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Ironton Ferry is a four-car cable ferry that crosses a narrow point on the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix in the U.S. state of Michigan in the unincorporated community of Ironton. The ferry connects Ironton, located about five miles (8.0 km) from Charlevoix, to Boyne City. [1] The ferry runs between April and November.
Lake Charlevoix (/ ˈ ʃ ɑːr l ə v ɔɪ / SHAR-lə-voy) is a lake in Charlevoix County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the third largest inland lake in the state with a surface area of over 17,200 acres (70 km 2 ) and 56 miles (90 km) of shoreline.
A weekend trip to Charlevoix, Michigan, can be like stepping into a fairy tale as the town is adorned with houses out of fiction. A weekend trip to Charlevoix, Michigan, can be like stepping into ...
Changes in laws and industry lead to the end of the Lake Michigan railroad ferries. The first autos crossed the Straits of Mackinac in 1917 on the SS Chief Wawatam. [1] In 1923, the state of Michigan began an auto ferry service that was the first such system to be state-owned. [2] It continued until the day the Mackinac Bridge opened.
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Charlevoix (/ ˈ ʃ ɑːr l ə v ɔɪ / SHAR-lə-voy) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan.It is the county seat of Charlevoix County. [4] Part of Northern Michigan, Charlevoix is located on an isthmus between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix, bisected by the short Pine River.
Events officially kick off on Saturday, July 20, with the popular Aquapalooza boating party, volleyball and the Venetian Court’s corn toss competition at Ferry Beach.
Chicago to Harbor Springs, Michigan, was a popular trip for many passengers. Manitou would make the trip in 24 hours. In 1898, the fare was $5.00, with meals and berth extra. Two other popular ships were Petoskey and Charlevoix; their time to Harbor Springs was 40 hours. The cost to take these boats in 1898 was $7.00, with meals and berth included.