeside 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 Champagne Wine Tour in Traverse City Shared Experience

NON BUS VIP Traverse City Brewery And Distillery Tour

NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP

NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour

NON BUS Traverse City Singles Mingle Sunset Wine Distillery Tour
Our pick of the best Central Hotel Deals

Delamar Traverse City
The room was beautiful and had a very nice touches, the soaps, shampoo and conditioner, the mini bar was amazing and they had a complimentary glass of champagne and water and oats. The bathroom was so cool, the mirror was lighted and there was a "rain" shower head. The front desk staff was so kind ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
Property is very well maintained! We noticed short staffing in a couple of the restaurants. We sat at two of their restaurants and waited 15-20 minutes, but there was no service available. It was New Year's Eve, so I'm sure staffing was tough to find, but it was disappointing to not enjoy the resort's ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Grand Beach Resort Hotel
The room was clean, nice view of the bay. Pool and hot tub were great. Breakfast boxes could definitely be improved.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
Spacious and clean. Quiet.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Bayshore Resort
Convenient Hot Coffee, Tea, & Hot Chocolate. Friendly desk staff.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
It was all the staff!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central

Old Towne
While Old Towne isn't home to many top sights, City Opera House and Traverse Area District Library 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 Traverse Area District Library 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.
