Central
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.
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.
Things to do
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Leelanau Peninsula
Top hotels in Central
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
Very nice hotel and wonderful staff! This was the perfect gift to surprise my bestie for her birthday, a night in the Deluxe with bay side view room!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Delamar Traverse City
Staff was so kind and helpful, space was clean and the pools were well kept
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
Clean rooms Our room was in convenient spot right by waterpark and arcade Food is expensive for what it is ordered my daughter frozen coke and got a cup of foam and pop
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Nice clean updated hotel. Great location right on the beach
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Baywatch Resort
Great property!!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 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.
