Charlevoix, MI

There’s a beautiful, friendly, modern marina in a fun town with good brew pubs, restaurants, and shops. The location is unique; it’s on small and calm Round Lake, which is great for anchoring out, but it’s also directly connected to Lake Michigan with its beautiful dunes, beaches, and islands. In addition, 10-milelong Lake Charlevoix is nearby. With access to small, medium, and Great lakes, all within one mile, you can cruise in most weather and conditions. I just wish Charlevoix was closer to our home in Chicago, so that we could boat there more often. —Kevin Fitzgerald