Boyne City, Michigan
Boyne City is a city of 3,825 people in Charlevoix County, Michigan, founded in 1856.
Why visit Boyne City
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Avalanche Mountain, Avalanche Overlook, Boyne City Central Historic District and Boyne City Water Works Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; February lows average 13°F, and about 112 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Boyne City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Boyne City
Boyne City () is a city in Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,816 at the 2020 census, making it the largest city in Charlevoix County. Boyne City is located at the eastern end of Lake Charlevoix, Michigan's third largest inland lake. The city is also the site of the mouth of the Boyne River, named for the River Boyne in Leinster, Ireland.
From the Wikipedia article Boyne City, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Avalanche Overlook
Scenic view · 1.0 mi
View of Lake Charlevoix and City of Boyne
Museums and landmarks3
Boyne City Central Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Michigan, United States
Boyne City Water Works Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Waterworks in Boyne City, United States of America
Wolverine Dilworth Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic hotel in Boyne City, Michigan, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes14
Cafe Sante
Restaurant · European
1 Water Street, Boyne City
Mo-Th 08:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 08:00-23:00, Su 08:00-22:00
Kilwins
Ice cream · Chocolate, Ice Cream, Popcorn
102 Water Street, Boyne City
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Lake Charlevoix Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop
202 South Lake Street, Boyne City
Mo-Sa 06:30-16:00,Su 07:00-16:00
Alpine Chocolat Haus
Ice cream
1 Water Street, Boyne City
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Provisions Wine Lounge
Bar and pub
125 Water Street, Boyne City
2 more on the map.
History
The area was first settled as early as 1856 by the families of John Dixon and John Miller in 1856, which was part of Emmet County until Charlevoix County was organized in 1869. Miller first named the settlement Boyne, as it was near the already-named Boyne River, which derived its name from a river in Ireland. A post office named Boyne opened on September 29, 1869, with Miller serving as the first postmaster. Others moved to the area with the opening of the Pine Lake House by A. J. Hall in 1879. The community incorporated as a village in 1885 and was renamed Boyne City in 1904. It incorporated as a city in 1907.
From the History section of Boyne City, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Boyne City
60 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°F | 14°F | 2.6 in | 32.0 in |
| Feb | 32°F | 13°F | 1.7 in | 20.4 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 21°F | 1.9 in | 11.2 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 3.1 in | 4.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 53°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 58°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 50°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 30°F | 3.3 in | 11.4 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 22°F | 2.7 in | 31.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Boyne Falls (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Charlevoix County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Antrim County Airport (ACB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Advance 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Horton Bay 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Boyne Falls 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- East Jordan 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Petoskey 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Bay Shore 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Charlevoix 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Harbor Springs 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Bellaire 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Traverse City 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Boyne City, Michigan, Odalaigh, CC BY 2.0
- Boyne City Historic District, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wolverine Hotel, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boyne City Water Works, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
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