The northern Michigan resort towns of Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Boyne City have exactly what it takes to unwind and leave the frenzy and stress of everyday life far behind. Our charming lakeside communities greet you with a unique combination of a spectacularly beautiful natural environment, an endless variety of recreational opportunities, and dozens upon dozens of specialty shops. Mix in an unhurried pace and the grace of Victorian architecture, and you have a place that is custom-made for sharing special times and creating lifelong memories with those closest to you.  More.....

LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Village at Bay Harbor:
6 miles S. on US 31.
Upscale shops and restaurants.
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Bay View:
2 miles S. on US 31.
450 Victorian homes built in the late 1800s.
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Beaver Island:
20 Miles S. on US 31.
Take ferry (see below under Ferry Boats) from Charlevoix to this historic & pristine island.
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Boyne City:
18 Miles SE. on US 131 and M75.
Its downtown of historic landmarks, shops and restaurants lies on the eastern end of Lake Charlevoix.
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Charlevoix:
20 miles S. on US 31.
Sits between lake Charlevoix and lake Michigan.
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Harbor Springs:
8 miles NW. on M119.
Stately homes overlooking beautiful harbor.
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Mackinac Island:
30 miles N. on US 31.
Take ferry (see below under Ferry Boats) from Mackinaw City to this historic island where only bicycle and horse carriage are allowed.
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Mackinaw City:
30 miles N. on US 31.
Home of three national historic sites, unique shopping village with free nightly laser light shows at dusk and a live evening lumberjack show.
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Petoskey:
3 miles S. on US 31.
Enjoy over 170 unique shops and fine restaurants in the famous Gaslight Shopping District.
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Sault Ste Marie:
80 miles N. on I75.
Home of the Soo Locks, where 1000’ freighters, barges, tugboats and more traverse the 21-foot drop between Lake Superior and Lake Huron every day.
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PARKS AND FORTS

Colonial Michilimackinac:
30 miles N. on US 31.
Reconstructed French fort in Mackinaw City.
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Fort Mackinac:
30 miles N. on US 31 to Mackinaw City then ferry to Mackinac Island.
English fort on Mackinac Island. Museum depicts history of island.
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Historic Mill Creek:
30 miles N. on US 31 then 3.5 miles S on US 23.
Hear the rush of water powering a reconstructed sawmill as you experience a sawmill demonstration.
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Petoskey Bayfront Park:
3 miles S. on US 31.
This former industrial site was reclaimed as a linear park featuring 7800 feet of public shoreline on scenic Little Traverse Bay.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes NP:
70 miles S. on US 31 then 25 miles W. on M72.
Good Morning America has named the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore as their Most Beautiful Place in America!
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Tahquamenon Falls SP:
80 miles NW on M123.
The Upper Falls is one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi, with a drop of 50 feet and width of 200 feet.
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MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Bay View Performing Arts:
3 Miles S. on US 31.
Cultural activities, plays and concerts all summer.
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Little Traverse History Museum:
3 miles S. on US 31.
The museum is located in the picturesque former Chicago and West Michigan Railroad depot and is operated by The Little Traverse Historical Society.
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Shipwreck Museum:
90 miles NW on M123.
Items from the Edmond Fitzgerald shipwreck.
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Crooked Tree Arts Center:
3 Miles S. on US 31.
Downtown Petoskey. Presenting visual & performing art.
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FERRY SERVICES AND BOAT TOURS

Beaver Island Boat Company:
20 miles S. on US 31 to Charlevoix.
32 mile ferry ride from Charlevoix to Beaver Island.
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Sheplers Ferry Service:
30 miles N. on US 31 to Mackinaw City.
Hydroplane from Mackinaw City & St. Ignace to Mackinac Island.
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Soo Locks Boat Tour:
80 miles N. on I75 to Sault Ste Marie.
Both regular and dinner cruises offered of Soo Locks and St. Marys River.
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OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Churches in the Petoskey Area:

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Cross In The Woods:
7.5 miles N. on US 31 to Alanson then 11 miles on M68.
Worlds largest wooden crusifix in an outdoor church setting.
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Inland Waterway:
Bring your boat or rent one and enjoy the 45 mile waterway from Pickerel Lake to Cheboygan and Lake Huron.
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Mackinac Bridge:
30 miles N. on US 31 to Mackinaw City.
5 mile suspention bridge over Straights of Mackinac.
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M119 Tunnel Of Trees:
8 miles N. on M119 to Harbor Springs.
Beautiful road with vistas. 20 miles from Bay Harbor to Cross City.
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