The Zone Sports Lounge

The EJ legacy dates back to 1883 when William E. Malpass
and his father-in-law, Richard W. Round, established a
foundry on the shores of Lake Charlevoix in the town of
East Jordan. Known as East Jordan Iron Works for over 125
years, the company has become an international leader in
the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions
for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility
networks.
The Visitor Center features various exhibits about the history,
process, products, and global presence of the company.
Come visit us today.

Monday – Friday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Other times by appointment

The Rowe Inn Restaurant of Ellsworth, Michigan offers intimate, casual fine dining for Charlevoix, Torch Lake and all of Northern Michigan. You’ll find our seasonal filled with local ingredients – and our expansive fine wine collection perfect for any occasion. Individuals, couples, groups and families are equally welcome and catered-to in our unpretentious, come-as-you-are setting.

Charlevoix Cinema III is open daily, Monday through Sunday for matinee and evening shows.

All shows starting before 6:00pm are matinee pricing.

Raven Hill Discovery Center is a regional science and technology center. It is located on 157 acres in a rural area of northwestern Lower Michigan next to the Little Traverse Conservancy’s Raven Ridge Nature Preserve. It is also a cultural, historical and art center. Raven Hill Discovery Center is the only place in northern Lower Michigan where children and adults can link science, history & the arts with hands-on activities and explorations both indoors and outdoors. Connections emerge through classes, exhibits and facilities that provide opportunities for all ages to learn, create, grow and play. The Center is located between East Jordan & Boyne City, just off C-48 at Pearsall Road. Can’t make it during regular hours? Call to schedule an appointment at your convenience. For more information, phone 231-536-3369 or toll free 877-833-4254 or email info@ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org. You can also check the Center’s website: http://www.RavenHillDiscoveryCenter.org for more information.

June 27 – July 1, 2018

The East Jordan Freedom Festival is East Jordan’s signature festival. The week long schedule of events offers something for the whole family. The week kicks off on Wednesday and continues throughout the week with an outdoor movie for all ages, Old Time Kids Games on Wednesday evening with fun and games for the kids. Thursday offers a Farmer’s Market in the morning with Schmidt Amusements, and Live Music in the Park for the evening. Friday is a favorite with locals, as well as, visitors from near and far with the Youth Parade, Friday Night Block Party with Live Music, Button Drawings for great prizes and vendor booths from local non-profits. Saturday is the highlight of the week with the Jordan Valley Triathlon, Grand Parade, Food Vendors, Live Entertainment in the park followed by the Lip Sync Contest, Prize Raffle, Festival 500 Raffle and much more. The evening ends with the Fabulous Fireworks shot from a barge in the middle of the beautiful South Arm of Lake Charlevoix and synchronized to music. The weeks ends with the Freedom Lovers Breakfast put on by the Sno-Mobilers Club. Please make plans to join us in East Jordan for this fun filled week of events.

Wi-Fi

SPECIALTY: Features Pizza Buffet w/soup & salad bar for Lunch/Dinner, Take out or Dine in and Indoor Playland

Open for lunch and dinner. Pizza- Fabulous Burgers- Friday Fish Fry.Entertainment Saturday Evening.

SPECIALTY: Pizza ,Burgers and complete menu. Saturday entertainment.

Featuring Heatherwoods Golf Course, The Bistro Restaurant, Charlevoix Fitness Health Club, and Wedding and Event hosting at Shanahan’s Barn, Northern Michigan’s most unique event venue.
Charlevoix Country Club is open to the public.
Memberships available.

Castle Farms of Charlevoix is one of Michigan’s premier historic tour attractions and destination wedding venues. This beautiful French Renaissance castle built in 1918 features soaring stone towers, romantic courtyards and magnificent gardens, plus Norm, the Castle’s very own dragon! Museum quality collections showcased throughout the Castle include antique toys, castles, and royalty memorabilia from around the world. The Castle’s Outdoor Model Railroad is the largest in Michigan, with 68 G-scale trains steaming across more than 1/2 mile of track. The Castle also provides the perfect venue for weddings, proms, corporate events, or private parties. Open year round, Castle Farms is listed on the National and State Historic Registries.

The Ellsworth Pig Roast. Great food, fun and fireworks. The Ellsworth Pig Roast has a full schedule of events for everyone of all ages.

A Matter of Taste is built around an outstanding reputation of creatively catering and the ability to produce dream weddings, elegant parties, and inspirational corporate events. Our team of experts are exceptional because of their passion to service a seamless culinary experience.

LOCATION

Matter of Taste is located in Ellsworth, Michigan at a legendary facility known as Tapawingo. This intimate venue sits on a breathtaking, lakefront property located less than 45 minutes north of Traverse City. Exceptional dining experience and remarkable natural surroundings, quickly becoming one of the most sought after wedding ceremony locations in northern Michigan.

Weddings,
Rehearsal Dinners
Corporate events
Anniversary Parties
Family Celebrations

The combination of exceptional dishes, experienced chefs and the beautiful property make your every decision “A Matter of Taste”.

Casual Dining, offering Seafood and Southern Style BBQ, Cocktails available in two bars. Also a 7 room Bed & Breakfast.

Casual Fine Dining

Call for reservations

SPECIALTY: Affordable Casual Fine Dining

SEATING: 100

1950’s Soda Fountain, Hand Dipped Ice Cream in downtown East Jordan shopping district.

SPRING HOURS: Noon – 9:oo p.m. –

SUMMER HOURS (start June 9) – Noon – 10:00 p.m.

SPECIALTY: 1950’s Soda Fountain, Hand Dipped Ice Cream

SEATING: 10 Inside; More Outside

For more than 30 years, The Dells has been one of Northern Michigan’s favorite courses to play. This classic Jerry Matthew’s design surrounds the golfer with natural beauty and spectacular views. The front nine features a beautiful parkland setting with acres of mowed grass, which allows a smooth transition into the woods and creeks of the back nine. Host of Michigan’s amateur championship for several years, The Dells is truly a fair and fun test of golf.

The Landing Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor lakeside dining. The menu has a unique blend of old favorites, local ingredients, and new items. There is a full bar, boat slips available for guests and great views of the Ironton Ferry. The Landing Restaurant is located a short, yet beautiful drive from Charlevoix, East Jordan, Boyne City and Ellsworth.

Full breakfast, lunch, Wifi. Try our famous pulled pork sandwich. Enjoy Ribs, Brisket and homemade soups. Pizza with a made from scratch focaccia crust and a “from scratch” bakery.

Our clubhouse / restaurant / bar is open and we are serving food and drinks. Full dinner menu including prime rib ,shrimp,and fish on Fridays. Our golf course is walkable and soon we will be allowing carts.

Please come out and see us soon!

Golf Course … Driving Range … Snacks…Restaurant

HOURS: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Casual Dining and Friday Fish Fry, Friday and Saturday Prime Rib, Full Menu

SEATING: 50

Paddle Antrim is a 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROTECT OUR WATER RESOURCES BY USING PADDLE SPORTS TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO OUR WATERWAYS.

THE PADDLE ANTRIM FESTIVAL is set for September 15 & 16, 2017. Please visit the EVENTS CALENDAR for more information!

Sommerset Pointe is a Premier Facility and marina on the shores of Lake Charlevoix. Weddings, Event Facilities, Club.

Bakery, wine tasting, gift shop and much more. Stop in and shop for all your fresh baked goods, gifts, orchard offerings and more.

Closed in the Winter

Renovated Victorian Inn, Located Uptown Near Lake Charlevoix, Shopping, Docks, & Snowmobile Trails. Proud Recipient of the 2005 East Jordan Area Renaissance Award. Landmark of East Jordan. Located Uptown near Lake Charlevoix, Shopping, Docks & Snowmobile Trails.

HOURS: Open Daily… Mon.-Sat. 8am-3pm; Sun. 8am-2pm; Supper by Appointment
Casual Fine Dining, Tasting Menus, Custom Menu Planning, Hors d’Oeuvres, SPECIALTY: Weddings, Showers, Receptions & Other Special Occasions.

SEATING: 60 – Additional Seating Available

UNITS: 4 Suites and 7 Bed & Breakfast Style Rooms

PACKAGES: Yes

District Library

Golf … Ski … Lodging … Dining

Golf, Tennis, Ski, Pool, Hiking, Biking, Snow Boarding, Cross Country Skiing, Convention Center

UNITS: 288

PACKAGES: Golf & Ski

Things happen at Boyne Mountain. If you’ve been here, you know. If you haven’t, take our word. We understand how to have fun. And not just the kind of fun people talk about at work on Monday morning – but the kind that keeps you smiling to yourself all week long.

Blue Smoke’s Grill-House and Southern Kitchen focuses on southern inspired comfort food cooked from the heart over live fire.

Specializing in Beef Brisket, Country Fried Steak, Slow-Smoked Ribs and all the traditional southern sides. Blue Smoke sits right on the corner of Main Street downtown East Jordan with spectacular views of Lake Charlevoix and the Jordan Valley.

“Serving Breakfast and Lunch”

HOURS: Monday-Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Sunday 6 a.m -2 p.m.

SPECIALTY: Home Cooked Daily Specials – Breakfast served until 1:00PM

SEATING: 75