American Legion Memorial Bridge, Traverse City

Name: American Legion Memorial Bridge
Address: Traverse City, United States

#9 among attractions in Traverse City

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Facts and practical information

The American Legion Memorial Bridge is a reinforced concrete arch bridge carrying South Cass Street over the Boardman River in Traverse City, Michigan. It was completed in 1930 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. ()

Opened: 1930 (94 years ago)Coordinates: 44°45'41"N, 85°37'16"W

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American Legion Memorial Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: TART Trail, Bijou by the Bay, State Theatre, City Opera House.

~1990 ftN
Hiking, Hiking trail
TART Trail, Traverse City
10 min walk • The Traverse Area Recreational Trail is a rail trail in Michigan and is part of U.S. Bicycle Route 35. It is a paved, non-motorized recreational trail of 10.5-mile in length that extends from the west side of Traverse City to Acme.
~1530 ftN
Nightlife, Cinema
Bijou by the Bay, Traverse City
8 min walk • The Bijou by the Bay is a 150-seat nonprofit movie theater in a city park on Grand Traverse Bay in Michigan, next to the multi-use TART Trail. It is one of the venues for the Traverse City Film Festival.
~1160 ftN
Nightlife, Cinema
State Theatre, Traverse City
6 min walk • The State Theatre in Traverse City, Michigan, United States was donated to the Traverse City Film Festival in May 2007 as a gift by Rotary Charities of Traverse City. The theater underwent restoration and was reopened on November 17, 2007.
~1060 ftNW
Opera, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
City Opera House, Traverse City
6 min walk • The City Opera House is located at 106-112 Front Street in Traverse City, Michigan. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1971 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
~700 ftW
Bridge
South Union Street–Boardman River Bridge, Traverse City
4 min walk • The South Union Street–Boardman River Bridge, also known as the Trunk Line Bridge, is a bridge located on South Union Street over the Boardman River in Traverse City, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
0.6 miSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Boardman Lake Trail, Traverse City
16 min walk • The 2-mile heavily wooded trail along the east side of Boardman Lake was constructed in October 2005. The northern mile of this serene trail is paved, while the southern mile is crushed limestone and boardwalks.
0.7 miE
44°45'27"N • 85°36'24"W
The Hollow, Traverse City
20 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
~1540 ftE
Neighbourhood
Traverse City Area Public Schools, Traverse City
8 min walk • Traverse City Area Public Schools is a public school district based in Traverse City, Michigan, United States. This district includes 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, 1 alternative high school, and 1 Montessori school.
0.4 miE
Neighbourhood
Boardman Neighborhood Historic District, Traverse City
11 min walk • The Boardman Neighborhood Historic District is a residential historic district in Traverse City, Michigan, United States, roughly bounded by State Street, Webster Street, Railroad Avenue, and Boardman Avenue.
0.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Central Neighborhood Historic District, Traverse City
13 min walk • The Central Neighborhood Historic District is a residential historic district, roughly bounded by 5th, Union, 9th, and Division Streets in Traverse City, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It includes the separately-listed Perry Hannah House. The district includes 459 structures.
0.7 miSW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Thirlby Field, Traverse City
18 min walk • Thirlby Field is a 7,000-seat football stadium located in Traverse City, Michigan. It was built in 1934 on a site where football has been played since 1896 by the Traverse City Trojans.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to American Legion Memorial Bridge?

Nearby attractions include South Union Street–Boardman River Bridge, Traverse City (4 min walk), City Opera House, Traverse City (6 min walk), Traverse City Area Public Schools, Traverse City (8 min walk), Boardman Neighborhood Historic District, Traverse City (11 min walk).

How to get to American Legion Memorial Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to American Legion Memorial Bridge:

Bus

Cass Street & Lake Avenue • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)
State Street East of Union Street • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)