Charlevoix
A resort town wedged between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix, known for its drawbridge canal, mushroom houses, and harbor lighthouse. It is also the ferry port for Beaver Island.
Charlevoix lies about 25 km southwest of Petoskey, between Lake Michigan, Round Lake, and Lake Charlevoix. Bridge Street in the center is lined with restaurants and boutiques, and the drawbridge over the Pine River channel opens for passing yachts every half hour. The East Park dock on the waterfront is a favorite spot for evening strolls. The South Pier Light and Earl Young’s “mushroom houses” are must-sees. In summer, ferries depart from here for Beaver Island, or you can swim at the lakeside beach. Half a day to a full day is enough.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Earl Young Mushroom Houses
- Charlevoix South Pier Light
- Castle Farms
- Fisherman's Island State Park
- Thorne Swift Nature Preserve
- M-119 Tunnel of Trees
- Harbor Springs
- Bear River Valley Recreation Area