Charlevoix district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Charlevoix

Charlevoix is a town in Charlevoix district, Michigan, United States, home to about 2,540 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 47 parks, 27 beaches & coast and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Charlevoix South Pier Light (1 km), Fisherman Island (11 km) and Fisherman's Island State Park (12 km).

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Charlevoix, Michigan
Charlevoix, Charlevoix district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Charlevoix at a glance

Location
Charlevoix district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 2,540
Coordinates
45.3181° N, 85.2584° W
Places within 50 km
171 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Charlevoix

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Charlevoix: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Charlevoix

86 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Charlevoix. The closest is Round Lake (1 km); the best-known is Lake Charlevoix (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Charlevoix

53 parks within 100 km of Charlevoix. The closest is Bridge Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Charlevoix

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Charlevoix. The closest is Depot Beach Park (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Charlevoix

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Charlevoix. The closest is Fisherman's Island State Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Charlevoix

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Charlevoix. The closest is Mount McSauba (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Charlevoix

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Charlevoix. The closest is Pine River Site (1 km); the best-known is Charlevoix South Pier Light (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Charlevoix

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Charlevoix
  2. 1 km Bridge Park · park, Charlevoix
  3. 1 km Charlevoix South Pier Light · heritage site, Michigan
  4. 10 km Fisherman Island · island, Charlevoix
  5. 3 km Fisherman's Island State Park · island, Charlevoix
  6. 23 km Lake Charlevoix · lake, Charlevoix
  7. 17 km Back to Charlevoix

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    Within 15 km of Charlevoix

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Charlevoix by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs5286Round Lake (1 km)
    Parks4753Bridge Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2739Depot Beach Park (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens827Fisherman's Island State Park (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1621Mount McSauba (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1219Pine River Site (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves49Fisherman Island (11 km)
    Churches05Saint Mary Cathedral (69 km)
    Museums14Grand Traverse Lighthouse (32 km)
    Waterfalls33Waterfall Area (28 km)
    Other attractions11Shotto Spring (47 km)
    Treks01Boardman/Ottaway River Trail (93 km)

    Charlevoix: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Charlevoix?

    Charlevoix South Pier Light (heritage site, about 1 km), Fisherman Island (island, about 11 km), Fisherman's Island State Park (island, about 12 km), Lake Charlevoix (lake, about 17 km), Bridge Park (park, about 1 km), East Park (park, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Charlevoix?

    171 places on Spotwander: 52 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 47 parks, 27 beaches & coast, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 16 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Charlevoix?

    Round Lake, about 1 km by road; Lake Michigan Beach (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Charlevoix?

    Bridge Park, about 1 km by road; East Park (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Charlevoix?

    Depot Beach Park, about 2 km by road; Loeb Bay (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Charlevoix?

    Start in Charlevoix, visit Bridge Park, then Charlevoix South Pier Light, then Fisherman Island, then Fisherman's Island State Park, then Lake Charlevoix, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Charlevoix?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Charlevoix

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Charlevoix’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Charlevoix on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.