Inland Water Route Historical Museum
The history Northern Michigan’s Inland Water Route is preserved at the Inland Water Route Historical Museum in Alanson.
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Chambers of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureaus serve to help travelers plan their vacations and find what they’re most interested in during their stay. West Michigan has many organizations like these that are happy and ready to help you before and during your trip.
Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce, 115 S. Lake St, Boyne City, MI, 49712, (231) 582-6222
Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, 109 Mason St., Charlevoix, MI, 49720, (231) 547-2101
Charlevoix Visitors Center, 109 Mason St., Charlevoix, MI, 49720, (800) 367-8557
East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce, 100 Main St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, (231) 536-7351
East Jordan Visitor’s Center, 211 Main St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, (231) 536-4587
Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce, 319 West Main St., Gaylord, MI, 49734, (989) 732-6333
Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, 118 E. Main St., Harbor Springs, MI, 49740, (231) 526-7999
Indian River Chamber of Commerce, 3435 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI, 49749, (231) 238-9325
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, 7274 Main St., Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, (906) 847-3783
Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce, 707 N. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701, (231) 436-5574
Mackinaw City Chamber of Tourism, Inc., 312 S. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701, (800) 577-3113 |
Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau, 401 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI, 49770, (231) 348-2755
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, 401 East Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI, 49770, (231) 347-4150
St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce, 560 N. State St., St Ignace, MI 49781
Walloon Lake Association & Conservancy, 4060 N. M-75 Ste. 102, Walloon Lake, MI, 49796, (231) 535-6112
The history Northern Michigan’s Inland Water Route is preserved at the Inland Water Route Historical Museum in Alanson.
With woods, dunes, and frozen lakes, the trails near Charlevoix and Boyne City are the places to cross country ski from December-March.
Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.
A visit to Northern Michigan is not complete without a walk along the Lake Michigan in search of Petoskey stones.
The Mackinac Bridge is the 10th largest suspension bridge (over water) in the world and connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula.
The Headlands, just west of Mackinaw City, is one of six International Dark Sky Parks in the U.S. and one of nine in the world.
Disc golf is hot everywhere and especially in Northern Michigan because of it’s many courses and beautiful scenery.
Northern Michigan builder Earl Young created the unusual mushroom houses in Charlevoix. Tours are available.
Harbor Springs, Michigan has a vibrant, beautiful downtown business district complete with a beach, waterfront, shopping, dining, parks, and more!