Free & Cheap Things to Do in Charlevoix, MI

  • The list below includes 30 free or cheap things to do in or near Charlevoix, Michigan, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Architectural Buildings and Movie Theaters.
  • From Fisherman's Island State Park to Mushroom House, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charlevoix and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Bellaire and Boyne Falls.
  • The list below includes 30 free or cheap things to do in or near Charlevoix, Michigan, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Architectural Buildings and Movie Theaters.
  • From Fisherman's Island State Park to Mushroom House, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Charlevoix and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Bellaire and Boyne Falls.
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40.8 Miles
93% 73 votes
Train Tours 410 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI MoreLess Info
Hosted by the Mackinaw Trolley Company, Mackinaw Trolley - Day Tours offers guided tours of the bridge and surrounding area. Tours feature entertaining and informative narration by trained and experienced guides.
41.0 Miles
96% 633 votes
Historic Sites 102 Straits Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 MoreLess Info
Colonial Michilimackinac is located in Mackinaw City and is an 18th century fort and fur trading village. It has a playground and a museum store with daily events including cannon and musekt firing and walking tours.
41.0 Miles
92% 409 votes
Lighthouses 207 W Sinclair St, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 MoreLess Info
The Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City offers daily tours of the lighthouse from May through October. The lighthouse is open to pets and is handicap accessible, featuring family packages and combination offers.
41.0 Miles
77% 136 votes
History Museums 231 Central Ave., Mackinaw City, MI MoreLess Info
Dedicated to all those who helped building the bridge, the Mackinac Bridge Museum was founded by one of the iron workers from that time. It has exhibited thousands of items, including a diving suit, photographs and tools.
41.0 Miles
73% 131 votes
Malls 248 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 MoreLess Info
Mackinaw, Michigan is home to Mackinaw Crossings, a quaint district of shops, restaurants, jewelry boutiques, art galleries and beautiful views. The area is closed to motor vehicles and features many costumed guides and actors who make this historic district come alive.
41.0 Miles
92% 36 votes
Laser Tag 224 S. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI 49701 MoreLess Info
Children can practice their spy skills by navigating areas of inter-crossed laser beams at Spy Quest Laser Maze. The entire maze takes about 15 minutes to complete with a team.
41.0 Miles
92% 36 votes
Laser Tag 270 S. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI 49701 MoreLess Info
Attempt to find the way through the green laser lights at Spy Quest Laser Maze. The object is to make it though as quickly as possible without touching the lasers.
41.1 Miles
95% 240 votes
Historic Ships 131 S Huron, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 MoreLess Info
Mackinaw City is home to the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum open daily. The museum allows guests to tour the World War II ship the U.S. Coast Guard Icebreaker Wackinaw WAGB-83, with tours available with viewings of the mess deck, captain's quarters, and engine room.
41.1 Miles
92% 266 votes
Historic Buildings 9001 South US 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 MoreLess Info
Mackinaw City, Michigan is home to the Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park. The park, which was formerly a working sawmill, is now an interpretive center dedicated to traditional, water-powered milling.
41.1 Miles
95% 87 votes
Lighthouses 556 E. Central, Mackinaw City, MI MoreLess Info
Shepler's Lighthouse Cruises offers sightseeing trips along the Straits of Mackinac, a passage between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Along the way are sixteen lighthouses, each with a unique history that tour guides will share.
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