Travel

Getting to Charlevoix

By air: The closest airport is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) in Traverse City — about 1 hour south. Most guests fly into Detroit (DTW) and drive (~4.5 hours).

By car: Charlevoix sits on US-31 along Lake Michigan, between Traverse City and Petoskey.

The day's two stops

Ceremony: St. Mary's of the Assumption, 1003 Bridge St, Charlevoix, MI 49720. Open in Google Maps →

Cocktail hour & reception: Castle Farms, 5052 M-66, Charlevoix, MI 49720. There is plenty of free on-site parking. Open in Google Maps →

Things to do in Charlevoix

Making a weekend of it? Here are a few of our favorite spots in and around town.

• Sunshine Charters — sailing tours on Lake Charlevoix & Lake Michigan
• Downtown Charlevoix — shopping & dining along Bridge Street
• Fisherman's Island State Park — hiking trails & Lake Michigan beaches
• Mt. McSauba Recreation Area — dune & shoreline hiking trails
• Dunmaglas Golf Course — scenic championship golf
• Charlevoix Golf Club — historic 9-hole course in town
• Coveyou Scenic Farm Market — organic produce & local goods (near Petoskey, ~25 min)
• Boyne Valley Vineyards — winery & tasting room (Boyne Falls, ~30 min)
• Gypsy Distillery — craft cocktails & spirits (Petoskey, ~25 min)