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"Charlevoix the Beautiful"

""Charlevoix the Beautiful""

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A little about Charlevoix

The City of Charlevoix, also known as Charlevoix the Beautiful, is located in Charlevoix County in beautiful northwest Michigan. The City borders picturesque Round Lake, Lake Michigan, and Lake Charlevoix. Charlevoix first became a village in 1871 and was later established as a city in 1905. Charlevoix has a year round population of roughly 3,000 people. The population increases dramatically in the summer months due to tourism and the high number of vacation/seasonal homes. In addition to the typical services offered by cities, Charlevoix is also proud to provide residents and visitors a municipal airport, golf course, marina, ski hill, skateboard park, performance pavilion, four beaches, and seven parks.

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The history of Charlevoix

Charlevoix is named after Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix, a French explorer who travelled the Great Lakes and was said to have stayed the night on Fisherman's Island one night during a harsh storm. Charlevoix was mainly initially settled by fishermen who were there by 1852.[10] Soon after its formation in the 1850s, Charlevoix entered into a short lived conflict with Jesse Strang, leader and namesake of the Strangite Mormons, and then king of Beaver Island. Relations between Charlevoix residents and the Strangites were often tense. In 1853, a gunfight broke out between the two groups as the townspeople refused to hand over a man who was called for jury duty on the island, an event known locally as The Battle of Pine River. During Prohibition, Charlevoix became a popular place for gang members from the Chicago area. The Colonial Club, a restaurant and gambling joint on the city's north side became known as a popular place for the Midwest's most powerful and influential.

Contact Information

Address:
109 Mason St
Charlevoix, Michigan
49720

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Businesses in Charlevoix, Michigan

Here is a collection of downtown Charlevoix, Michigan businesses. Clicking on the thumbnail image, or the blue "View Member" will take you to that businesses page. We've included some jump links so that you can easily navigate to different categories of businesses. Those, can be found directly below as icons. Or, there is a list of categories in the menu bar.

 

Cycling Salamander

Art

A fine and funky art gallery

 

Otis Pottery

Art

Artist creations in stoneware,clay and porcelain

 

Todd Warner Studios

Art

 

Bridge Street Inn

Lodging

A three story, historic Colonial Revival home

 

MacDougall House

Lodging

Come step back in time

 

The Inn at Grey Gables

Lodging

Historic comfort

 

The Lodge Hotel

Lodging

For over 50 years, The Lodge, a Charlevoix treasure

 

Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites

Lodging

Downtown Charlevoix's only AAA rated hotel

 

Castle Farms

Museums / Attractions

See the expansive gardens, hedge maze and garden railroad.

 

Fisherman's Island State Park

Museums / Attractions

Camping, hiking, swimming, picnic area, swimming and hunting

 

Edgewater Bistro

Restaurants

Imaginative and creative

 

Harbor View Cafe

Restaurants

Great home cooking for breakfast and lunch

 

Lago del Sole

Restaurants

Northern Italian style Steakhouse

 

Roquette Burger Bistro

Restaurants

We strive to give you the localest and freshest ingredients

 

Aartvark Studio and Gallery

Services

Photography Studio & Gallery

 

Celeste Murdick's Fudge

Shopping

Original Mackinac Island recipes

 

Elements

Shopping

Handcrafted jewelry,art and home decor

 

Ga Ga For Kids

Shopping

Clothing for children sizes 0 to 8

 

Revolution Bike

Shopping

Stop in for all your bike and board needs!

 

Revolution Bike and Boards

Shopping

All your bike, board and Disc Golf needs!

 

The Clothing Company

Shopping

Men's and Women's, clothing, footwear and accessories