Guide to enjoying Charlevoix!

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Guide to enjoying Charlevoix!

Food Scene

Be sure to try the Lobster Bisque!
13 locals recommend
Scovies Gourmet
111 Bridge St
13 locals recommend
Be sure to try the Lobster Bisque!
Great place to purchase fresh caught or smoked fish!
9 locals recommend
John Cross Fisheries
209 Belvedere Ave
9 locals recommend
Great place to purchase fresh caught or smoked fish!
Farmer’s Market is held each week in East Park. Purchase locally grown and produced products, pastries and coffee, bread, veggies, fruit, fresh cut flower arrangements, honey, maple syrup and more. Farmer’s Market often begins in May and ends in October. Be sure to try Lottie’s bagels!
7 locals recommend
Charlevoix Farmers Market
307 Bridge St
7 locals recommend
Farmer’s Market is held each week in East Park. Purchase locally grown and produced products, pastries and coffee, bread, veggies, fruit, fresh cut flower arrangements, honey, maple syrup and more. Farmer’s Market often begins in May and ends in October. Be sure to try Lottie’s bagels!
Great variety of food trucks and craft beer. Island griller has some really good Caribbean inspired food. Grill chasers is awesome for chicken and loaded fries. Fun atmosphere, fire pit, cornhole and indoor/outdoor dining.
The Back Lot Charlevoix
Great variety of food trucks and craft beer. Island griller has some really good Caribbean inspired food. Grill chasers is awesome for chicken and loaded fries. Fun atmosphere, fire pit, cornhole and indoor/outdoor dining.
Great white fish dinner!
31 locals recommend
The Villager Pub
427 Bridge St
31 locals recommend
Great white fish dinner!

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a relaxed alehouse with water views features local craft brews & an area-sourced bar menu.
21 locals recommend
Bridge Street Tap Room
202 Bridge St
21 locals recommend
This is a relaxed alehouse with water views features local craft brews & an area-sourced bar menu.

Sightseeing

Public Transportation/Ferry. Travel to Beaver Island for the day.
Beaver Island Boat Co
103 Bridge Park Dr
Public Transportation/Ferry. Travel to Beaver Island for the day.
History Museum. Earl Young’s wife grew up in this house. Learn more of Charlevoix’s history.
9 locals recommend
Charlevoix Historical Society
103 State St
9 locals recommend
History Museum. Earl Young’s wife grew up in this house. Learn more of Charlevoix’s history.
Walk out to the lighthouse while watching boats travel in and out of the channel. Catch a glimpse of Charlevoix's drawbridge in action.
8 locals recommend
Charlevoix South Pier Light Station
2 Grant St
8 locals recommend
Walk out to the lighthouse while watching boats travel in and out of the channel. Catch a glimpse of Charlevoix's drawbridge in action.

Parks & Nature

Check out the South Pier Lighthouse, Watch the boats come in from Lake Michigan and into the Pine River Channel and be sure to grab the best lunch around at The Bywater Cafe located right in the park
17 locals recommend
Lake Michigan Beach
17 locals recommend
Check out the South Pier Lighthouse, Watch the boats come in from Lake Michigan and into the Pine River Channel and be sure to grab the best lunch around at The Bywater Cafe located right in the park
Enjoy biking, hiking, beautiful view of Lake Michigan shorelines, search for Petoskey stones. Four miles from downtown Charlevoix.
Fisherman's Island State Park South Campground
Enjoy biking, hiking, beautiful view of Lake Michigan shorelines, search for Petoskey stones. Four miles from downtown Charlevoix.
Mt. McSauba DGC is a truly epic disc golf destination. The course traverses up, down, and along the ski hill. It's a hike and will wear you out. But in the best way possible. The course will take a couple hours minimum to play, depending on your speed of play and group size, it could easily exceed 4 hours.
14 locals recommend
Mt. McSauba Disc Golf Course
Pleasant Street
14 locals recommend
Mt. McSauba DGC is a truly epic disc golf destination. The course traverses up, down, and along the ski hill. It's a hike and will wear you out. But in the best way possible. The course will take a couple hours minimum to play, depending on your speed of play and group size, it could easily exceed 4 hours.

Essentials

everything you need is right here
22 locals recommend
Oleson's Food Stores
2000 US-31
22 locals recommend
everything you need is right here
Great food, Home made baked goods make this place a must visit!
Martin's Market
1204 Bridge Street
Great food, Home made baked goods make this place a must visit!

Everything Else

Unique and beautiful- take a tour, see the gardens, check out the gift shop
49 locals recommend
Castle Farms
5052 M-66
49 locals recommend
Unique and beautiful- take a tour, see the gardens, check out the gift shop
An art gallery showcasing local talent.
North Seas Gallery
237 Bridge Street
An art gallery showcasing local talent.
Enjoy purchasing cherry products……cherry salsa, cherry jam, samples and much more!
6 locals recommend
Cherry Republic | Charlevoix
221 Bridge St
6 locals recommend
Enjoy purchasing cherry products……cherry salsa, cherry jam, samples and much more!
Ottis pottery is a family business that opened 33 years ago. Visit the studio to find the perfect gift or piece for your home. Functional and decorative wood fired, gas fired and electric fired pottery.
Otis Pottery Inc
01691 M-66
Ottis pottery is a family business that opened 33 years ago. Visit the studio to find the perfect gift or piece for your home. Functional and decorative wood fired, gas fired and electric fired pottery.
A highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years. Daily music performances. Water activities include a night boat parade. Two nights of fireworks. July 16 -24, 2022.
Charlevoix Venetian Festival
309 Petoskey Ave
A highlight of summer in Northern Michigan for more than 80 years. Daily music performances. Water activities include a night boat parade. Two nights of fireworks. July 16 -24, 2022.
Great boat rentals.
14 locals recommend
Summertime Rentals LLC
2474 Michigan 66
14 locals recommend
Great boat rentals.
Great service for your charter.
Sunshine Charters
222 Bridge Park Dr
Great service for your charter.
Great prices. Quality high. Great assortment. Something for everyone. Service friendly and very helpful.
6 locals recommend
The Clothing Company
339 Bridge St
6 locals recommend
Great prices. Quality high. Great assortment. Something for everyone. Service friendly and very helpful.
Awesome place to rent a boat and get a fishing charter.
Ward Brothers Charter Boats
106 Antrim St
Awesome place to rent a boat and get a fishing charter.
Excellent golf course. Excellent staff. Good value.
8 locals recommend
Belvedere Golf Club
5731 Marion Center Rd
8 locals recommend
Excellent golf course. Excellent staff. Good value.
It is impeccably maintained, and has beautiful views and unique challenges around every corner and over every hill.
7 locals recommend
Dunmaglas Golf Club
9031 Boyne City Rd
7 locals recommend
It is impeccably maintained, and has beautiful views and unique challenges around every corner and over every hill.