Harbor Springs
Welcome to Harbor Springs, Michigan! This lakeside community is located on Little Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan just around the bay from Petoskey and is a smaller settlement with only about 1,200 residents year-round. Formerly home to the largest concentration of Native Americans in the Petoskey Area there is much to be discovered about the local Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and their history.
As its name eludes the communities center is its boating community with one of the deepest natural basins on the Great Lakes. Harbor Springs is also known for scenic M 119 that is home to the Tunnel of Trees. It is popular in the fall months for the changing leaves but beautiful year-round. Among its many attractions, Harbor Springs is also home to The Highlands which is home to world-class golfing and some of Michigan’s best skiing in the winter.
Food & Drink
The Harbor Springs food and drink scene is chalk-full of amazing local restaurants and bakeries you will want to visit. From authentic Polish cuisine to massive homemade cookies – there is no wrong way to turn.
Blissfest Music Festival
Blissfest Music Festival takes place just north of Harbor Springs near Cross Village, Michigan. This folk and roots music festival has been going on for decades and is a great place to discover new artists in this genre. Besides music you can expect: camping, multiple music stages, workshops, dancing, craft vendors, food, activities, art installations, kids and family areas, silent disco and more.
