Central Travel Guide
Traverse City
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.
Top hotels in Central
Delamar Traverse City
Staff were super friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Grand Beach Resort Hotel
Staff was terrific!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Baywatch Resort
Great stay at the Baywatch! Staff was very friendly and the views were beautiful.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
Yes
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Grand Traverse Resort And Spa
I liked it was a lot to do in the hotel and you are not far from Traverse city downtown.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
The Vic By Kasa
This is a basic "no frills" hotel, which is all we were looking for in this stay. Minimal staff, but available if needed. No trouble getting checked in, etc. Parking on site. Suggest requesting back rooms (not facing main road.) We had no issues with traffic noise with a room facing to the back. ...
Reviewed on 4 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.
