Central Travel Guide
Traverse City
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.
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Great Wolf Lodge Water Park during your trip to Traverse City. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Chateau Chantal
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Chateau Chantal during your travels to Traverse City. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Turtle Creek Stadium
Catch an event at Turtle Creek Stadium during your trip to Traverse City. Wander through the beautiful beaches and lakeside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
NON BUS VIP Cadillac Escalade Traverse City Old Mission Wine Tour
NON BUS Andie's VIP Traverse / Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP
NON BUS Traverse City Singles Mingle Sunset Wine Distillery Tour
Top hotels in Central
Delamar Traverse City
Had an amazing time. Staff were amazing from the moment we stepped into the hotel. Rooms were clean and comfy. The whole environment was amazing.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
We were in suite the only downside was at 7am on Saturday it sounded like someone turned on an air compressor in our room for almost an hour.no idea where is was coming from
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI
Staff friendly. Clean room. Excellent breakfast. 5 stars except hot was out of order.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Bayshore Resort
Great deal on a spotless room! Free shuttle to downtown! Awesome free breakfast with so many choices! Awesome location on the water!!!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Seasons Inn Traverse City
Clean room. Friendly check in.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 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.
