If you’ve ever dreamt of stepping into a whimsical fairy tale, The Mushroom House Tours in Charlevoix, MI, is your golden ticket! From the moment you set foot on the tour, you’ll be enchanted by the playful, organic shapes of the Mushroom Houses. These architectural marvels, designed by the genius Earl Young, look like they’ve been plucked straight from a storybook. The tour guides are absolute gems, brimming with knowledge and enthusiasm. They share delightful tidbits about each house’s history and quirks, making the experience both educational and incredibly entertaining. You’ll discover the unique construction techniques used, the whimsical design elements, and the fascinating history behind each mushroom-shaped abode. Whether you’re an architecture buff or just looking for a unique adventure, The Mushroom House Tours offers a magical escape that will leave you smiling and inspired. Don’t forget your camera – every turn reveals a new, picturesque view that’s perfect for capturing the magic of Charlevoix’s most enchanting neighborhood. If you’re in the area, this tour is a must-do. It’s more than just a walk through a neighborhood; it’s a step into a fairy tale!

My husband and I took the Mushroom House tour a few years ago and we couldn’t wait to take my family when they came to vacation with us this year! Our tour guide was amazing! She was professional, entertaining, fun and full of interesting information and facts. I would highly recommend this to anyone of almost any age. Accessibility is also very easy for those that may have mobility limitations. Thank you for being a part of our vacation memories! -Stacy

It's very pricey for what you actually get out of this tour. You drive around for 45 minutes in a fancy golf cart and pull to the side a few times to look at the houses. Besides the colors of the bricks or mortar used, there was no other information about the houses given like their age or who/why they were built. The tour guide would occasionally hold up a binder with some pictures in it, but sitting in the last row, it's kind of hard to see a small picture like that. The guy talked more about the library and his coaching days than any of the houses. The part that really upset us was all of the homes in one area that had signs up saying "no tours please". The guide kind of laughed and said we just won't pull over and stop. Yes, these people bought very special and unique homes, but if they are asking for tours to not go by, it gives an icky feeling going through there on a tour. There's no parking directly at the pick up/drop off location. There is a lot next door, but it was completely packed full, and we ended up having to park 4 blocks away. Afterward, they give everyone a coupon code to purchase the virtual tour cheaper so you can see the inside of the houses. I feel like for the amount we pay, if there is a group of 2 tickets or more, they should just give you access to the virtual tour. Our group of 5 spent over $130 for this tour, and you're still trying to nickle and dime us just to show some pictures of the insides of these homes. Not to mention the venmo codes on every seat and on the guides' necks. It's distasteful. Overall, it was a fine tour, but for the lack of actual information, we could have driven around and just looked at these homes ourselves.

Edith is a very knowledgeable, friendly, entertaining tour guide and we learned so much about Earl Young and his mushroom houses. She pointed out details we never would have noticed. She genuinely loves and is devoted to her city and enjoys sharing the stories and history of it and the houses that he created. It is so amazing you will not be disappointed. We highly recommend you take the tour. Thank you Edith!

Amazing tour and experience with Gayle! She had a great sense of humor and grew up in Charlevoix. This showed in her stories and information throughout the tour. We purchased our tickets online, and I'm glad we did as all the time slots were sold out for Saturday.