Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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.
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
Lake Michigan Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Michigan Lakeshore, M-22
MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Old Mission Afternoon / Sunset 3 Winery Tour
NON-BUS Police / Military / First Responder Wine Tour
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour
Our pick of the best Central Hotel Deals
Bayshore Resort
"I loved the clean and comfortable room, and the staff was great. The internet was brutal. Terrible! I had an international business Zoom meeting. I was leading the meeting, and the internet dropped the call multiple times. Truly, in today's world, if you don't have excellent internet at your hotel, ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
"Beautiful beach! Breakfast boxes brought up to your room is a nice touch & good, but we do prefer to make & choose our own breakfast. Room was nice."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Delamar Traverse City
"The shuttle driver Craig was great! The property is close to town, on the water and very clean. Plenty of parking, in house restaurants and pools. Our new favorite spot!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
The Baywatch Resort
"Beautiful location, clean friendly and beach was amazing!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel
"I wish breakfast options were better. Also the hotel used to offer hot coffee in the lobby available to guests. This time, coffee was old and lukewarm. Beach shower was broken and not fixed during our 5 days stay. Otherwise the place is very clean and pleasant."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Park Place Hotel
"This is a nice historical hotel in a wonderful location. Just a bit dated"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central
Old Towne
While Old Towne isn't home to many top sights, Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park 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 Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park.
Downtown Traverse City
If you're spending some time in Downtown Traverse City, Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park 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 Front Street 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.
