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Beaver Island is located in northern Lake Michigan. Beaver Island is the most remote, inhabited island in the Great Lakes, with a year-round population of about 500 and a pace of life that is relaxed and welcoming. A rich and colorful history includes Native Americans who inhabited the island as early as 700 A.D. and Irish Americans who fished the fertile waters of Lake Michigan. In the mid-1800's, a band of Mormons followed James Strang to Beaver Island, where Strang set himself up as king, establishing the only kingdom in the United States. The concept of a Mormon kingdom didn't set too well with the natives. Strang was ultimately assassinated by the original settlers. Today, the island offers visitors an array of taverns, restaurants and quirky, interesting museums. Outdoor activities including biking, backpacking, golfing, hunting and fishing, or relaxing on pristine beaches. The island can be reached by boat or plane. Access to the island is available by ferry and aircraft from Charlevoix. Island Airways flies daily, and the Beaver Island Boat Company makes trips to the island April through December.
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Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.
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Beaver Head Lighthouse, Beaver Island Southern tip, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2505
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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.
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Squaw Island Light, Squaw Island Light, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2505
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Whiskey Point Light, Harbor on northern end, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2505
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Dining & Food: Great places to dine!
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Beaver Island Lodge & Nina's Restaurant, P.O. Box 215, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2396
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Paradise Bay Coffee Shop, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-3003
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Shamrock Bar & Restaurant, 26245 Main Street, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2278
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Stoney Acre Grill, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2560
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Accommodations: Where to stay in and around town!
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Archipelago Sunset, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2377
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Beaver Island Lodge & Nina's Restaurant, P.O. Box 215, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2396
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The Bluebird Bed & Beakfast, 27610 Sloptown Road, PO Box 1080, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2600
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Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc
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Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) (Military Retirees), 5671 Skeel Avenue, Suite 12, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, (989) 739-2777
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Michigan Tree Farm System, 501 Norway Street, Grayling, MI 49738, (989) 348-9319
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Recreation: boating, camping, canoeing, dog-sledding, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, kayaking, scuba diving, skiing, snowmobiling, etc.
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Beaver Island Golf Course, 111 Eastside Drive, Beaver Island, MI 49720, Phone: (231) 448-2301
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Beaver Island Ecotours, 31715 West Side Rd., Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2194
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Beaver Island Marina, 25860 Main, PO Box 76, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231)448-2300
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Beaver Island State Forest Campground, East Side Road, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (989) 732-3541
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Bill Wagner Memorial Campground, East Side Road, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2505
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Inland Seas School of Kayaking, P.O. Box 437, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2221
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Island Hopper Charters, 25860 Main St., Beaver Island Marina, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (231) 448-2309
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Services
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Beaver Island Boat Company [Ferry Service], 103 Bridge Park Drive, Charlevoix, MI 49720, Phone: (231) 547-2311
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Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service [Internet Advertising], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Shopping: antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops
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Livingstone Studio, P.O. Box 39, Beaver Island, MI 49782, Phone: (815) 653-6837
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