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Charlevoix, Michigan

S. state of Michigan.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Michigan, United States.
  • Served by Beaver Island Airport.

History

Charlevoix is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of Charlevoix County. Part of Northern Michigan, Charlevoix is located on an isthmus between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix, bisected by the short Pine River. Charlevoix serves as the main access point for Beaver Island, the largest island in Lake Michigan, which can be accessed by Island Airways or carferry. The population of Charlevoix was 2,348 at the 2020 census. Charlevoix is mostly surrounded by Charlevoix Township, but the two are administered autonomously.

Airports

Antrim County Airport (ACB) 22 mi to the centre
Bellaire, MI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Charlevoix Municipal Airport 1.1 mi to the centre
Charlevoix, MI, US
Outdoor
Beaver Island Airport 30 mi to the centre
Beaver Island, MI, US
Outdoor
Dvoracek Field 4.7 mi to the centre
Charlevoix, MI, US
Outdoor
North Fox Island Airport 28 mi to the centre
Northport, MI, US
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Beaver Island Boat Company
Ferry terminal · 0.4 mi from the centre · Beaver Island Boat Company
Outdoor
Ironton Ferry
Ferry terminal · 5.1 mi from the centre · Charlevoix County Transportation Authority
Outdoor
Beaver Island Ferry
Ferry route · Beaver Island Boat Company
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Beaver Island Airport; 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Beaver Island Boat Company, 0.4 mi); routes include Beaver Island Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Charlevoix, Michigan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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