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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 [...]
150th Season: Petoskey’s Bay View is a Historic Treasure for Residents and Visitors Alike
In the late 19th century, an adult education and social movement was moving across the United States called Chautauqua. The word was drawn from the Haudenosaunee — an Iroquois Confederacy [...]
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 [...]
Petoskey Area’s Top 5 Things to Do this Fall
Fall is such a wonderful time in the Petoskey area not just for the wonderful hues of yellow, orange, and red but also for the temperatures too! It’s not quite [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Explore History Along Petoskey’s Unique Trails
Michigan has many monikers – like the Great Lakes State. According to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), it is also known as The Trails State, with thousands of seasonal [...]





