Queen’s Quarters Guidebook
Food scene
Whether you’re planning a romantic date or need a quick bite to eat, Charlevoix is full of one-of-a-kind restaurants that won’t disappoint!
The food is definitely worth the price tag and Wednesday’s are sushi nights!
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Grey Gables Inn Restaurant
308 Belvedere AveThe food is definitely worth the price tag and Wednesday’s are sushi nights!
If fried fish is your thing, The Villager Pub is a must have! Locally sourced John Cross Fisheries Whitefish, deep fried to perfection! This is one of the town’s longest running restaurant! We LOVE Terry and his family business!
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The Villager Pub
427 Bridge StIf fried fish is your thing, The Villager Pub is a must have! Locally sourced John Cross Fisheries Whitefish, deep fried to perfection! This is one of the town’s longest running restaurant! We LOVE Terry and his family business!
Wide variety of craft beers/ciders and great views of Round Lake. Outdoor seating also available. One thing to consider — there is usually a wait, but they store your cell number and send a text when your table is ready!
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Bridge Street Tap Room
202 Bridge StWide variety of craft beers/ciders and great views of Round Lake. Outdoor seating also available. One thing to consider — there is usually a wait, but they store your cell number and send a text when your table is ready!
Absolutely the best bakery in town. Michelle is a phenomenal baker whose business model is driven by small batch recipes and fresh daily ingredients.
Bentley Hill Bakehouse
113 Antrim StAbsolutely the best bakery in town. Michelle is a phenomenal baker whose business model is driven by small batch recipes and fresh daily ingredients.
Amazing European artisanal coffee and the greatest oversized chocolate chip cookies in town. Brian and Emily bring such a light to our town, and you definitely want to meet them!
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That French Place
212 Bridge StAmazing European artisanal coffee and the greatest oversized chocolate chip cookies in town. Brian and Emily bring such a light to our town, and you definitely want to meet them!
Historic building with a unique menu! Flavorful breakfast and lunch dishes as well as fantastic iced tea! LOCAL TIP: this restaurant is best suited for smaller parties.
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Smoke On the Water
103 Park AveHistoric building with a unique menu! Flavorful breakfast and lunch dishes as well as fantastic iced tea! LOCAL TIP: this restaurant is best suited for smaller parties.
This all-American restaurant has a wide variety of dishes, so there’s something for everyone! If you’re lucky enough to snag some homemade sourdough toast, it’s totally worth the extra calories! LOCAL TIP: Outdoor seating available during the summer
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Harbor View Cafe
100 Antrim StreetThis all-American restaurant has a wide variety of dishes, so there’s something for everyone! If you’re lucky enough to snag some homemade sourdough toast, it’s totally worth the extra calories! LOCAL TIP: Outdoor seating available during the summer
Argonne House is a long-time Charlevoix staple! Fantastic brick-oven baked pizzas and shrimp dinners are highly recommended!
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The Argonne House
11929 Boyne City RdArgonne House is a long-time Charlevoix staple! Fantastic brick-oven baked pizzas and shrimp dinners are highly recommended!
Are you in need of a sweet treat? Brian makes the best HOMEMADE ice cream. He crafts in small batches, so flavors can quickly go out of stock (until next time!).
Brian's Ice Cream Experience
220 Bridge StAre you in need of a sweet treat? Brian makes the best HOMEMADE ice cream. He crafts in small batches, so flavors can quickly go out of stock (until next time!).
Kilwins
233 Bridge StreetWe all know Kilwin’s rocks!
This restaurant is one of Earl Young’s creations! The views from nearly every table are wonderful, and during the summer months, outdoor deck seating is available on Pine River Channel. The drawbridge goes up every 30 minutes, so there are plenty of boats (and people) to watch.
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Stafford's Weathervane Restaurant
106 Pine River LnThis restaurant is one of Earl Young’s creations! The views from nearly every table are wonderful, and during the summer months, outdoor deck seating is available on Pine River Channel. The drawbridge goes up every 30 minutes, so there are plenty of boats (and people) to watch.
Dairy Grille LLC
1111 Bridge StLOCAL TIP: Cash only
A short 15 minute drive from town is a Northern Michigan staple known for their apple cider and donuts! If you’re coming from or going to Traverse City, be sure to stop on your way!
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Friske's Farm Market
10743 US-31A short 15 minute drive from town is a Northern Michigan staple known for their apple cider and donuts! If you’re coming from or going to Traverse City, be sure to stop on your way!
Open only during the warmer months, The Landing is conveniently located just down the road from Queen’s Quarters. Definitely try the beach fries! Also, the views are great!
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The Landing
10231 Ferry RdOpen only during the warmer months, The Landing is conveniently located just down the road from Queen’s Quarters. Definitely try the beach fries! Also, the views are great!
Historic
Charlevoix is rich in history! Let us help you discover it!
Castle Farms was built in 1918 as a working dairy farm by the Loeb Family. The gardens are gorgeous and the history is rich. The Queen’s Quarters is one of the original structures that was part of the farm
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Castle Farms
5052 M-66Castle Farms was built in 1918 as a working dairy farm by the Loeb Family. The gardens are gorgeous and the history is rich. The Queen’s Quarters is one of the original structures that was part of the farm
Charlevoix has been on the map for a long time! Visit The Harsha House museum for a blast from the past!
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Charlevoix Historical Society
103 State StCharlevoix has been on the map for a long time! Visit The Harsha House museum for a blast from the past!
Charlevoix Depot Museum
305 Chicago AveMackinac Island is rich in history (and delicious chocolate fudge!). The Queen’s Quarters is approximately an hour from the Mackinaw City ferry docks, a very doable day trip!
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Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is rich in history (and delicious chocolate fudge!). The Queen’s Quarters is approximately an hour from the Mackinaw City ferry docks, a very doable day trip!
Sightseeing
On the hill above the tall row of hedges sit some of Charlevoix’s oldest homes. Upgrades have been made, but most of them are passed down generationally within the families who built them.
Belvedere Avenue
Belvedere AvenueOn the hill above the tall row of hedges sit some of Charlevoix’s oldest homes. Upgrades have been made, but most of them are passed down generationally within the families who built them.
Catching a sunset is a MUST! This is also the location of a great sandy beach on Lake Michigan. Extremely sunny, plenty of parking and a playground for kiddos! LOCAL TIP: grab a homemade ice cream sandwich from Bywater Cafe!
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Charlevoix South Pier Light Station
2 Grant StCatching a sunset is a MUST! This is also the location of a great sandy beach on Lake Michigan. Extremely sunny, plenty of parking and a playground for kiddos! LOCAL TIP: grab a homemade ice cream sandwich from Bywater Cafe!
Adventure
Charlevoix offers tons of fun options for thrill seekers during all seasons!
This watercraft rental facility is SUPER close to The Queen’s Quarters. The staff are super friendly and can accommodate seasoned riders and first-time guests. Jet ski rentals are a must. LOCAL TIP: Make arrangements in advance!
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Summertime Rentals LLC
2474 Michigan 66This watercraft rental facility is SUPER close to The Queen’s Quarters. The staff are super friendly and can accommodate seasoned riders and first-time guests. Jet ski rentals are a must. LOCAL TIP: Make arrangements in advance!
Hiking trails with spectacular views and sandy beaches during summer! This recreation area is also open during the winter months and features Northern Michigan Best Little Ski Hill with equipment rentals, concessions, a sledding hill and cross-country skiing. LOCAL TIP: main trails are lighted at night and there is a great disc golf course!
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Mt. McSauba Disc Golf Course
Pleasant StreetHiking trails with spectacular views and sandy beaches during summer! This recreation area is also open during the winter months and features Northern Michigan Best Little Ski Hill with equipment rentals, concessions, a sledding hill and cross-country skiing. LOCAL TIP: main trails are lighted at night and there is a great disc golf course!
There are plenty of activities for the whole family at Boyne Mountain in any season! Spring, summer and fall lend themselves to hiking, biking and horseback riding while winter is great for skiing/snowboarding/snowtubing. Boyne is located a short 30-minute drive from Charlevoix!
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Boyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain RdThere are plenty of activities for the whole family at Boyne Mountain in any season! Spring, summer and fall lend themselves to hiking, biking and horseback riding while winter is great for skiing/snowboarding/snowtubing. Boyne is located a short 30-minute drive from Charlevoix!
Nubs Nob Ski Resort
500 Nubs Nob RdBoyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland RdAnnual Events
Venetian Festival is one of Charlevoix’s longest running community events. The week long festival attracts families from across the country.
Charlevoix Venetian Festival
309 Petoskey AveVenetian Festival is one of Charlevoix’s longest running community events. The week long festival attracts families from across the country.
Hosted in August, the colors at this juried art fair brings the beautiful waterfront to life!
Charlevoix Waterfront Art Fair
312 Prospect StHosted in August, the colors at this juried art fair brings the beautiful waterfront to life!
The farmer’s market is an annual weekly event (Thursday mornings) during warmer months. The picturesque location along Bridge Street in East Park make this farmer’s market so special. The local vendors have SO much to offer!
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Charlevoix Farmers Market
307 Bridge StThe farmer’s market is an annual weekly event (Thursday mornings) during warmer months. The picturesque location along Bridge Street in East Park make this farmer’s market so special. The local vendors have SO much to offer!
Unique Shops
Charlevoix is full of boutique shopping experiences!
The Taffy Barrel is the cutest candy shop on the block and is known for more than 50 flavors of delicious, meaty taffy. Savannah and her team are eager to meet you!
The Taffy Barrel
211 Bridge StThe Taffy Barrel is the cutest candy shop on the block and is known for more than 50 flavors of delicious, meaty taffy. Savannah and her team are eager to meet you!
Need the perfect gift? The Lake House has it! You’ll also find beautiful locally crafted art, jewelry and household decor.
The Lake House
403 Bridge StNeed the perfect gift? The Lake House has it! You’ll also find beautiful locally crafted art, jewelry and household decor.
Did you forget your beach book? How about your relaxing in the sunroom book? Stop in for fantastic recommendations at the cutest bookstore in town!
Round Lake Bookstore
216 Bridge StDid you forget your beach book? How about your relaxing in the sunroom book? Stop in for fantastic recommendations at the cutest bookstore in town!
Treasure Chest
106 Park AveGift shop galore! Oh, and dog friendly.
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Latitude 45 Auto & Marine Detailing ON-SITE
Are you coming to town for a special occasion? Reach out at least 2 weeks before your stay if you'd like to coordinate to have your vehicle professionally detailed ON-SITE by Latitude 45 Auto & Marine Detailing!
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Lack of Uber/Lyft
Unfortunately, Charlevoix is lacking in the ride-share department. We have a small number of shuttle services in the area, so if you are in need, please reach out and I'd be happy to help coordinate!
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Downtown Parking
Charlevoix has metered parking on Bridge Street; however, side streets have free lots.
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Downtown drawbridge
The bridge goes up on the hour and half hour, which can create traffic backups. If you are traveling to the North side of Charlevoix, plan accordingly!