If you want a great place to visit, visit Charlevoix in the summer. A little Northern Michigan town with lots to offer.
Charlevoix, Michigan is a beautiful town in Northern Michigan located on Lake Michigan, Round Lake, and Lake Charlevoix. A lake town with a list of things to do and see, check out our recommendations.
Fisherman’s Island State Park: This public recreation area is not actually an island but a state park with miles of unspoiled Michigan lakeshore. There are rustic campgrounds and many sand dunes for a fun-filled trip.
Charlevoix South Pier Light Station: This beautiful lighthouse is located on Lake Michigan at the entrance to Lake Charlevoix. Stop by to watch the fishing boats or a beautiful Northern Michigan sunset.
Mushroom House Tour: Steps from the beach, you’ll love the mushroom houses of Charlevoix. There are 28 of these amazing structures, and they can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
Michigan Beach Park: This beautiful scenic park offers a sandy beach, basketball courts, restrooms, a swimming area, etc. within walking distance to downtown Charlevoix.
East Park: Centered in downtown Charlevoix, this park offers a beautiful view of the lake and marina and hosts many festivals and shows in the pavilion.
John Cross Fisheries: This hidden gem is located on Round Lake. John Cross Fisheries catches 10,000 lbs of fresh fish daily that is served at local restaurants in Northern Michigan.
Petoskey and Charlevoix Stones: Search the beaches of Lake Michigan for a treasure of your own. You can spend hours on the beaches of Fisherman’s Island and Lake Michigan beaches.
Shop Charlevoix: With many unique stores to choose from, you’ll find fantastic shopping in Charlevoix. From The Sunglass Shoppe to The Lake House, you’ll love every treasure you find.
Enjoy the Lakes: Lake Michigan, Lake Charlevoix, and Round Lake are all on the coast of Charlevoix. Enjoy a day on the boat, paddleboarding or kayaking.
Enjoy a day or long weekend in Charlevoix, it won’t be disappointing.
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Traverse City is one of Northern Michigan’s larger cities with a small-town vibe. Try out some of these fun activities in Traverse City in the Summer.
The Little Fleet: An outdoor food court run by local entrepreneurs, you’re sure to find a type of food you’ll love in these colorful food trucks.
Check out the Beaches: Traverse City is lined with miles of beautiful sandy beaches. You can swim, soak up the sun, or build a sandcastle on the shore.
Sleeping Bear Dunes: Enjoy the beautiful sandy dunes, clear blue waters, and hike the many trails Sleeping Bear has to offer. Truly one of Michigan’s most beautiful places.
Camp: Camp at Timber Ridge Resort with no need to bring a tent. You can rent one of their cabins for a more relaxing camping trip. With activities like dodgeball or swimming, you’ll have a blast. You can also bring your bike to ride the paved roads or trails and relax at night with a campfire at your cabin.
Shopping Downtown: Downtown Traverse City has many unique stores that are offering personal shoppers who will help you find what you need and you can pick up your beautiful items curbside. Give it a try at The Sunglass-Shoppe at 137 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684.
Water Sports: Kayak on a river or SUP in Lake Michigan. There are lots of rental places near the water or you can always bring your own. Either way, you’re in for an adventure.
Photo Credit: Jeff Suffolk
Golf: There are more than 30 golf courses to enjoy in the Traverse City area. Enjoy a day on the greens with a friend and gets some fresh air.
Hiking: The trails of Traverse City are one of my all-time favorite hiking spots. With hills, and Lake Michigan views, it is nature at it’s finest. Bring a friend, some water and a camera to capture your trip.
Lighthouse Tour: Fun Fact, Michigan is the state with the most lighthouses. Take a self-guided tour and check out the many lighthouses around the Traverse City area.
Of course, there’s fishing, biking, boating and many more things to do in Traverse City but this list will get you started.
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Window Shopping: Window shop in Downtown Petoskey, give the store a call and have a personal shopper shop for you and pick up your items curbside.
Bike Petoskey: Take your bike, rollerblades or skateboard and cruise the 1.5-mile path along the Bear River.
Fishing: Throw a line from a dock, the shore, or take your boat out to catch some Bass, Trout or Steelhead.
Golf: Whether you choose Crooked Tree, Bay View Country Club, or the other 15 golf courses in the Petoskey area, you are sure to find a course you’ll enjoy!
Hike: Make sure to take a water bottle, your dog, and wear a pair of hiking shoes for a day out on the trails of Petoskey. You can check out the trail guide here.
Grab a Bite to Eat: Order some food from your favorite local restaurant, pick it up via curbside, and head to the park for a picnic in the fresh air.
Watch the Sunset: There are many places in Petoskey that you can watch a beautiful sunset, but Petoskey’s Waterfront by the break wall is a favorite.
Beaches: Lake Michigan is a big reason why our town is so beautiful. Head to the beach, catch some sun and take a swim in our beautiful lakes.
Petoskey Stones: Search the beaches for Petoskey stones, a fossilized piece of coral found on the shores of Northern Michigan.
There’s so much to do outdoors from morning till night. Make sure your getting outside, even if it’s a walk around the block or to watch the sunset.
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What is your face shape?
Oval: You should choose frames that are as wide as the broadest part of your face. Rectangular and square frames seem to look the best on oval face shapes, but it is a personal preference.
Square: Thicker frames are very flattering on square faces, choosing a thicker frame will help bring out your features. Round and oval frames tend to look the best on square face shapes.
Heart: Heart-shaped faces are wider at the forehead and smaller at the chin. You’ll want to avoid oversized and thick frames and go for something a little thinner with a round or oval shape.
Round: A round face shape means the height and width of your face are pretty much the same lengths. To elongate your round face, try a square or regular shape frame. Even a pop of color would look great.
Diamond: Diamond face shapes are the rarest face shape. Most frames look good on a diamond-shaped face, but for your best look, try a rimless or oval frame.
What’s your skin, eye, and hair color?
Your skin, eyes, and hair color play an important role in figuring out which frames you should buy.
Skin Tone:
Cool: Cool skin tones are known to have pink undertones. Look for frames with cool undertones as well, like grey, green, and silver.
Neutral: A neutral skin tone means having pink and golden undertones. Having a neutral skin tone is great for your search on frames, choose an all-black frame, try a tortoise, or add a pop of color.
Warm: A warm skin tone means having golden undertones. Look for frames with golden undertones as well, like tortoise, brown, or gold.
Eye Color:
Blue: Tortoise and navy complement blue eyes and make them stand out a bit more.
Green: Brown and caramel colors showcase green eyes well, or chose any warm tone to bring out those green eyes.
Hazel: Amber colored glasses bring out those hazel eyes, along with metallic and grey.
Brown: Black and brown frames look great with brown eyes, but if you want to be adventurous, try an olive or bronze frame.
Hair Color:
Black: Black frames, along with frames with a tortoise color look sleek when pairing with your black hair.
Brown: Your brown hair will look wonderful with an earthy toned frame like tortoiseshell. If you have highlighted brown hair, try a toned glass or clear glass with a clear frame. This is a fashionable look that is coming back in style.
Blonde: Tortoise, brown, and other warm color frames complement blonde hair.
Red: Red hair looks great with a darker frame like black or brown, but if you love color, try a jeweled blue color.
Grey/white: Grey and white, natural or not, grey hair looks great with neutral-colored frames like brown, black, or even a mix. You could also try frames with a little color.
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Have you ever wondered about your glasses? Learn more about the parts of your eyeglass frames to find out some neat facts.
1. Temple Tips help keep your glasses in place and make them more comfortable to wear.
2. The temples, on the side of the glasses, are also known as arms. They connect the frames to the temple tips and can vary in size to fit your face.
3. The bridge is the small bar that connects the frame of the glasses and sits on your nose.
4. The clear material that fits inside the frame is called the lens; this is where your unique prescription is placed.
5. The hinges on the frame have tiny springs and screws that allow the temples to move.
6. The end pieces extend from each side of the frame allowing an area where the temples can connect to the frame.
7. Screws hold the temples onto the frame.
8. Most plastic frames like the picture above have plastic nose pads, but metal frames have a clear plastic nose pad that is added on to the frame. These help your glasses stay on your face.
9. Frames are the front part of your glasses, they hold in the lenses, come in many styles, and are connected to the temples.
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