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Adventures are centered around the Cheboygan area including Lake Huron and the Cheboygan River.

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Direct Access toNorthern Michigan’sPremier Inland

Waterway & the GreatLakes!

Boat Slips Right OutYour Door!

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CHEBOYGAN RIVER Marker G-01 • 45°24'09.2" N 84°37'24.2"W• The locks can handle a boat 60 feet long

with a 17 foot beamFor schedule, fees & additional information call:

231-627-9011www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/cheboygan_crooked

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CROOKED RIVER

Marker 77 • 45°24'09.2" N 84°37'24.2"W• The locks can handle a boat 60 feet long

with a 17 foot beamFor schedule, fees & additional information call:

(231) 548-2271www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/cheboygan_crooked

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9Northern Michigan’s Inland Waterway guide and map is published by Straits Area Printing ©2019 Cheboygan, Michigan. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or duplicated without prior written permission of the publisher.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information included in this publication at the time of printing, the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of error or omission.

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Northern Michigan’s Inland Waterway offers you a boating trip unlike any in the world. The approximately 42 mile trip takes you through threerivers and three lakes and surrounds you with some of the most beautiful scenery and captivating communities in Michigan. Once the route oflarge Inland Route steamers, today’s boaters can enjoy many of the same sights that those a generation ago experienced.

A voyage on the Inland Waterway can begin at the north end inCheboygan, the south end in Conway, or anywhere along theway. Boat launches are conveniently located at many placesalong the route. The trip can be made in a day or over aweekend, with the communities of Cheboygan, Topinabee,Aloha, Indian River, Alanson, Oden and Conway all located onthe water. Dining, lodging, supplies, and banking facilities canbe found in most of these communities. Numerous marinasalso dot the Inland Waterway where marine fuel, boat rentals,and ships stores are situated for your convenience.

Whether you choose to make the Inland Waterway journey in aday or make it a weekend, you will see a side of NorthernMichigan that cannot be seen along a highway or freeway. Sitback, relax, and enjoy a boating excursion unlike any other!

CheboyganCheboygan, ideally situated on both Lake Huron and theCheboygan River, is an ideal place to begin or end your InlandWaterway adventure. There are numerous places to stay eitheron the river, such as the Best Western or Fleetwood Inn andSuites, or just off of it. Dining options such as the Boathouseand Pier M33 allow for dockside dining on the water. Access todowntown shopping and dining is easy by docking on the riverand walking less than a block to the downtown district.Riverside docking is free for shoppers and diners. One of thehighlights of an Inland Waterway trip is “locking through” theCheboygan River locks, located towards the center of town.

Numerous lighthouses are another highlight of a trip toCheboygan. Both the Cheboygan Front Range Light and theCheboygan Crib Light are visible from the river. Two morelighthouses, Fourteen Foot Shoal and Poe Reef, are locatedjust a few miles out in the Straits of Mackinac.

Mullett Lake & TopinabeeMullett Lake features the communities of Aloha on the eastside and Topinabee on the west side. The mouth of theCheboygan River and Mullett Lake features a large sandbarthat is ideal for dropping anchor and jumping in for a swim. Itis also the location of “Music at the Mouth,” where bands play

live music on a floating stage on Saturdays during the summer. Dock space is also available at the communities for stocking up on provisions orgrabbing a bite to eat or a drink.

Indian River & Burt LakeLocated about midway along the Inland Route is the Villageof Indian River. The meandering river of the same name takesyou through the heart of the community, with convenientlylocated dockage available to tie up and explore the town.There are also dining, shopping, and lodging options such asPines Cottages and Fay Martin Resort just off the river,making Indian River a great place to take a break. As theIndian River opens up into Burt Lake, be sure to check out thenewly constructed Veteran’s Pier and DeVoe Beach.

Indian River is also home to one of Michigan’s best knownattractions, the Cross In The Woods. Sculpted by MarshallFredericks and cast of bronze in Norway, this seven-tongigantic depiction of Jesus is suspended on the world’slargest crucifix, 55 feet tall and carved from a Californiaredwood. Annually thousands of visitors come to visit thecrucifix in this beautiful wooded setting.

Crooked River & AlansonA cruise across Burt Lake puts you in the Crooked River. Thismeandering river is a place with interesting turns and unspoilednatural beauty. Upon coming into Alanson, the beautifulCrooked River Lodge and Suites offers a place to stay right onthe river. Entering the village, boaters will have to pass throughthe Crooked River Lock, a clam-shell lock that makes for aunique experience. Once in town check out the Inland WaterRoute Museum and the quaint shops and stores.

Crooked LakeCrooked Lake offers the small communities of Conway andOden, both of which were historical jumping on or jumpingoff points on the Inland Waterway. These communities arelittle more than a stone’s throw to Petoskey, which althoughnot on the waterway itself, was by many considered the “end” of the Inland Waterway. Oden is home to the Oden Hatchery Visitor’s Center,located at the site of a fish hatchery that operated from 1921-2002. The center offers exhibits, nature trails, a restored railroad car, and more.

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Northern Michigan’s

Five LOCATIONS

CHEBOYGAN

INDIAN RIVER

ONAWAY

BOYNE CITY

LANDON’S AUTO PARTS

CHARLEVOIX

INLAND WATERROUTE MUSEUM

Follow the history ofMichigan’s

Inland Water Route

2 minute walk up River St. from Public Boat Parking near Alanson Swing Bridge.

Displays on:Railroads • Logging • Mullett House • the Steamer Topinabee

Conway • Oden • Ponshewaing • AlansonIndian River • Topinabee • Cheboygan

www.IWRHS.com6217 River St., Alanson, MI 49307

Open 10am - 2pmWednesday & Friday - Sunday

Cheboygan River Lock & Dam

Mullett Lake Marina

Anchor In Marina

Black River

Best Western River Terrace

Berkshire HathawayReal Estate

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

Pier M33Restaurant & Marina

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Fleetwood Inn & Suites

Carquest Auto Parts

MichMash Gallery & Gifts

Citizens National Bank

Port of Cheboygan

Cheboygan Area Visitors Bureau

The Nauti-Inn Barstro

Cheboygan County Marina

City Hall

Golden Shores Realty

Nautical North Family Adventures

CHEBOYGAN RIVER

Mullett Lake to Lake Huronvia the

Your next stop isDowntown Cheboygan!• FREE Shopper Docking Space Available until 4 pm• Public Restrooms• Unique Shops, Bars & Restaurants• Parades, Summer Concerts & Festivals

(231) 627-9931The place to shop, dine & unwind!

cheboygan.org

Onaway989.733.8557

•Gaylord

989.732.1500

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With multiple locations to serve you:

Wolverine231.525.8118

•Indian River231.238.8331

Rogers City989.734.2772

Crooked River Lock

WindjammerMarina

Ryde Marine

Maple BayMarine

Sta!ord’s Crooked River Lodge & Suites

Citizens National Bank

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Cheboygan

• LIVE MUSIC • KID’S DAY • OPEN WATER CHALLENGE •• WOODEN BOAT SHOW • GUIDED KAYAK TOURS •

• LIGHTHOUSE TOURS • USCG CUTTER MACKINAW TOURS •For more information, go to

waterwaysfestival.com or cheboygan.com

LAST WEEKEND IN JUNE! EVENTS THROUGHOUT CHEBOYGAN!

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Port Operators

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Indian River Marina

Howe Marine

Ken’s Village Market

Fay Martin River Resort

Indian RiverSports Center

Awakon Federal Credit UnionCitizens National Bank

Carquest Auto Parts

Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate

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INDIAN RIVER

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FESTIVALS • MUSIC • DININGARTS • RECREATION • SHOPPING

Check out what’s going on at

cheboygan.com

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