Traverse City, County seat in Northern Michigan, United States
Located at an elevation of 191 meters, Traverse City extends along Grand Traverse Bay with beaches, parks, and surrounding forests.
The settlement began in 1847 when Captain Horace Boardman purchased land, leading to the establishment of a sawmill that formed the initial community.
The National Cherry Festival brings 500,000 visitors to celebrate the region's agricultural heritage through parades, competitions, and local food demonstrations.
Northwestern Michigan College provides higher education opportunities to students while supporting research and community development programs in the region.
The city received designation as a Coast Guard City due to its sustained support of maritime operations and personnel in the Great Lakes region.
Location: Grand Traverse County
Inception: 1891
Elevation above the sea: 191 m
Website: https://traversecitymi.gov
GPS coordinates: 44.76806,-85.62222
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:09
Traverse City State Hospital
2 km
Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City
3.9 km
Interlochen State Park
19.2 km
Bowers Harbor Inn
15.1 km
Traverse City State Park
6.2 km
Perry Hannah House
851 m
Dennos Museum Center
2.8 km
City Opera House
466 m
Boardman Neighborhood Historic District
1 km
TART Trail
6.1 km
American Legion Memorial Bridge
750 m
Fountain Point
23.3 km
Skegemog Point Site
22 km
Hughes House
21.6 km
Central Neighborhood Historic District
829 m
William and Margaret McFarland Core Farm
14.9 km
Elk Rapids First Methodist Episcopal Church
21.7 km
South Union Street–Boardman River Bridge
689 m
John Pulcipher House
10.7 km
Bingham District No. 5 Schoolhouse
12.7 km
Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum
19.5 km
Kresge Auditorium
19.4 km
Bay Theatre
23.3 km
Interlochen Historical Marker
19.3 km
Clinch Park Beach
544 m
Kingsley Village Office
21.7 km
City Opera House Historical Marker
442 m
Kingsley Middle School
21.5 kmReviews
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