Charlevoix, Michigan
Charlevoix is a city of 2,392 people in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
Why visit Charlevoix
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Charlevoix South Pier Light Station, Cinema III, Castle Farms and Charlevoix City Park Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 76°F; February lows average 16°F, and about 100 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Charlevoix
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Charlevoix
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.
From the Wikipedia article Charlevoix, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Charlevoix South Pier Light Station
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
US 31–Island Lake Outlet Bridge
Bridge · 0.4 mi
Bridge in Charlevoix, Michigan, USA
Odmark Band Pavilion
Cinema and theater
Clarence "Odie" Odmark Charlevoix Band Director, 1946 - 1975
Museums and landmarks11
Castle Farms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Event venue in Charlevoix, United States of America
Charlevoix City Park Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Archaeological site in Michigan, United States
Chicago and West Michigan Railroad Charlevoix Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Railway station in Charlevoix, the United States of America
Mt. McSauba Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Archaeological site in Michigan, United States
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Pine River Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Archaeological site in Michigan, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes13
Smoke On The Water
Restaurant · Bakery, Local, Pancake, Breakfast, American, Regional · 0.4 mi
103 Park Avenue
Charlevoix Dairy Grille
Restaurant · Ice Cream, Burger
Bridge Street, Charlevoix
That French Place
Restaurant · Crepe
Crepes, artisinal ice cream, ice cream pastries, coffee, salads, and sandwiches.
212 Bridge Street
1 more on the map.
History
Charlevoix is named after Fr. Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix, a French explorer who traveled the Great Lakes and was said to have stayed the night on Fisherman's Island during a harsh storm. During this time, Native Americans were thought to have lived in the Pine River valley. The Odawa and Ojibwe lived throughout northern Michigan prior to European colonization.
From the History section of Charlevoix, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship9
Charlevoix United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist
104 State Street, Charlevoix
First Congregational Church
Church · Congregational · 0.4 mi
101 State Street, Charlevoix
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Charlevoix
83 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 18°F | 2.3 in | 29.9 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 16°F | 1.5 in | 19.3 in |
| Mar | 37°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 12.0 in |
| Apr | 48°F | 32°F | 2.9 in | 5.0 in |
| May | 61°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 54°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 61°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 76°F | 61°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 53°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 43°F | 4.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 34°F | 2.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 25°F | 2.5 in | 27.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Charlevoix (1 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, 23 miles away.
- Bay Shore 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Horton Bay 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Advance 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Petoskey 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- East Jordan 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Boyne City 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Harbor Springs 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Central Lake 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Bellaire 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Traverse City 42 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
- Charlevoix I, User:My name, CC BY 3.0
- Charlevoix, Michigan, MeepMade, CC0
- Charlevoix II, User:My name, CC BY 3.0
- Charlevoix ballerina (Unsplash), jamie r. mink jamiemink, CC0
- St. Marys Cement Plant - Charlevoix - Michigan (52951429515), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Charlevoix - Mushroom House (1332872112), Kathleen Conklin from Falls Church, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Airport Charlevoix III, User:My name, CC BY 3.0
- Charlevoix Inn and Suites - Charlevoix - Michigan (52835063596), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Charlevoix South Pier Light Station (July 2019), Notorious4life ( talk ) ( Uploads ), CC0
- 2009-0619-Charlevoix-Depot, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Mt. McSauba Trail, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlevoix City Park Site, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pine River Site, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Loeb Farms Complex, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US-31–Island Lake Outlet Bridge, Chris857, CC BY-SA 3.0
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