Visitors can discover the towns around Lake Charlevoix and enjoy the local culture, history, and cuisine. Charlevoix is one of the most popular towns around Lake Charlevoix, known for its beautiful downtown area that features unique shops, art galleries, and restaurants! Or you can travel down to Traverse City, Traverse City is known as the "Cherry Capital of the World." The area is also known for their natural attractions like freshwater beaches, vineyards, wineries and the proximity to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.