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Cheboygan

Michigan, United States · North America

About Cheboygan

Cheboygan is worth a stop: 35 minutes from Indian River, 27km from Mackinac Bridge.

Cheboygan is a town located in Michigan, United States. With a population of 4,733, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Cheboygan sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Detroit time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cheboygan to your route.

About Cheboygan

Cheboygan ( shə-BOY-gən) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the county seat of and the largest settlement in Cheboygan County. At the 2020 census, Cheboygan had a population of 4,770. Cheboygan is situated on Lake Huron at the mouth of the Cheboygan River. It is the third-largest American city on Lake

Read more Huron after Port Huron and Alpena. Cheboygan is part of Northern Michigan, and is the northernmost city in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Directly north of Cheboygan is Bois Blanc Island (part of Mackinac County), which can be accessed via ferry from Cheboygan.

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Where is Cheboygan located?

Cheboygan is located in Michigan, United States, North America. The coordinates are 45.6470 latitude, -84.4745 longitude.

What is the population of Cheboygan?

Cheboygan has a population of approximately 4,733 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
4,733
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Michigan
Timezone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
45.6470, -84.4745

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Cheboygan

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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Mackinac Island

A car-free island frozen in time where horse-drawn carriages and bicycles are the only transportation, famous for its fudge and Victorian charm.

25 km · about 30 min drive

bridge

Mackinac Bridge

The 'Mighty Mac': a five-mile suspension bridge linking Michigan's peninsulas across the Straits of Mackinac, one of the longest suspension spans in the Western Hemisphere and a bucket-list drive.

27 km · about 30 min drive

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  • 27 kmMackinac BridgeThe 'Mighty Mac': a five-mile suspension bridge linking Michigan's peninsulas across the Straits of Mackinac, one of the longest suspension spans in the Western Hemisphere and a bucket-list drive.

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