Marybeth’s Guidebook
Food scene
Petoskey Brewery is less than 5 minutes away on M-119 and is great if you are looking for craft beer, sandwiches, burgers, salads, etc. for a great price. In the winter time, you can even eat inside of a heated igloo on the back porch.
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Petoskey Brewing
1844 Harbor-Petoskey RdPetoskey Brewery is less than 5 minutes away on M-119 and is great if you are looking for craft beer, sandwiches, burgers, salads, etc. for a great price. In the winter time, you can even eat inside of a heated igloo on the back porch.
Vernales is right at the end of our street and has several dining rooms ranging from casual-bar atmosphere to fancier dining.
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Vernales Restaurant
3018 M-119Vernales is right at the end of our street and has several dining rooms ranging from casual-bar atmosphere to fancier dining.
Paper Station is a smaller restaurant in downtown Harbor Springs with both casual and gourmet well-priced food options.
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The Paper Station Bistro
145 E Main StPaper Station is a smaller restaurant in downtown Harbor Springs with both casual and gourmet well-priced food options.
Pierson's Grille is an upbeat, casual "skiers" spot that is great for large groups. Very well priced for sandwiches, pizzas, and burgers.
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Pierson's Grille & Spirits
130 State StPierson's Grille is an upbeat, casual "skiers" spot that is great for large groups. Very well priced for sandwiches, pizzas, and burgers.
For more formal dining, we recommend the New York in downtown Harbor Springs.
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The New York Restaurant
101 State StFor more formal dining, we recommend the New York in downtown Harbor Springs.
For more formal dining, we recommend the Palette Bistro in downtown Petoskey.
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Palette Bistro
321 Bay StFor more formal dining, we recommend the Palette Bistro in downtown Petoskey.
Located right on Lake Michigan, you can't beat the views!
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Stafford's Pier Restaurant
102 E Bay StLocated right on Lake Michigan, you can't beat the views!
One stop fun for everyone! Pond Hill Farm has been located in Harbor Springs for more than 20 years. It is a Market, Winery, Brewery, Cafe, Playground, Squash Rocket, Hayrides in the Fall, Sledding in the Winter, and much more. The cafe offers wonderful, seasonal farm to table lunches in a beautiful location.
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Pond Hill Farm
5699 S Lake Shore DrOne stop fun for everyone! Pond Hill Farm has been located in Harbor Springs for more than 20 years. It is a Market, Winery, Brewery, Cafe, Playground, Squash Rocket, Hayrides in the Fall, Sledding in the Winter, and much more. The cafe offers wonderful, seasonal farm to table lunches in a beautiful location.
City Park Grill, one of Petoskey’s oldest buildings, was originally constructed in 1875. From the 1910s – 1920s, Ernest Hemingway made northern Michigan his summer home and the City Park Grill was one of his famous go-to spots. They are known for their incredible biscuits, served hot out of the oven with every meal!
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City Park Grill
432 E Lake StCity Park Grill, one of Petoskey’s oldest buildings, was originally constructed in 1875. From the 1910s – 1920s, Ernest Hemingway made northern Michigan his summer home and the City Park Grill was one of his famous go-to spots. They are known for their incredible biscuits, served hot out of the oven with every meal!
Great for Gelato on a hot Summer day! American Spoon has been preserving fruit in their Petoskey kitchen since 1982 and is known for their artisanal jams.
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American Spoon Foods
411 E Lake StGreat for Gelato on a hot Summer day! American Spoon has been preserving fruit in their Petoskey kitchen since 1982 and is known for their artisanal jams.
Great for a quick bite and some coffee! This local favorite has been in Petoskey for 25 years.
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Roast & Toast
309 E Lake StGreat for a quick bite and some coffee! This local favorite has been in Petoskey for 25 years.
Tom's Mom's award-winning cookies have been made with the same recipe, in the same place in northern Michigan, since 1985.
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Tom's Mom's Cookies
267 S Spring StTom's Mom's award-winning cookies have been made with the same recipe, in the same place in northern Michigan, since 1985.
One stop shop for ice cream, fudge, chocolate, and more! Enjoy sampling some of their many sweet treats or take a chocolate factory tour to take you behind the scenes. Tours are free and typically run every half hour.
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I-Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen
1050 Bay View RdOne stop shop for ice cream, fudge, chocolate, and more! Enjoy sampling some of their many sweet treats or take a chocolate factory tour to take you behind the scenes. Tours are free and typically run every half hour.
chandler’s - a restaurant opened in december 1999 behind the iconic symons general store building. embodying a chic european feel, chandler’s has three dining areas for guests to enjoy- the main dining room includes our bar, the patio which is available in warmer months, and symons wine cellar. three unique areas, one intimate feel. Reservations can be made on Open Table!
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Chandler's A Restaurant
215 1/2 Howard Stchandler’s - a restaurant opened in december 1999 behind the iconic symons general store building. embodying a chic european feel, chandler’s has three dining areas for guests to enjoy- the main dining room includes our bar, the patio which is available in warmer months, and symons wine cellar. three unique areas, one intimate feel. Reservations can be made on Open Table!
A new restaurant right downtown Petoskey with beautiful views of the sunset over Lake Michigan. American cuisine, with a twist. Reservations available on Open Table!
The Beacon Bistro
319 Bay StreetA new restaurant right downtown Petoskey with beautiful views of the sunset over Lake Michigan. American cuisine, with a twist. Reservations available on Open Table!
Brewing onsite since 2012, Beards offers 24 taps and pub favorites like pizzas, sandwiches, and wings, and a kids menu.
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Beards Brewery
215 E Lake StBrewing onsite since 2012, Beards offers 24 taps and pub favorites like pizzas, sandwiches, and wings, and a kids menu.
A modern american eatery featuring creative ecclectic cuisine and great sushi. Asian, French,& Latin fusion are accompanied by over 50 wines by the glass, craft cocktails, beers, ciders & mead. Reservations available on Open Table!
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Pour
422 E Mitchell StA modern american eatery featuring creative ecclectic cuisine and great sushi. Asian, French,& Latin fusion are accompanied by over 50 wines by the glass, craft cocktails, beers, ciders & mead. Reservations available on Open Table!
The Back Lot, in Downtown Petoskey, features an outdoor Beer Garden and several food trucks, each offering their own street food, picnic-style menus!
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The Back Lot Beer Garden
425 Michigan StThe Back Lot, in Downtown Petoskey, features an outdoor Beer Garden and several food trucks, each offering their own street food, picnic-style menus!
Activities
Nubs Nob is a local favorite for skiing - the skiing and the scenery are great! We have been going to Nubs for years and love it. To check out the slopes before you go, be sure to check out the live web cam on their website.
Note: Rental ski equipment is offered on sight!
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Nubs Nob Ski Resort
500 Nubs Nob RdNubs Nob is a local favorite for skiing - the skiing and the scenery are great! We have been going to Nubs for years and love it. To check out the slopes before you go, be sure to check out the live web cam on their website.
Note: Rental ski equipment is offered on sight!
Another option for great skiing that is also only 10 minutes away. Rental ski equipment offered on sight!
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Boyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland RdAnother option for great skiing that is also only 10 minutes away. Rental ski equipment offered on sight!
In the summer months, take a five minute bike ride from the house to the beautiful Little Traverse Wheel-Way paved bike path. This bike path rungs 26 miles from Harbor Springs to Charlevoix along the Bay or choose the North West paved bike trial which will take to Mackinaw (32 miles).
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Little Traverse Wheelway
Little Traverse WheelwayIn the summer months, take a five minute bike ride from the house to the beautiful Little Traverse Wheel-Way paved bike path. This bike path rungs 26 miles from Harbor Springs to Charlevoix along the Bay or choose the North West paved bike trial which will take to Mackinaw (32 miles).
Two Ice Rinks, Sledding Area, Warming House/Concession, Skate Sharpening. Free Admission and $7.00 Skate Rental Fee.
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Petoskey Winter Sports Park
1100 Winter Park LnTwo Ice Rinks, Sledding Area, Warming House/Concession, Skate Sharpening. Free Admission and $7.00 Skate Rental Fee.
This winery sits on 30 acres of beautiful rolling hills which is planted with 15 acres of grapes. In its ten years of operation at its Petoskey location, Mackinaw Trail continues to be one of the most awarded and recognized wineries in the State of Michigan. Along with the mission of growing their business, the Stabile family also makes a huge priority of giving back to the community. Mackinaw Trail continues every day to help nonprofit organizations and help support local agriculture within the state. With four tasting rooms in the state of Michigan, a large production facility, and the growing support from their loyal customers, Mackinaw Trail Winery is the “North Star” of the Michigan wine industry.
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Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery - Petoskey
3423 US-131This winery sits on 30 acres of beautiful rolling hills which is planted with 15 acres of grapes. In its ten years of operation at its Petoskey location, Mackinaw Trail continues to be one of the most awarded and recognized wineries in the State of Michigan. Along with the mission of growing their business, the Stabile family also makes a huge priority of giving back to the community. Mackinaw Trail continues every day to help nonprofit organizations and help support local agriculture within the state. With four tasting rooms in the state of Michigan, a large production facility, and the growing support from their loyal customers, Mackinaw Trail Winery is the “North Star” of the Michigan wine industry.
This cozy two-story bookstore located in downtown Petoskey has a huge selection of books, games, and old school records, with an extremely friendly and knowledgable staff!
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McLean and Eakin
307 E Lake StThis cozy two-story bookstore located in downtown Petoskey has a huge selection of books, games, and old school records, with an extremely friendly and knowledgable staff!
The Chestnut Valley Golf Course & Restaurant is a semi-private facility that opened for play in 1994. The course was designed by local PGA professional Larry Mancour and is located in Harbor Springs, Michigan.
Chestnut Valley gets its name from the American Chestnut Tree, which is very rare. The golf course is fortunate to have one of the few remaining American Chestnut Trees in the nation, located between the 10th and 11th holes. Everyone’s best guess is that this one is around 125 years old. The course sits within a beautiful log home community in Michigan’s northern hardwood forest.
Chestnut Valley Golf Course
1875 Club House DrThe Chestnut Valley Golf Course & Restaurant is a semi-private facility that opened for play in 1994. The course was designed by local PGA professional Larry Mancour and is located in Harbor Springs, Michigan.
Chestnut Valley gets its name from the American Chestnut Tree, which is very rare. The golf course is fortunate to have one of the few remaining American Chestnut Trees in the nation, located between the 10th and 11th holes. Everyone’s best guess is that this one is around 125 years old. The course sits within a beautiful log home community in Michigan’s northern hardwood forest.
Just 5-minutes away, The Heather Golf Course has been named the 2018 Golf Course of the Year by the Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA) and the 2019 National Golf Course of the Year by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)!
The Heather Golf Course
1343 Heather DrJust 5-minutes away, The Heather Golf Course has been named the 2018 Golf Course of the Year by the Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA) and the 2019 National Golf Course of the Year by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)!
Bay Harbor Golf Club
5800 Coastal Ridge DrNo. 13 on 'Top 50 Most Beautiful Courses in the World' by GolfAdvisor.
This beautiful public golf course is perched on bluffs high above Little Traverse Bay. The fairways of the first nine holes are lined by old-growth trees - creating stunning sightlines from one hole to the next.
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Crooked Tree Golf Club
600 Crooked Tree DrThis beautiful public golf course is perched on bluffs high above Little Traverse Bay. The fairways of the first nine holes are lined by old-growth trees - creating stunning sightlines from one hole to the next.
Family run sugarbush and America's First and Only Maple Winery!
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Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery
4454 Atkins RdFamily run sugarbush and America's First and Only Maple Winery!
Lavender Hill Farm offers visitors the magical experience of being surrounded by the regal beauty and scents of purple and green waves of lavender.
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Lavender Hill Farm
7354 Horton Bay Rd NLavender Hill Farm offers visitors the magical experience of being surrounded by the regal beauty and scents of purple and green waves of lavender.
Sightseeing
This drive has been ranked among the most scenic roads in the nation. Check out this link for more information on the drive itself as well as places to eat and stop along the way: https://mynorth.com/2017/05/m119-tunnel-of-trees/
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Tunnel of Trees
Michigan 119This drive has been ranked among the most scenic roads in the nation. Check out this link for more information on the drive itself as well as places to eat and stop along the way: https://mynorth.com/2017/05/m119-tunnel-of-trees/
Located less than a mile down the road, Petoskey State Park is right on Lake Michigan with a sandy beach that stretches for miles. On the Fourth of July, it is a spectacular spot to watch the Fireworks from both Harbor Springs and Petoskey Fireworks right over Lake Michigan!
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I-Petoskey State Park
2475 M-119Located less than a mile down the road, Petoskey State Park is right on Lake Michigan with a sandy beach that stretches for miles. On the Fourth of July, it is a spectacular spot to watch the Fireworks from both Harbor Springs and Petoskey Fireworks right over Lake Michigan!
Gorgeous views and is just a short 30-minute drive from the house!
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Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac BridgeGorgeous views and is just a short 30-minute drive from the house!
Perfect for watching the sunset over Lake Michigan! There is a nice playground, picnic areas and a pier you can walk out to the lighthouse on. Parking is available and you can access the park via a pedestrian underpass to and from downtown.
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Bayfront Park
101 E Lake StPerfect for watching the sunset over Lake Michigan! There is a nice playground, picnic areas and a pier you can walk out to the lighthouse on. Parking is available and you can access the park via a pedestrian underpass to and from downtown.
Petoskey's Historic Gaslight District. Downtown Petoskey, Michigan is one of the most treasured downtowns in the United States. Nestled on the shores of Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan, residents and tourists enjoy over 170 unique shops and fine restaurants in the famous Gaslight Shopping District.
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Petoskey Downtown Historic District
Petoskey's Historic Gaslight District. Downtown Petoskey, Michigan is one of the most treasured downtowns in the United States. Nestled on the shores of Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan, residents and tourists enjoy over 170 unique shops and fine restaurants in the famous Gaslight Shopping District.
Excellent beach area as well as sandy and grassy areas. Also has picnic tables.
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Zoll Street Beach
125-101 Zoll StExcellent beach area as well as sandy and grassy areas. Also has picnic tables.