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Beaver Head Lighthouse, Beaver Island Southern tip, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2505. This lighthouse is located at the Beaver Head on the southern end of Beaver Island which was built in 1858, decommissioned in 1962. During the summer months from 8 AM to 9 PM, you can climb the tower and view the beautiful waters below.

Beaver Island Marine Museum, 26275 Main Street, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2254. Authentic net shed built in 1906 houses memorabilia from the days when St. James harbor was teeming with commercial activity. The museum tells the story of busy days in the harbor. Also includes the Protar home which housed the doctor from 1893 until his death in 1925. He lived by the land and never accepted money for helping his neighbors illnesses. He is laid to rest on the west side of his home.

Castle Farms - Charlevoix [Conference Center], 05052 N M-66, PO Box 444, Charlevoix, MI 49720, Phone: (231) 237-0884

Charlevoix South Pier Light, Grant Street (DNR Office), Charlevoix, MI 49720, Phone: (231) 547-0373. The Charlevoix South Pier Light is located on the west end of the south pier in Charlevoix Michigan. It has a skeletal base and a pyramidal steel tower. The first light in this area to be installed was on the north pier in 1885 and was made of wood. The wooden light was moved to the south pier in 1914, and the new steel light replaced the wooden one in 1948. The light is still an active aid to navigation on Lake Michigan. The pier is open to the public, but the light itself is not. Access to this light is by car.

East Jordan Portside Art and Historical Museum, Elm Pointe at 1787 M-66, PO Box 1355, East Jordan, MI 49727, Phone: (231) 536-3416. The museum features lumbering and agriculture memorabilia. Collections include photos, information about families, ethnic genealogies, and early businesses. Open June through September.

Harsha House Museum, 103 State Street, PO Box 525, Charlevoix, MI 49720, Phone: (231) 547-0373. We are located in a 1891 restored Queen Anne-styled home and contain unique local history. Photographs, documents, books and artifacts of the area. Charlevoix County maps and antique postcards available for sale. Research facility available using microfilm, computer, catalog and assistants. Scheduled tours that last about 1-2 hours, by appointment only. Tours also available through Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce at (231) 547-2101.

Harwood Heritage Gold [Farm Market], 61 Parsons Road, Charlevoix, MI 49720, Phone: (231) 547-2038

Raven Hill Discovery Center, 4503 Fuller Road, East Jordan, MI 49727. Phone: (231) 536-3369. We are a hands-on museum located in northern lower Michigan. Lifelong connections for children, adults, the center strives to link science, history, and the arts in a hands-on learning environment. The center includes a museum area, live exotic animals, a one room school and an art center.

Squaw Island Light, Squaw Island Light, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2505

Whiskey Point Light, Harbor on northern end, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2505

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