An underground tunnel takes you from the harbor area to the town's Historic Gaslight District where you'll find charming shops and great food. In Charlevoix, boaters share docking facilities with the U.S. Coast Guard ice cutter, Acacia. Coming in from Lake Michigan, you must pass under the Charlevoix drawbridge. Note that the bridge opens in response to one long and one short horn blast. The East Jordan Municipal Harbor is located on Lake Charlevoix's South Arm.
Docking is within easy walking distance of restaurants and stores.
In Boyne City, the Grant Moore Municipal Marina offers a good array of services including a picnic shelter and grills, as well as a two hour shoppers' dock. You don't need to be a boat owner to enjoy the big waters. Charters offer both safe and successful fishing. Charter fishing is one of the more popular recreational activities on Lake Michigan. The mighty lake salmon makes for unmatched sport fishing.