Explore Charlevoix County
Charlevoix, the county seat, anchors Charlevoix County between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix in the northwestern Lower Peninsula. Discover the communities, local businesses, outdoor adventures, restaurants, events, and hidden gems that make Charlevoix County unique.
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Charlevoix, the county seat, sits on the channel connecting Lake Charlevoix to Lake Michigan and is famous for Earl Young’s whimsical mushroom houses, more than two dozen storybook stone cottages built from the 1920s through the 1950s. Boyne City rests on the eastern shore of Lake Charlevoix, while East Jordan lies at the tip of the lake’s south arm.
Discover Charlevoix County
🍽️ Restaurants
From Charlevoix’s waterfront dining to hometown favorites in Boyne City and East Jordan, find local dining favorites throughout the county.
🏨 Lodging
Hotels, resorts, cottages, and campgrounds around Lake Charlevoix and the Lake Michigan shoreline.
🌲 Outdoor Recreation
Hit the slopes and fairways at Boyne Mountain Resort, boat one of Michigan’s largest inland lakes on Lake Charlevoix, and stroll Charlevoix’s beaches and parks.
🛍️ Local Businesses
Shop local and support the shops and services of Charlevoix, Boyne City, and East Jordan.
📅 Events
Seasonal festivals, community celebrations, and events throughout the year.
⭐ Hidden Gems
Discover places that locals love, from Earl Young’s storybook mushroom houses to quiet Lake Charlevoix coves.
Featured Communities
From Charlevoix’s mushroom houses and lake channel to Boyne City’s Lake Charlevoix shoreline and East Jordan on the south arm, the county’s communities each offer their own northern Michigan character.
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