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The Petoskey Area: A Downtown Guide
Northern Michigan, and the Petoskey Area in particular, is rife with quaint downtowns and districts, ideal for shopping, dining, experiencing the local culture, and more! Fun to explore year-round—there’s always [...]
Grandpa Shorter’s: A Family Legacy
Grandpa Shorter’s Celebrates 80 Years as Petoskey’s Longest Operating Family-Owned Gift Shop Petoskey was barely three decades old in 1880 when Chief Petoskey’s son, Bazil, opened a souvenir shop at [...]
A Book Lover’s Guide to the Petoskey Area’s Best Bookstores
If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent many happy hours perusing the shelves at your local brick-and-mortar bookstore. And in spite of the age of ordering everything online, bookstores continue [...]
Petoskey Area Holiday Open Houses
Each year, Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Boyne City, and Alanson all celebrate holiday festivities, the coming of the snow, and a great opportunity to start holiday shopping or at least get [...]
What To Do Indoors: Winter Edition
Every year, once the snow begins to fly, I am inevitably asked what winter activities I participate in or enjoy. It’s a safe, conversational question that’s appropriate regardless of the [...]
New & Fun in the Petoskey Area
Summer is here and I’m super excited – even more so than usual. I’m making plans for family to visit and to get together with friends for good times that [...]
Shops Worth Exploring
During your vacation to the Petoskey Area, you’ll also want to take a break from the same ole chain stores offering the same ole stuff. The shops and boutiques here [...]
Hunting Petoskey Stones is a Spring Treasure
Spring – a time for renewal and regrowth. Trees are greening and flowers are blossoming. It’s a beautiful time in northern Michigan (as all of our seasons are) and it’s [...]
Where Non-Skiers Go for Winter Fun in Michigan
Non-skier? Don’t stay home this winter. So, your {Fill in blank} husband, wife, kids love to ski or board. That’s great! The Petoskey Area is definitely the place to bring [...]
