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 lakeside 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
NON-BUS MOVIE STARS Old Mission Afternoon / Sunset 3 Winery Tour
MOVIE STARS NON-BUS Police / Military / First Responder Wine Tour
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
MOVIE STARS Cadillac Escalade Traverse Old Mission Wine Tour
Our pick of the best Central Hotel Deals
Delamar Traverse City
The very heated outdoor pool was fantastic! Our room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable. We noticed our room was missing a robe, so we let the front desk know and another one was delivered. Very attentive staff. It's a short walk to downtown. As it was a bit chilly, we didn't walk on ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Great room right on the lake! Excellent staff and great location
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Baywatch Resort
Had a lovely stay. Only mishap was not the fault of the hotel. A car ran into the power pole in front of the building and there was no electricity for a few hours.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
The Grand Traverse Resort and Spa was amazing....massage was A-One, baby you better get you one, it's that Deal. Hospitality was great......Thank you staff, you guys did your thing. We were in the tower our room were nice, view was.amazing. we'll.be back. Only thing need more dinning selections and ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
Very good
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
Would stay again
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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.
