Living in a resort area in Michigan, there's always something fun to do close by. The best time to visit Charlevoix is in the summer, but fun can be found any time of year.
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Fun in the sun or snow
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Fun in the sun or snow
Warm weather fun consists of boating, biking and shopping. Beautiful color tours in the fall. Skiing, skating, sledding in the winter
Nice beach/park on Lake Charlevoix with picnic tables, grills and pavilions. A boat launch is a short walk away and you can even pull boats up on the beach.
Ferry Beach Park
Beautiful sandy beach on Lake Michigan complete with playground, a pavilion to rent and concession stand for quick treats.
Michigan Beach Park
Take a bike ride from Charlevoix to Petoskey on the Little Traverse Wheelway. Stop for lunch along the way in Bay Harbor.
Little Traverse Wheelway Trail
Great boat rentals right on the lake, we've used this company several times, great boats and service.
Boat Rentals - Lake Charlevoix, Michigan - Summertime Rentals LLC
Take a beautiful fall drive through the tunnel of trees, starts in Harbor Springs and ends in Good Hart. Have dinner at Legs Inn, great authentic polish food.
Tunnel of Trees - M 119
This is a great small town ski hill and hiking area. Beginner friendly hill with a tow rope, and a fun sledding hill.
Mt. McSauba recreation area
Up for more of a challenge, take a 45 minute drive and ski at Nubs Nob, it's where the locals go.
Nubs Nob Ski Resort
Grab a bite here
A few of the best places to eat around town and beyond
Some of the best gourmet food in town. I absolutely love the filet mignon, and shrimp provencale.
Terry's of Charlevoix
Very reliable food and service, my favorite go to restaurant for a good burger or sandwich and the best whitefish.
The Villager Pub
Know for it's delicious shrimp, you gotta give it a try.
The Argonne House
When the tunnel of trees comes to an end, plan on lunch or dinner here. Great polish food and beautiful view over Lake Michigan. During color season though, plan on a wait.
Legs Inn
While out on the lake, make a stop in Ironton at The Landing, a fun, burger and drink kind of restaurant. There may be a wait during the summer here too.
The Landing
Another great location, right on the channel between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix, enjoy something to eat while watching the boats come and go. Also a great drawbridge viewing location.
