Petoskey Area Blog
Best Beaches in the Petoskey Area
Summer always has me thinking about the beach days in our future. So many great beaches to choose from! Whether you’re heading to Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Alanson, or Boyne City, you will have quite the list of beaches calling your name… but which ones are a must-visit? I would love [...]
3 Wineries for Spring Sipping in Petoskey Area
Having been of the legal drinking age for well over a decade, I have experienced my fair share of wine tastings. But, to be honest, I never would’ve considered this northern Midwest region ideal for grape growing or anything vineyard-related. The Mitten State producing vino and some exceptional vintages was [...]
Why spring skiing is the best skiing in northern Michigan
Spring is a time of renewal—the days are longer, the trees are slowly waking up from their slumber, and gardening plans begin to seem reasonable. Soon, the first spring plants will burst from the thawing soil. Migrating birds will return. Also, the skiing is absolutely fantastic. You heard us right. [...]
Top 10 Ways to Spend Your Spring in Petoskey Area
As a season of long goodbyes, winter in the Petoskey area lets itself out the door slowly. It takes a while for northern Michiganders to peel off the many layers of clothing and embrace the changing seasons. But when spring finally peeks from behind the clouds, we celebrate. After all, [...]
Top Tips for a Petoskey Area Spring Break
It’s hard to believe, but spring break is fast approaching. And even though Northern Michigan still has its snow blanket wrapped around slumbering flora and ice of various depths covering much of our freshwater, our region is ripe with activities if you, like I, don’t feel like purchasing hiked-up flights [...]
Romantic Date Night Ideas in the Petoskey Area
Whether you’re looking for a unique dining experience or something a little more affordable, the Petoskey area has some great choices to take your sweetie out for a great date night. It’s not all about where you go to eat, put a little more thought into it and pick a [...]
Where the Locals Eat
One of the best parts of traveling is discovering new and interesting restaurants. But how do you know what’s best? Ask a local. That’s exactly what we did and narrowed the choices down to 13 of our favorite places to dine in the Petoskey Area. Want to be sure your [...]
Petoskey Area Farmers Markets
Browse produce, baked goods, fresh-cut flowers, and more while a local musician plays in the background – sounds like a great way to start your day in the Petoskey Area. Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Boyne City all boast stellar farmers markets on select days of the week. Downtown Petoskey Farmers [...]
Tapping into the Petoskey Area’s Brewing Scene
Michigan is the self-proclaimed “Great Beer State,” and July has once again been designated as “Michigan Beer Month” by the state legislature and Governor Whitmer. If you’re looking for a place to celebrate, you’ll find plenty of places to sip and sample in the Little Traverse Bay region. A [...]
Wind Up or Wind Down: A Winter Weekend Getaway Itinerary
Now that the holiday season has been gently laid to rest, you may need a weekend away for some respite. There’s no shame in the post-Christmas getaway game, so join me on a curated winter weekend in the Petoskey Area—your itinerary awaits. Aside from selecting your winter weekend dates, the [...]