Charlevoix Mushroom Houses
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Northern Michigan builder Earl Young created the unusual mushroom houses in Charlevoix. Tours are available.
Charlevoix Beaches
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Charlevoix has beaches on Lake Michigan and also offers the warmer swimming waters of inland lake beaches on Lake Charlevoix.
Charlevoix’s Rich History as a Summer Resort
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A group of professors visited Charlevoix after the Civil War and formed a summer association. More followed and it became a resort town.
Activities & Attractions in Charlevoix
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Charlevoix is a bustling community with activities and attractions that include their waterfront park and fountain.
Cross Country Skiing in Charlevoix & Boyne City
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With woods, dunes, and frozen lakes, the trails near Charlevoix and Boyne City are the places to cross country ski from December-March.
Charlevoix Circle of Arts
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The Charlevoix Circle of Arts is a vibrant, cultural center in downtown Charlevoix that presents six major visual exhibits annually.
Beaver Island Up North
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Beaver Island is located 32 miles offshore of Charlevoix, Michigan and is the largest island in Lake Michigan.
Charlevoix’s History Museums
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The Harsha House and the Charlevoix Depot Museum, run by the Charlevoix Historical Society, preserve much of Charlevoix’s rich history.
Festivals & Events in Charlevoix
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Charlevoix is a bustling community nestled between Lake Michigan and Round Lake and hosts many festivals and events throughout the year.
Fisherman’s Island State Park
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Fisherman’s Island State Park has more than 2,600 acres and miles of gorgeous Lake Michigan beach and is located just south of Charlevoix.