Petoskey Area Blog
Spooktacular Halloween events in the Petoskey area
What kind of Halloween lover are you? Do you take your whole family to a downtown Halloween parade and go trunk-or treating? What about a night out with your pals and fancy fall adult beverages? Or a spooky downtown tour of haunted buildings? In the Petoskey area, calendars are packed [...]
Hot Air Balloons and Fall Color in Bay Harbor
Hot air balloons and scenic Lake Michigan views are what you can expect during this fall event in Bay Harbor’s village - Balloons Over Bay Harbor. Bay Harbor is home to a quaint main street with restaurants serving up culinary magic, a Mammoth Distillery tasting room location, small retail shops, [...]
Things to Do Along the Tunnel of Trees
You’ve heard of the Tunnel of Trees… but the best part (or maybe second best) is the places you can stop along the way. As you navigate this Michigan wonder of the Tunnel of Trees through Harbor Springs, Good Hart, and Cross Village be sure to check out a couple [...]
The Best Michigan Fishing is in Petoskey, MI
Do you love to fish? Would you rather be casting a line than just about anything you can think of? Then the Petoskey Area of northern Michigan is definitely where you should be. Our lakeside communities of Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Bay Harbor, and Boyne City, MI are a fisherman’s dream [...]
Best Pumpkin Patches and Fall Markets
Fall. Fall up north, at that! This is a spectacular time to explore northern Michigan and, for some, the best time to try all things spiced, pumpkin, and apple. Look at this list of favorite pumpkin patches of the area – some offer much more than your average fall farm [...]
Hit up Summer Happy Hour in the Petoskey Area
Picture this: you’re heading back to town after a long day of lounging on the beach. Or kite surfing. Or from visiting local art galleries, playing a few rounds of golf, mountain biking all over the Petoskey area, hunting Petoskey stones, fishing, or whatever makes you happy in this northern [...]
Elevate Your Spirits with Petoskey Area Distilleries and Tasting Rooms
September is Michigan Craft Spirits Month, and the Petoskey area has so many ways for you to celebrate! Sure, the north country is fabled for its fantastic craft beers and wineries. But it might be news to some that artisans have also been creating alcoholic spirits that rival the country’s [...]
Dog-Friendly Spaces in the Petoskey Area
Traveling with your canine companions Are you a dog lover? Do you spend your spare time throwing a frisbee around with canine friends? Do you refer to your pets as your “fur babies”? Is your bed basically a glorified dog throne where you’re barely allowed a few inches of space [...]
Watershed Council Discovery Center Brings Indoor Fun and Outdoor Education to Downtown Petoskey
Lake Charlevoix. Walloon Lake. The Bear River. The Inland Waterway. Burt Lake. Minnehaha Creek. Maple River. Lake Michigan. These gleaming bodies of water provide visitors to the Petoskey area with endless hours of fascination and recreation each year. Whether you’re a dedicated swimmer, a fishing fanatic, an expert pontooner, or [...]
Stroll the Streets in Boyne City This Summer
Outdoor Family and Music Events Imagine walking down the quaint streets of a vibrant northern Michigan town. An enormous freshwater lake gleams in the near distance, the sun setting orange over its rippling waters. Fresh breezes carry a mosaic of music from every street corner. Kids clutching sno cones and [...]