Thirlby Field, Traverse City

#29 among attractions in Traverse City

Football, Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

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. It is the home of the Traverse City Central Trojans, Traverse City West Titans and St. Francis Gladiators. ()

Opened: 1896 (128 years ago)Capacity: 7000Coordinates: 44°45'10"N, 85°37'41"W

Address

410 W Thirteenth StCentral Traverse CityTraverse City 49684 United States

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Day trips

Thirlby Field – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
TART Trail, Traverse City
25 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.
0.9 miN
Nightlife, Cinema
Bijou by the Bay, Traverse City
25 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.
0.9 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema
State Theatre, Traverse City
24 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.
0.8 miN
Opera, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
City Opera House, Traverse City
21 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.
0.7 miNE
Bridge
American Legion Memorial Bridge, Traverse City
18 min walk • 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.
0.7 miN
Bridge
South Union Street–Boardman River Bridge, Traverse City
17 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.
0.9 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Boardman Lake Trail, Traverse City
24 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.
1.1 miE
44°45'27"N • 85°36'24"W
The Hollow, Traverse City
28 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
0.8 miNE
Neighbourhood
Traverse City Area Public Schools, Traverse City
21 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.
1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Boardman Neighborhood Historic District, Traverse City
25 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.
~1900 ftN
Neighbourhood
Central Neighborhood Historic District, Traverse City
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thirlby Field?

Nearby attractions include Central Neighborhood Historic District, Traverse City (10 min walk), South Union Street–Boardman River Bridge, Traverse City (17 min walk), American Legion Memorial Bridge, Traverse City (18 min walk), City Opera House, Traverse City (21 min walk).

How to get to Thirlby Field by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thirlby Field:

Bus

14th Street & Veterans Drive • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Union Street @ 10th Street • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)