Golf

Charlevoix is home to some of the midwest’s most notable golf, from a nine hole municipal course designed in 1896 by Willie Watson, to the prestigious that has hosted the Michigan Amateur.

Belvedere Golf Club
Designed by Scottish architect Willie Watson and opened in 1927, Belvedere has hosted the Michigan Amateur many times. This quintessential Northern Michigan golf course is a must play for those who love the game.
05731 Marion Center Rd. • Charlevoix, MI 48720
231.547.2611
www.belvederegolfclub.com

Charlevoix Municipal
Another Willie Watson design, this 9-hole “muni” is a good deal more challenging than it looks. Always in great shape and reasonably priced, it makes for two pleasurable hours of golf.
400 Fairway • Charlevoix, MI 48720
231.547.3268

Charlevoix Country Club
Finely manicured and undulating, this a shot-makers track. Play
18-holes and then stay and dine at the lovely Mahogany’s restaurant in the clubhouse.
9600 Clubhouse Drive • Charlevoix, MI 48720
231.547.1922
www.chxcountryclub.com

Dunmaglas
Once billed by Golf Magazine as one of the best new golf courses in the U.S., Dunmaglas is a true test for any level player. Spacious with vistas of land and lake, this is a beautiful place to tee it up.
9031 Boyne City Rd. • Boyne City, MI 49712
231.547.4653
www.dunmaglas.com

Antrim Dells Public Golf Course
A delightful 18-hole course, just challenging enough to send you away with a smile after your round. Dining also available.
12353 Antrim Dr. • Ellsworth, MI 49729
800.872.8561 • 231.599.2679
www.antrimdellsgolf.com

Within a Half Hour’s Drive
Boyne Mountain’s Alpine and Monument, Boyne Highland’s Heather (Trent Jones design), Moor, Aurthur Hills, Donald Ross Memorial, and Crooked Tree.

Also visit www.golfcharlevoix.com

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Boating/Fishing

Northwest Michigan has some of the best lake and river fishng and scenic boating in the midwest. Boat it, wade it, catch it!

Jordan River
Access locations at Old State Road, Webster’s Bridge and Roger’s Bridge. A favorite among canoeists.

Keweenaw Star
Come and enjoy the beautiful views and magnificent sunsets of Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix aboard the Keweenaw Star, a 110' certified vessel capable of carrying 149 passengers. Equipped with a full bar, snacks, air conditioning and heat with a dining room and an upper deck.

Enjoy cocktails, friendly staff, quiet drifting waters, informative dialog, and scenic beauty.

There is plenty of space to enjoy the grandiose beauty on the Keweenaw Star whether it is spring, summer or fall with its glorious colors. So join us for a journey of history and scenery. Sit back and be prepared for catered comfort. The captain's and crew's primary desire is to give guests a pampered cruise with the chance to see Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan.

The Keweenaw Star is located off of US 31 in the city marina. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 231.237.9365. The Keweenaw Star can be chartered for private events. www.keweenawexcursions.com

Lake Charlevoix
Beaches, fishing and boating with access in Charlevoix, East Jordan and Boyne City. Dockside parking is available for casual dining. Swim to your heart’s content in sheltered coves.

Lake Michigan
Multiple access sites in most cities and townships along the coast. Check with local Chamber groups for more information.

Fishing Charters

Let the pros do the work while you net the lake's biggest fish.

Ward Bros.
Trout, salmon and steelhead charters available; bait and tackle provided.
231.547.2371

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Sailing Charters

Whether you want to help trim the sails or not, when it blows you want to be on the water.

Sunshine Charters
Featuring a 45-foot touring sailboat harbored on Round Lake. Purchase tickets at the kiosk across from Charlevoix City Dock #32, or call for reservations for a 2-hour sail. Also available for special charters and group outings.
Charlevoix
231.547.0266
www.sunshinecharters.com

Watercraft Rentals

From small motor fishing boats to ski boats and jet skis, there all available for your pleasure.

Ward Bros. – Charlevoix 231.547.2371
Jordan Valley Outfitters – East Jordan 231.536.2672
Swan Valley Marina – East Jordan 231.536.2672
Swiss Hideaway – Jordan Twp. 231.536.2341

Downhill Skiing

Day or night, snowing or sunny, skiing is a thrill. And, of course, there is always hot chocolate or toddies at the end of your day!

The City of Charlevoix offers one of the few municipal ski facilities left in Michigan. Mt. McSauba is ranked as one of the top three small ski areas in the United States. It is located on McSauba Road only a half mile from town, overlooking Lake Michigan. Mt. McSauba offers excellent family skiing, both downhill, and cross-country, snowboarding, snowblading, snowshoeing, and sledding. It is perfect for skiers of all abilities with five runs, four rope tows and lighted skiing. There’s also a free, lighted steep sledding hill. The longest run is 100 vertical ft. and the highest run elevation is 150 ft. The groomed cross country trail is 2km long, flat ground to steep hills, free, and lighted at night. There are also approximately 80 acres of ungroomed trails that are not lit. For additional information call: 231-547-3267 or visit the website at: www.cityofcharlevoix.org/parks/mcsauba

Boyne Mountain, Nub's Nob, Boyne Highlands, and Shanty Creek are within short driving distances from Charlevoix.

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Cross Country Skiing

Some of the best overall body exercise there is,
X-C skiing is the best way to work off the gourmet food you're eating while you stay with us.

Mt. McSauba
Mt. McSauba offers 2km of groomed and lighted trails, also 80 acres of ungroomed trails.

Fisherman's Island State Park
Fisherman's Island State Park offers lots of wide-open space for skiers to blaze their own trail. Several miles of trails make winter trekking a joy.

Young State Park
Young State Park is located at the east end of beautiful Lake Charlevoix. It has 2.2 miles of trails. The trailhead is located across the road from the park's headquarters off Boyne City Road.

Sledding

Wheeeeee! No other way to describe it.

Mt. McSauba
Free lighted sledding at Mt. McSauba.

Snowmobiling

For those who love the fast and easy way of winter travel, the trails are waiting.

Michigan is one of only three states that offer a large system of interconnected snowmobile trails. A unique combination of abundant snow, exciting terrain and an extensive trail network has made Michigan known to snowmobilers nationwide. Be sure to ride the 19-mile snowmobile trail between Charlevoix and East Jordan. There’s a snow clubhouse located at M 32 and Mt. Bliss Road. The Charlevoix Snowmobile Trail connects with the Jordan River State Forest Trail and also connects with the Northern Michigan Snowmobile trail network. The city trail goes into downtown Charlevoix to East Park, which provides access to the downtown businesses. Michigan State Law requires all snowmobiles to be registered. A snowmobile owned by a non-resident must display a valid registration from their home state or province, or be registered in Michigan before it can be operated in Michigan. Snowmobile trail permit stickers are available on-line through the Department of Natural Resources, or the Michigan Snowmobile Association.

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Cycling/Hiking/Trails

The northwest region has worked hard in its commitment to create first rate trails for all types of exercise. Challenge yourself or stroll, it's all beautiful terrain and scenery.

Little Traverse Wheelway
Little Traverse Wheelway is a 29-mile asphalt trail between Charlevoix and Harbor Springs, featuring trestles over wetlands and beautiful woods. Whether bicycling, walking, running or in-line skating, it’s an incomparable way to see the North country (or work off the tasty meal from the night before!). It is currently the best developed of the trunk line trails. The trail begins at the intersection of Division and McSauba roads on Charlevoix's north side. Follow McSauba Road northeast to Waller Road. There is good parking at Shanahan Park a half mile from US 31 on Waller Road.

Mt. McSauba
Adjacent to Mt. McSauba recreation area, North Point Nature Preserve provides 27 acres of tranquility and diversity. The trails wind throughout the preserve offering opportunities to see successive stages of forest cover, 2800 feet of Lake Michigan shoreline, and three threatened plant species: Pitcher's Thistle, Lake Huron Tansy, and Pumpell's Bromegrass. Take Mercer Rd. north off US 31 to Pleasant St., turn left onto Mt. McSauba, turn right before the dirt road. The preserve is on the left.

Young State Park
Young State Park features five miles of nature trails that are perfect for hiking, jogging, and nature study. Bicycles may be ridden on park roads only. Take US 31 north to Boyne City Road (County Road 56), turn right and continue to park entrance.

Fisherman's Island State Park
Fisherman's Island State Park has several miles of trails making hiking and nature observation a very pleasant day. Turn west onto Bells Bay Road off US 31 South.

The Raven Ridge Preserve
The Raven Ridge Preserve is a place of retreat and learning. The 140 acres include a mix of open fields and wooded ridges. The property lies adjacent to the Raven Hill Discovery Center, an interactive museum, science, and technology center situated on an additional 157 acres. Three looped trails travel up and down the hillside providing a total of more than 1 1/2 miles of hiking. A trail connects the preserve's main trail system to Raven Hill Discovery Center.

Sleepy Hollow Nature Preserve
The 55-acre Sleepy Hollow Nature Preserve has more than one mile of trail suitable for walking. A beautiful spring fed creek flows through the lowland and empties into the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix. Take M-66 to Sleepy Hollow Lane, which is opposite Phelps Road. Turn left onto Sleepy Hollow Lane, a small parking area is about 1/8 mile on the left.

Charles A. Ransom Nature Preserve
Charles A. Ransom Nature Preserve is an 80-acre preserve commanding one of the most spectacular views in northern Michigan. From its highest elevation of 320 feet above Lake Michigan, viewers can see most of western Charlevoix County and a broad expanse of Lake Michigan on the horizon. From Charlevoix take US 31 north to Burgess Road, turn right. Go 3 1/2 miles to Quarterline Road and turn left. Then go 1 mile to Maple Grove Road and turn left. The parking lot is about 3/4 mile down Maple Grove Road.

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Other Recreation

Swim, kick, swing, throw, hit or ollie your afternoon away, we've got the venue.

Skateboarding
Charlevoix Skate Park
401 West Carpenter St. in Charlevoix
231.547.3253

Public Pools
Charlevoix Area Community Pool
Offers classes, lessons, open swim.
11905 U.S. 31 North in Charlevoix
231.547.0982
www.charpool.org

Shanahan Field
A 10-acre park located off Waller and Old Orchard roads, includes tennis courts, a baseball diamond, soccer field and BMX track.
Charlevoix Township
231.547.4611