FF: Unique Attractions

Founded in 1976, East Jordan’s Portside Art and Historical Society was the first historical museum established in Charlevoix County. There are two locations where you can view historical displays and artifacts. East Jordan Historial Society Museum

Downtown East Jordan at City Hall - 201 Main St.

This downtown exhibit has had a major facelift as the museum curators catalogued and organized the vast exhibits. The museum is open during regular City Hall hours and during East Jordan’s many summer events. Stop by to see the exhibits, or purchase our recently re-published “East Jordan Remembers: A Collection of Stories About East Jordan’s Past.” Admission price is donation only. Elm Pointe

01656 S. M-66, East Jordan

Elm Pointe houses the majority of East Jordan Historical Society’s artifacts. The museum is currently closed, but will be open during the Portside Arts Fair August 7 & 8. Castle Farms - M66, Charlevoix 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. And don’t forget to visit Castle Farms the 1918 Cellars winery! www.castlefarms.com

Stonehedge Fiber Mill & Yarn Shop

2246 Pesek Road, East Jordan

Stonehedge is a 167-year-old working farm which, for over 30 years now, has been home to Stonehedge Fiber Mill - a custom processor of wool into yarn. Debbie McDermott is a shepherd, spinner, and fiber artist who also maintains her own flock of eight breeds of sheep and angora goats. A visit to Stonehedge is both educational and loads of fun. Meet the animals, see the wool processing areas, and shop for beautiful skeins of unique yarns. www.stonehedgefibermill.com

Wagbo Farm & Education Center

5745 N. M-66, East Jordan

Providing an inspirational place for people to connect with each other and the land. 212-acre homestead. Farming ventures include: pastured poultry, maple syrup, vegetable gardens, permaculture greenhouse, laying hens, ducks, pigs, milk cows, draft horses, honey bees, fruit trees & rough cut lumber. Sleigh or Wagon Rides. Snowshoe, Ski & Hiking Trails. Farm Tours. CSA Veg. Farm products for sale. www.facebook.com/marthawagbofarm/

Jordan River National Fish Hatchery - 6623 Turner Road, Elmira

The visiting public is encouraged to tour the Visitor Center in the main hatchery building or walk through the multiple fish production buildings located on the grounds. The hatchery provides several nature trails and is located adjacent to the popular North Country Trail. Visitors may also enjoy the station’s picnic area, pollinator garden, and easy access to the beautiful Jordan River Valley. www.fws.gov/Midwest/JordanRiver