Cheboygan, Michigan
Cheboygan is a city of 4,820 people in Cheboygan County, Michigan, founded in 1871.
Why visit Cheboygan
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 34 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kingston Theater, Fourteen Foot Shoal Light, Cheboygan Bascule Bridge and Newton–Allaire House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; February lows average 10°F, and about 88 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Cheboygan
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cheboygan
Cheboygan is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of and the largest settlement in Cheboygan County. At the 2020 census, Cheboygan had a population of 4,770.
From the Wikipedia article Cheboygan, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Kingston Theater
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
406 North Main Street, Cheboygan
Mo-Th 18:00-21:00; Fr 18:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Fourteen Foot Shoal Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
Cheboygan Crib Light
Lighthouse · 1.0 mi
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
Cheboygan Opera House
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
Historic opera house, run by nonprofit organization.
403 North Huron Street, Cheboygan
Northland Players Theater Center
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
Non-profit community theater
229 Backus Street, Cheboygan
Opera House
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
Theater and multi-use building (city hall, police headquarters, fire station) in Cheboygan, Michigan, United States
Museums and landmarks8
Cheboygan Bascule Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places
Bridge in Cheboygan, Michigan
Newton–Allaire House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Cheboygan, Michigan, USA
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Old Cheboygan County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
County courthouse in Cheboygan, United States of America
Nautical North Family Adventures
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
Offers glass-bottom boat tours, kayak rentals & boat cruises
123 South Main Street, Cheboygan
Sheriff’s House & Jail
Museum · 0.7 mi
Original Cheboygan jailhouse and sheriff’s quarters.
404 South Huron Street, Cheboygan
Parks, trails and playgrounds27
Walstom Marine
Marina and boat launch · 0.4 mi
Walstrom Marine offers yacht sales, service, dockage, and more in Northern Michigan.
113 East State Street, Cheboygan
Charles and Alice LaHaie Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.0 mi
42 acres, 2017. Benton Township. Includes 550 feet of frontage on Duncan Bay, Lake Huron.
Donnie Doan and Dee Engwis Families Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.5 mi
Harrison Avenue, Cheboygan
15 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes34
B.C. Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
523 Mackinaw Avenue, Cheboygan
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Cheboygan Brewing Company
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
Craft brewery and taphouse
101 North Main Street, Cheboygan
Mo 12:00-21:00; Tu-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Duncan City Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
630 South Main Street, Cheboygan
Mo 11:00-20:00; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 15:00-21:00
Mulligan's
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
16 taps, wine Wednesday, and a menu full of variety.
320 North Main Street, Cheboygan
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
Stormy Kromer A Cap & Ale House
Bar and pub · 0.4 mi
Bar, but also sells Stormy Kromer attire.
221 North Main Street, Cheboygan
Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00
Nourish Northern Michigan
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
327 North Main Street, Cheboygan
Tu-Sa 09:00-15:00; Su 10:00-15:00
22 more on the map.
History
Cheboygan was originally an Ojibwe settlement. In 1844, Jacob Sammons, a cooper from Fort Mackinac, chose the old native camping ground, known as Shabwegan, as the site for his cabin. He recruited other settlers, and a post office named "Duncan" was established in 1846. It was made the county seat in 1853.
Duncan or Duncan City was given a post office in 1850 as a result of the building of sawmills in this area. Duncan was made the county seat in 1853 and the location of the federal land office in 1855. The county seat shifted to Cheboygan in about 1870. Later Duncan was included within the expanded boundaries of Cheboygan.
The area became known as Cheboygan in 1870. It was incorporated as a village in 1871. Rail maps in 1876 show planned rail service for Cheboygan, but due to various setbacks, rail did not arrive there until 1881. There was a theater built in town in 1877.
In approximately 1890, Cheboygan became the home port for ferryboats to nearby Bois Blanc, an island in the Straits of Mackinac. Early in the 20th century, it was home to the pioneering brass era cyclecar maker, Flagler (de:Flagler Cyclecar).
In 1944, Cheboygan became the home port of the former U.S. Coast Guard cutter and icebreaker Mackinaw, serving from 1944 to 2006. Beginning in 2006, the port continued this role as the home dock of the new Mackinaw, a successor cutter.
From the History section of Cheboygan, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship18
Calvary Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.4 mi
459 Lafayette Street, Cheboygan
Christian Science Church Cheboygan
Church · Christ Scientist · 0.6 mi
326 South Huron Street, Cheboygan
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.5 mi
302 East Seymour Street, Cheboygan
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare7
Northern Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
107 West State Street, Cheboygan
Map of Cheboygan
146 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 11°F | 1.8 in | 24.2 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 10°F | 1.3 in | 18.1 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 18°F | 1.8 in | 11.6 in |
| Apr | 49°F | 30°F | 2.8 in | 4.9 in |
| May | 62°F | 41°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 52°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 58°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 50°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 39°F | 4.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 30°F | 2.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Dec | 33°F | 20°F | 2.1 in | 22.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cheboygan Hcn (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
Cheboygan 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
Hoffman's Black Mountain Aerodrome (2M7) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Carp Lake 15 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Indian River 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- St. Ignace 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Harbor Springs 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Rogers City 36 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
- Boyne City 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Charlevoix 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- East Jordan 46 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lewiston 53 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Central Lake 55 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 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
- 2009-0618-Cheboygan-KingstonTheater, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Cheboygan Lighthouse (4758193091), Cass from Mason, United States, CC BY 2.0
- US23 State Street Bridge - Cheboygan Michigan, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greetings from Cheboygan, Michigan - Large Letter Postcard (4480773731), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Cheboygan Front Range Light at night (53885119870), Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Cheboygan, Michigan - Large Letter Postcard (8046730215), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Cheboygan State Park oil 101005-G-ZZ999-001, Unknown author, Public domain
- Old Cheboygan County Courthouse, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cheboygan Bascule Bridge, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fourteen Foot Shoal Light - Cheboygan Michigan, Charles W. Bash ( talk ) at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newton-Allaire House, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse 1, Eric Rae, CC BY 2.0
- Star Trek Adventure Gaming Original Cover, Clorimer, CC0
- RadioFish - Dragonfly (by), Eric Rae from Pellston, Michigan, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Parking lot near 2nd Street at night (53885032484), Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Linde Furniture at night (53884700201), Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
- North Main Street at night (53885119505), Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Libby's Downtown restaurant at night (53885031874), Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
- North Main Street at night (53882785849), Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Trout fishing, TenPoundHammer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lighthouse to Lighthouse (4758853256), Cass from Mason, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Measuring invasive sea lamprey (54644439814), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Midwest Region, Public domain
- USCGC Mackinaw Buoy Deck, Eric Rae, CC BY 2.0
- New USCGC Mackinaw -1, Eric Rae from Pellston, Michigan, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Wolffia columbiana 18906075, Derek, CC BY 4.0
- Wolffia columbiana 18906081, Derek, CC BY 4.0
- Symphyotrichum ciliolatum 52952855, Brad Von Blon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Symphyotrichum ciliolatum 52952864, Brad Von Blon, CC BY-SA 4.0
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