Title: Visit Central: Best of Central, Traverse City Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca

 

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# Central

## Traverse City

## Visit Central

Things to do

Where to stay

[Traverse City travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City.dx3577)

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### Popular places to visit

![Front Street](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/32fbb376e3e6a6d3efb611ff3c12a0f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Front-Street-Traverse-City.d6340050.Vacation-Attraction)

![Traverse City Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/937fc80e275415cd2619a7e6aa1e6ca6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Beach-Traverse-City.d720908223088177152.Vacation-Attraction)

![Mission Point Lighthouse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/657da453ff180342f652b3a9787384b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mission Point Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Traverse City with a trip to Mission Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's lakeside or experience its lively festivals.

[](https://expedia.ca/Mission-Point-Lighthouse-Traverse-City.d553248621561000434.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Great Wolf Lodge Water Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Great Wolf Lodge Water Park during your visit to Traverse City. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

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#### Village at Grand Traverse Commons

You can enjoy retail therapy at Village at Grand Traverse Commons during your stay in Traverse City. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area.

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#### Munson Healthcare

Though Munson Healthcare might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Traverse City while you are here.

[](https://expedia.ca/Munson-Healthcare-Traverse-City.d624557834386608128.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Gorgeous Views at Chateau Chantal Winery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/641457/c3ddc63e-1a37-46b1-a5dd-704927c6260f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

CA $112

per adult

**96%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/5-hour-traverse-city-wine-tour-4-wineries-on-old-mission-peninsula.a641457.activity-details)

![Lake Michigan Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48892735/bb06592d-7664-439f-b4ed-9d5d464392aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lake Michigan Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

CA $21

per traveller

**80%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/lake-michigan-self-guided-driving-audio-tour.a48892735.activity-details)

![Traverse City Old Mission Peninsula Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47242543/f8acf527-def0-4657-a804-6be71c58efd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### NON BUS Traverse City Old Mission Sunset Wine & Distillery Tour

CA $138

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/non-bus-traverse-city-old-mission-sunset-wine-distillery-tour.a47242543.activity-details)

![4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5161652/fb8abb8c-7727-4f64-8d41-51fe1b6b334f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

CA $105

per adult

**98%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/4-hour-traverse-city-sunset-wine-tour-3-wineries-on-old-mission-peninsula.a5161652.activity-details)

![Non Bus Traverse City Singles Mingle Sunset Wine Distillery Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49836966/1b397193-1364-434e-98c5-22cd8e2f6ded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### NON BUS Traverse City Singles Mingle Sunset Wine Distillery Tour

CA $138

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/non-bus-traverse-city-singles-mingle-sunset-wine-distillery-tour.a49836966.activity-details)

![NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48844738/41c5d8ff-fb34-4251-b6ef-2033aa79232e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### NON BUS Old Mission Wine And Distillery Sunset Tour - 4 STOP

CA $138

per adult

[](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/non-bus-old-mission-wine-and-distillery-sunset-tour-4-stop.a48844738.activity-details)

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### Other neighbourhoods around Central

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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 Old Town Playhouse and City Opera House.

[](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Old-Towne.dx976628108220588032)

![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/913686e385ba87db3d7c639e3a796e91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Midtown Centre

While there might not be top attractions in Midtown Centre, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Old Town Playhouse and City Opera House.

[](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Midtown-Centre.dx976627880956473344)

![Traverse City featuring ballooning](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/31000/31725-Traverse-City.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### 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.

[](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Downtown-Traverse-City.dx888385556026052608)

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Slabtown

If you're spending some time in Slabtown, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay are top sights worth seeing.

[](https://expedia.ca/Traverse-City-Slabtown.dx867518329395740672)

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### Boardman

When in Boardman, you can plan a visit to Clinch Park Beach and City Opera House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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### Grand Traverse Commons

While visiting Grand Traverse Commons, you might make a stop by sights like Village at Grand Traverse Commons and Hippie Tree.

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