Nestled between majestic Lake Michigan and beautiful Round Lake, Downtown Charlevoix offers a truly unique waterfront shopping experience. But don't be fooled by its quaintness and charm - this Mecca of music, art, food and fun welcomes tens of thousands of visitors annually.

Downtown Charlevoix was recently named a "Cool City" by Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm. This designation resulted in the production of the Charlevoix Downtown Blueprint 2007 - an aggressive five-year economic development plan to make Downtown Charlevoix an even better place to live, work and visit.

Charlevoix is a city of 3,000 year-round residents located in Charlevoix County, in beautiful northern lower Michigan.

Recent Downtown Capital Projects

Charlevoix Public Library
Michigan's premier public library opened in 2005, it now welcomes an average of over 10,000 visitors per month. The library offers exciting weekly programs and numerous continuing education opportunities to residents and visitors.

Charlevoix Marina Expansion and East Park Renovation
The expansion of the second most popular public marina in Michigan was completed this past summer with all 75 upgraded slips made available to boaters on July 3, 2007. The project also features a new harbor master building, a state-of-the-art outdoor performance pavilion, an artificial trout stream and habitat and an interactive water feature for children. These amenities are slated for completion in June 2008.