Stay, Eat & Shop
Accommodations
Made up of six lakefront communities in Northern Michigan, the Petoskey Area's resorts, hotels and motels are perfect places to stay for summer getaway. Whether you're exploring Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Bay Harbor, Alanson, or anywhere in between, there are unique dining options, hiking, biking, and beaches for everyone. Book your Northern Michigan vacation today in the Petoskey Area - the Land of More.
Dining
Enjoying all there is to do in the Petoskey Area is sure to make you hungry and thirsty. The restaurants, breweries, and wineries in the area communities will make your Northern Michigan vacation even more special. From white tablecloth dining to a beer and a burger, their restaurants really have things cookin’.
Shopping
The Petoskey Area’s quaint shops and boutiques beckon you to browse. One-of-a-kind items are offered by shopkeepers who welcome you with a friendly smile. From high fashion to children’s wear to art galleries, experience shopping in lovely towns where you are more than just an email address.
Things to Do
Outdoor Recreation Year-Round
The Petoskey Area has a wide variety of outdoor and recreational activities and visitors will find that there are plenty of things to do in every season. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day at the beach on an inland lake or on majestic Lake Michigan, putting on a relaxing green of the many golf courses, exploring a trail, discovering the beauty of fall, playing in our winter funland, or gazing at the stars on a clear night.
Attractions
Visit one of the local vineyards, explore fields of purple at Lavender Hill Farm, splash through Avalanche Bay™ indoor waterpark, tour a castle, or visit SkyBridge Michigan – the world’s longest timber-tower suspension bridge.
Arts, History & Culture
The art and culture in the Petoskey Area are nothing short of amazing and education through the history of the region is a great way to learn. From theater and concert venues like Great Lakes Center for the Arts, Crooked Tree Arts Center, and John M. Hall Auditorium in Bay View – there is a tall list of events throughout the summer to enjoy. Museums and exhibits showcase the area's preserved history highlighting Ernest Hemingway, the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, and the region's early roots.
Festivals & Events
The Petoskey Area is home to hundreds of events throughout the year! Some visitor favorites include the Boyne City Morel Mushroom Festival, Memorial Day Sidewalk Sales, Bay Harbor In-Water Boat Show, Downtown Petoskey Art in the Park, Boyne Thunder Powerboat Poker Run, Balloons Over Bay Harbor, and more.
