Central
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 browse for the perfect souvenirs 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 with a trip to 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.
Things to do
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
5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
NON-BUS Cadillac MOVIE STARS Traverse Old Mission Wine Tour
Top hotels in Central
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 May 28, 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 May 30, 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 May 26, 2026
The Baywatch Resort
"Beautiful location, clean friendly and beach was amazing!"
Reviewed on May 29, 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 May 30, 2026
Park Place Hotel
"This is a nice historical hotel in a wonderful location. Just a bit dated"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central
Old Towne
While Old Towne might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Clinch Park Beach and Clinch Park.
Midtown Centre
While there might not be top attractions in Midtown Centre, you can explore the larger area and discover places 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
When in Boardman, you can plan a visit to Clinch Park Beach and Front Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Slabtown
If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.
