Make a weekend of it

Plan Your Trip

Charlevoix is small, friendly, and right on the water — book early, eat well, and leave time to wander.

Charlevoix harbor on Lake Charlevoix with boats and waterfront

Where to stay

Within an easy walk of Park Avenue — book early, race weekend fills up.

Hotel Earlnear start line
231-547-6565
Weathervanenear start line
231-547-9955
Points North Innnear start line
231-547-0055
Edgewater Innnear start line
231-547-6044
The Charlevoix Housenear start line
231-408-3456

More options

Charlevoix Inn & Suites
231-547-0300
Charleboyne Motel
231-547-9340
Boyne Highlands & Mountain
boyne.com

Also check VRBO and Airbnb, plus the full lodging list at charlevoix.org.

Parking

There is no free metered parking this year. Feed the meter or you will get a ticket — we promise.

The side streets have non-metered spots. There's a parking lot on Mason and another on Clinton west of Bridge Street. If you're coming from the north side of Charlevoix, we recommend that you park north of the bridge. No parking allowed on Van Pelt Alley. You will be towed.

Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before your start to find a spot and walk to Park Avenue.

Where to eat

Open early on Saturday, June 20. There's no official pasta dinner — pick a spot you'll love.

Harwood Goldopens 5:00 AM. Featuring a special blend of coffee beans in a bag signed by Charlevoix's own Desi Linden. Try their amazing breakfast sandwiches, muffins, coffee and more. They've partnered with the Charlevoix Running Company and Brooks for a special event — purchase a pair of Brooks shoes and get a gift from Harwood Gold.
Hotel Earl rooftopOpens at 10:00 AM. Drink specials and one of the most amazing view of the channel, Round Lake and Lake Michigan.
Bridge Street Tap RoomOpens at 11:00 AM. Great food. 32 taps of Michigan craft beers. Sit out on the patio for the best view of Round Lake.
Smoke On the WaterOpens at 7:00 AM. Amazing breakfast menu. Famous for their BBQ specialities.

Around town

Hunt for Petoskey stones

Lake Michigan's official state stone, found right on the beach.

Earl Young Mushroom Houses

Boulder-and-cedar storybook cottages tucked through downtown.

South Pier Lighthouse

Charlevoix's red-roofed icon at the channel to Lake Charlevoix.

Sunshine Charters sunset sail

Cap off race day on the water.

Mt. McSauba

Dunes, trails and a quieter beach north of town.

Beaver Island

A 2-hour ferry to America's most remote island community.

Mackinaw Island

Worth the drive — fudge, bikes, no cars.

John Cross Fisheries

Smoked whitefish sausage. Trust us.

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