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
2 Day Wine Tour NON BUS Traverse City Wine Country 2 Peninsula
PRIVATE NON BUS Traverse Old Mission Wine Distillery Tour
NON BUS Leelanau Winery Pairing with That's a Pizza Food Tour
NON BUS Andie's VIP Traverse / Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour
Top hotels in Central
Delamar Traverse City
My new favorite place to stay. Great view of the bay, clean, and well-stocked. We loved the pool and spa. Staff are friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City
The room was very clean. I forgot my coat in the room and it was sent to me by the manager. The check in was very easy and so was checkout.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Reviewed on 31 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
Bayshore Resort
Everything was wonderful. The staff was impressively helpful, the room was spotless, the pool area was clean and welcoming, and the hot tub was hot.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Park Place Hotel
So happy to see Bridg at the Front Desk greeting me. She remembered me & that I had stayed prior to trip to Paris. We had a nice chat. Also the young lady in the restaurant that was working as the bartender was super friendly.
Reviewed on 25 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.
