Boyne City is the perfect playground through all four seasons! From Boyne Bliss, you can walk to the beach at Lake Charlevoix (Peninsula Beach and Tannery Beach are closest), downtown shops and restaurants, and access the hiking/biking trails at Avalanche Preserve (ice skating & sledding in the winter). Downtown Boyne City is always bustling with live music on Fridays during the summer, Farmers market on Saturdays, and plenty of events and festivals throughout the year. Catch a sunset at Sunset park, and watch the boats come and go in the Boyne City Marina.

Notable day trips include:

• Charlevoix and Petoskey (approx 20 min each),

• Mackinac Bridge (approx 1 hr), and

• Traverse City (approx 90 min).

• Boyne Mountain Resort is just 10 minutes away and offers something for everyone in every season. You’ll find everything from hiking/biking to swimming and watersports at Deer Lake, paintball, zip lines and championship golf in the summer. During the Fall, stop by for a scenic chairlift ride to take in the beautiful fall colors. In the Winter, you’ll find world-class cross country and downhill skiing and snowboarding, Sno-Go Biking, Fat Tire Snow biking, ice skating, snow tubing, snow shoeing. *Boyne Mountain Resort is also home to Avalanche Bay - Michigan’s largest indoor water park!

• Boyne Highlands: 40 min Nubs Nob (skiing/snowboarding): 40 min

• Young State Park: Just 7 minutes from the house, you'll find plenty of sun and sand along the shoreline of Lake Charlevoix. There’s marked swimming, a boat launch, and plenty of hiking/biking/cross country ski/snowshoe trails throughout the park! Beaches: Peninsula Beach: sand and swimming, beach volleyball, picnic areas, grills, kayak/paddleboard launch. Boat/Jet ski Rentals, paddleboards/kayaks, water trampolines available to rent locally

• Tannery Beach, Sunset Park, Young State Park, Whiting Park

• Nearby Lakes: Lake Charlevoix, Walloon Lake, Deer lake, Thumb Lake, Round Lake

• Rentals: Boyne Recreational Rentals (waverunner, boat, snowmobile rentals); Boyne Watersports, Summertime Rentals, Tommy’s Michigan, North Country Cycle (bikes)

• Trails: Boyne Valley Trailway (6.3mi: connects Boyne City to Boyne Mtn), Avalanche Preserve (great for mountain biking as this is a former ski hill) Boyne Forest Trail System

• Things to do: we update our IG @boynecitybliss story daily with things to do in the area! Within walking distance to downtown Boyne City and Lake Charlevoix.

Public Transportation

Charlevoix County Transit- Schedule a Ride:  (231) 582-6900hours of operationMonday- Friday, 7:00 am- 4:30 pmCharlevoix County Transit offers affordable, demand-response transportation throughout Charlevoix County—including medical trips both in and out of the county.

A Walkable Community

Boyne City is proud to be a walkable community, where residents and visitors can easily access parks, schools, shops, restaurants, and the waterfront—all within a safe and inviting pedestrian-friendly environment. Our compact downtown, well-maintained sidewalks, and connected neighborhoods make walking a convenient and enjoyable way to get around town. Bicycle Friendly Boyne City supports active transportation with a bike-friendly layout that makes cycling a safe and convenient choice. Designated bike lanes, multi-use pathways, and bike racks throughout the community encourage residents and visitors to ride for recreation or everyday travel. Whether you're heading downtown, to the park, or along the lake, biking is a great way to explore Boyne City.

Waterways

Boyne City’s location on Lake Charlevoix offers exceptional access to the water—whether you're paddling the Boyne River or launching a boat from the city marina. Did you know you can reach Boyne City by boat from anywhere in the world? Lake Charlevoix connects to Lake Michigan through the channel in Charlevoix, and from there to the Great Lakes and out to the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence Seaway. Whether you're here for recreation, fishing, or a scenic cruise, our waterways are a defining part of Boyne City life.

Air Travel

• Boyne City Municipal Airport (1.2 miles east of downtown)

• Cherry Capitol Airport (64 miles south of Boyne City)

• Pellston Regional Airport (35 miles north of Boyne City)

• Detroit Metropolitan Airport (265 miles south of Boyne City)

Snowmobile / ORV

Boyne City welcomes responsible use of snowmobiles, off-road vehicles (ORVs), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and similar recreational vehicles within most areas of the city limits. All users must comply with applicable local, county, and state laws.

Please note the following restrictions:

• ORVs, ATVs, Golf Carts, and Dirt Bikes are not permitted on the 100 and 200 blocks of Water Street.

• Snowmobiles are not permitted on the 100 and 200 blocks of Water Street or Lake Street.

We encourage all riders to review the maps and regulations linked below to ensure safe and legal operation of their vehicles within Boyne City.