About Boardman

Boardman Neighborhood Info

The Boardman neighborhood sits between State Street on the north edge, and Boardman Lake to the south.  This neighborhood, including homes along Boardman Avenue and Washington Street, preserves some of Traverse City’s oldest and most ornate homes, many in the fanciful Queen Anne style.  The Boardman neighborhood is a primarily residential historic district, with approximately 174 structures, the majority of them well-maintained Victorian wood-frame residences covered with clapboard siding. Structures range from lavish houses built for some of the city's most prominent late 19th-century residents to more modest homes originally owned by small businessmen and lumber company employees.

The Boardman area of Traverse City has the TART trail running through the southern edge of this neighborhood, public boat launch access to Boardman Lake, Traverse Area Community Sailing with programs for kids and teens, and some great neighborhood restaurants, cafés, and more.  Find a great microbrewery experience with Filling Station, located in a former railroad depot built in 1927 along the shores of Boardman Lake.  The building has a storied history, and a gorgeous view to enjoy great beers, fresh salads, and housemade wood-fired pizzas.  See more about the history of the railroad industry in Traverse City and "Ales by the Rails" at the Filling Station building here.

The Eighth Street corridor is set to undergo a major streetscape project during the summer of 2019 to enhance the village-within-the-city feel and foster better walk- and bikeability. Learn more here.