Cruise the Inland Waterway from Near Lake Michigan to Lake Huron
This Inland Waterway covers 38.2 miles from outside of Petoskey to Cheboygan. Find state parks, fishing, swimming, and more along the way.
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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
This Inland Waterway covers 38.2 miles from outside of Petoskey to Cheboygan. Find state parks, fishing, swimming, and more along the way.
The National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods is a 55′ x 22′ redwood cross cut from one redwood tree and with a 28′ tall bronze crucifix.
The Harsha House and the Charlevoix Depot Museum, run by the Charlevoix Historical Society, preserve much of Charlevoix’s rich history.
In Northern Michigan, you’ll find lighthouses where lighthouse keepers once lived and worked that have been restored and are open to visitors.
With woods, dunes, and frozen lakes, the trails near Charlevoix and Boyne City are the places to cross country ski from December-March.
A visit to Northern Michigan is not complete without a walk along the Lake Michigan in search of Petoskey stones.
The history Northern Michigan’s Inland Water Route is preserved at the Inland Water Route Historical Museum in Alanson.
Get off the ferry from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace to Mackinac Island and the first thing you’ll see is the historic downtown area.
The Harsha House and the Charlevoix Depot Museum, run by the Charlevoix Historical Society, preserve much of Charlevoix’s rich history.