Overview
Cheboygan is a city in Mackinac Area of Michigan on Lake Huron at the mouth of the Cheboygan River.
2 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Cheboygan
Cheboygan Crib Light
A light that marks the west pier head of the mouth of the Cheboygan River into Lake Huron. The park's boardwalk leads to the Cheboygan River and the light.
Cheboygan Opera House
A historic municipal performing arts venue that is part of a multi-use civic complex that houses the City Hall, police department, and fire station. The theater located on the upper level of the building. The building is…
Cheboygan State Park
A 1,250-acre (510 ha) public recreation area on Lake Huron with nearly 4 miles (6.4 km) of shoreline with opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating, and hiking.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Traverse City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PLN Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport, Pellston — 16 mi away. Directions
- CIU Chippewa County International Airport, Kincheloe — 41 mi away. Directions
- GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids — 198 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Cheboygan Crib Light, Cheboygan Opera House
- Afternoon Cheboygan State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Understand
Municipal information
Cheboygan City website
Get in
- US 23 from Rogers City and Alpena, both southeast of Cheboygan.
- M-27 connects to Interstate 75 and M-33, both south of Cheboygan.
See
See Cheboygan Crib Light
A light that marks the west pier head of the mouth of the Cheboygan River into Lake Huron. The park's boardwalk leads to the Cheboygan River and the light.
Do
- You can fish off of the breakwall at Gordon Turner Park, at the baseball fields where the walk bridge over the Cheboygan River is located.
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