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1. Beaver Island Boat Company ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
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2. Charlevoix South Pier Light Station ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Ironton Ferry

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4. North Point Nature Preserve

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5. Charlevoix Historical Society

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6. Harwood Gold Cafe

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7. A Matter of Taste at Tapawingo

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8. Smoke on the Water

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Charlevoix, Michigan is a small town of just 2,500 residents on the shores of Lake Charlevoix where it joins with Lake Michigan. The charming town is where Ernest Hemingway once spent his summers, is home of a 1918 castle turned museum, and offers plenty of opportunity for year-round outdoor recreation on the lakes and area nature preserves. Spend the weekend at Hotel Earl of Charlevoix or at the AAA diamond rated Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites.

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Charlevoix, MI is 4 hours from Detroit (274.1 miles via I-75 N):


Charlevoix, Michigan Weather by Month

Month High (°F) Low (°F) Precip. (in) Conditions
January 25 10 2.5 Cold & Snowy
February 30 15 2.0 Cold & Snowy
March 40 25 2.5 Chilly & Wet
April 50 35 3.0 Mild & Rainy
May 65 45 3.5 Pleasant
June 75 55 3.5 Warm & Humid
July 80 60 3.0 Warm & Humid
August 78 58 3.0 Warm & Humid
September 65 45 3.0 Mild & Pleasant
October 50 35 2.5 Cool & Crisp
November 40 25 2.5 Chilly & Rainy
December 25 10 2.0 Cold & Snowy

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