Beaver Island
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Beaver Island is the largest island in Lake Michigan and part of the Beaver Island archipelago. Once home to a unique American religious monarchy, the island is now a popular tourist and vacation destination.If you are looking for a place to sit back on beautiful beaches and relax, Beaver Island is the place for you! If you love to hike or bike beautiful trails, there is over one hundred miles of trails on Beaver Island or enjoy some of the most pristine water as you kayak, canoe or swim Beaver Island's beaches. Stop and enjoy all that Beaver Island has to offer.

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Attraction Category: Beaches Hiking Historic Sites & Monuments Museums

Recreation Type: Beach Biking/Hiking Trails Fishing X-Country Skiing

Time to Allow: Full Day trip

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Gypsy RainFlower

7 months ago

My husband and I rented a lakehouse on this beautiful island in Lake Michigan. It was the best vacation we have taken as a couple without the kids. We went last summer and we have been dreaming about going back ever since. Lots of places to Rockhound, beaches, lighthouses. There is only 1 road that has a grocery store, bar, gift shops...etc. They all close super early, and their necessities, like groceries and gas, are very expensive. So, I suggest bringing your own groceries if possible. It's a very small island with BIG views. You will see wildlife, there are Beavers, lol, Snakes, lots of Deer, Turtles, Birds, etc. There are beautiful Woods, beaches, a huge rock (is a landmark there) It's quiet and slow and if you love the outdoors and no neighbors then you will enjoy this peaceful little Island. You can only reach it by a very very small plane, or a 32 mile (2hour) ferry ride. We chose the Ferry because we wanted our car and the boat accommodates taking your car over. I could go on and on about Beaver Island. We will be back there very soon.

Nancy McKenna

a month ago

You can only get there by air or by ferry. People are very nice but pretty cut off from the rest of the world. I think they like it that way. Expect prices to be higher because it is an island

Kam Archangel

5 months ago

Great beach, plenty of shade, great hiking trails

Jessica Cobb

3 years ago

Beaver island is a little hidden gem! There's fishing, snorkeling/diving, swimming, hiking, biking, hunting, island exploring, camping and so much more to do! Great place to get back to basics, spend some family time and get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! For our first trip, we stayed at Beaver Island Retreat and were not disappointed! We went fishing with captain Bob, went snorkeling and exploring with captain Mike, visited the marine museum, the toy museum, saw protar's house/tomb, hiked to the top of mt. Pisgah to watch the sunset and had a blast around the island in general. Tons of wildlife to see with lots of cool spiders and snakes (if those interest you). The best place we ate on the island was the bakery/deli, but you have to get there before they close at 3pm. Can't wait to visit again!

Lane Isaacs

a year ago

We are 'regular' visitors here (twice a season for many, many years) and it's just as awesome & beautiful each time; NEVER gets old. If you are looking for a place that is tranquil, quiet & beautiful, this is the place!