Katherine's Guidebook
Food scene
There are so many quality food/ice cream/fudge spots in northern MI, I could be here all day listing them! You can easily do your own research, but I wanted to point out a handful of spots throughout northern Michigan that you might enjoy.
A MUST GO TO SPOT…homemade bread and deli sauce - not only delicious & filling, but also great prices. Perfect for a picnic by the Bay in the summer time…
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Gurney's Harbor Bottle Shop
215 E Main StA MUST GO TO SPOT…homemade bread and deli sauce - not only delicious & filling, but also great prices. Perfect for a picnic by the Bay in the summer time…
A classic which most people know about, but you can never go wrong with a Tom's Mom's cookie! :)
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Tom's Mom's Cookies
267 S Spring StA classic which most people know about, but you can never go wrong with a Tom's Mom's cookie! :)
Looking for a cozy throwback spot?This a classic diner where you can always get a great piece of pizza. Definitely worth visiting!
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Turkey's
250 E Main StLooking for a cozy throwback spot?This a classic diner where you can always get a great piece of pizza. Definitely worth visiting!
Located in Harbor Springs…If you are looking for some of the best steak, chicken wings, or a good black bean burger, this is a great pick! We’ve never gotten anything at Vernales we don’t love. The entire group can can dine by the fire/bar area and enjoy some chicken wings, or you can dine in the other part of the restaurant and enjoy a steak or specialty meal.
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Vernales Restaurant
3018 M-119Located in Harbor Springs…If you are looking for some of the best steak, chicken wings, or a good black bean burger, this is a great pick! We’ve never gotten anything at Vernales we don’t love. The entire group can can dine by the fire/bar area and enjoy some chicken wings, or you can dine in the other part of the restaurant and enjoy a steak or specialty meal.
Just reopened - a northern MI feel with AMAZING monte cristo sandwiches and large portions!
Brutus Camp Deli
Just reopened - a northern MI feel with AMAZING monte cristo sandwiches and large portions!
The Paper Station is one of our favorite spots in Harbor Springs! They serve a variety of unique meal options for meat lovers and vegetarians, it’s hard to say what’s our favorite. You can take a look at their menu online, and make sure to book ahead if you can. Something that’s not always on the menu, but that you can usually ask for, is their homemade flavorful black bean burger!
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The Paper Station Bistro
145 E Main StThe Paper Station is one of our favorite spots in Harbor Springs! They serve a variety of unique meal options for meat lovers and vegetarians, it’s hard to say what’s our favorite. You can take a look at their menu online, and make sure to book ahead if you can. Something that’s not always on the menu, but that you can usually ask for, is their homemade flavorful black bean burger!
The Pier is a quintessential part of Harbor Springs, and it is the closest public restaurant to Little Traverse Bay. - great outdoor seating!
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Stafford's Pier Restaurant
102 E Bay StThe Pier is a quintessential part of Harbor Springs, and it is the closest public restaurant to Little Traverse Bay. - great outdoor seating!
The place where Hemingway used to write - if you enjoy good food and history, this is a great spot in Petoskey! When you walk into City Park Grill you'll see the beautiful hand carved wood bar where Hemingway used to write, and even his old cigar burn on the wood. They often have live music, and also give tours in the cellar area on various days that show some of the gangster history in northern MI.
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City Park Grill
432 E Lake StThe place where Hemingway used to write - if you enjoy good food and history, this is a great spot in Petoskey! When you walk into City Park Grill you'll see the beautiful hand carved wood bar where Hemingway used to write, and even his old cigar burn on the wood. They often have live music, and also give tours in the cellar area on various days that show some of the gangster history in northern MI.
The Sunday brunch here is a great choice!! There’s always a pianist playing here as you enjoy the views of Little Traverse Bay. Staffords Bay View restaurant and The Terrace Inn are other great historic restaurants to check out as well.
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Stafford's Perry Hotel
100 Lewis StThe Sunday brunch here is a great choice!! There’s always a pianist playing here as you enjoy the views of Little Traverse Bay. Staffords Bay View restaurant and The Terrace Inn are other great historic restaurants to check out as well.
A unique menu with gluten free, vegan/vegetarian friendly options. I used to work at this restaurant, and although I haven’t been back in a while - I can honestly speak to the caliber of food and service provided here. Not to forget the gorgeous sunset views right on the bay. This is a great spot for any celebration or special event.
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Palette Bistro
321 Bay StA unique menu with gluten free, vegan/vegetarian friendly options. I used to work at this restaurant, and although I haven’t been back in a while - I can honestly speak to the caliber of food and service provided here. Not to forget the gorgeous sunset views right on the bay. This is a great spot for any celebration or special event.
Such a fun spot if you're exploring Petoskey for the day and can't decide what you want to eat! There are a variety of quality food trucks. Everything from Mexican to mediterranean - pizza, grinders, vegetarian, ice cream etc.
Note - The Cheese & Co. surprisingly has some great gluten free and vegetarian options.
The Back Lot occasionally has music during the summer as well.
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The Back Lot Beer Garden
425 Michigan StSuch a fun spot if you're exploring Petoskey for the day and can't decide what you want to eat! There are a variety of quality food trucks. Everything from Mexican to mediterranean - pizza, grinders, vegetarian, ice cream etc.
Note - The Cheese & Co. surprisingly has some great gluten free and vegetarian options.
The Back Lot occasionally has music during the summer as well.
A beautiful local spot with live music through the summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays! You can call and double check about events and music before you go.
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Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery
3720 Atkins RdA beautiful local spot with live music through the summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays! You can call and double check about events and music before you go.
1 of my favorites! In season, organic, delicious food options. Most visitors might not know that in the back of the Grain Train are some unique and delicious hot food (and cold food) options! From burritos to homeade soup options.
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Grain Train Natural Foods Market
220 E Mitchell St1 of my favorites! In season, organic, delicious food options. Most visitors might not know that in the back of the Grain Train are some unique and delicious hot food (and cold food) options! From burritos to homeade soup options.
A very unique experience in Cross Village! Wonderful food, and historic scenery. Just be prepared, this is a VERY busy restaurant - especially on the weekends!
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Legs Inn
6425 N Lake Shore DrA very unique experience in Cross Village! Wonderful food, and historic scenery. Just be prepared, this is a VERY busy restaurant - especially on the weekends!
If you're in Boyne City, this is a quality Mexican restaurant. We've always had a great experience here, and they have a variety of interesting and filling items on the menu.
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Red Mesa Grill
117 Water StIf you're in Boyne City, this is a quality Mexican restaurant. We've always had a great experience here, and they have a variety of interesting and filling items on the menu.
If you are a chocolate or candy lover, you might want to visit Kilwin's main location/Chocolate Kitchen factory. You can call them or look online for their guided tour hours!
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I-Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen
1050 Bay View RdIf you are a chocolate or candy lover, you might want to visit Kilwin's main location/Chocolate Kitchen factory. You can call them or look online for their guided tour hours!
Located in Charlevoix, MI with the most delicious food and pastries! Bringing history, classic and eclectic dishes to the table.
My Grandmothers Table
115 Bridge StreetLocated in Charlevoix, MI with the most delicious food and pastries! Bringing history, classic and eclectic dishes to the table.
Close to the home & quality food! (same owners as The Paper Station)
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State Road Provisions
2983 S State StClose to the home & quality food! (same owners as The Paper Station)
An incredible bakery with equally incredible breakfasts - great for a special occasion!
Small Batch At The Cupola
An incredible bakery with equally incredible breakfasts - great for a special occasion!
Trails
A MUST GO TO SPOT! Often missed by tourists, this is a relaxing and quaint walking trail for locals right near downtown Petoskey. You can walk along the trail near the rapids - not just on the sidewalk! Once you come to the 2nd bridge, you can walk past to get to the mini waterfall. The entire trail loops around. Bear River was the original name of the city of Petoskey, and it’s one of our favorite spots to hike/walk! The entire river is about 15 miles long, but this is just a small portion of it.
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Bear River Valley Recreation Area
302 Ione StA MUST GO TO SPOT! Often missed by tourists, this is a relaxing and quaint walking trail for locals right near downtown Petoskey. You can walk along the trail near the rapids - not just on the sidewalk! Once you come to the 2nd bridge, you can walk past to get to the mini waterfall. The entire trail loops around. Bear River was the original name of the city of Petoskey, and it’s one of our favorite spots to hike/walk! The entire river is about 15 miles long, but this is just a small portion of it.
A great walk for all ages, with a pond area, and a beautiful beach that takes you out to lake Mi! These trails have a fairytale feeling to them, and there are some interactive activities for kids inside the main lodge.
Tip - Bring a sweatshirt or jacket on a windy day because it's always a little cooler by lake MI.
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Thorne Swift Nature Preserve
6696 Lower Shore DrA great walk for all ages, with a pond area, and a beautiful beach that takes you out to lake Mi! These trails have a fairytale feeling to them, and there are some interactive activities for kids inside the main lodge.
Tip - Bring a sweatshirt or jacket on a windy day because it's always a little cooler by lake MI.
This area used to be a golf course, which they recently converted into a nature preserve. There are some gorgeous views here - especially in the fall! You can also get a good workout in walking up some of the larger hills.
Offield Family Viewlands
1055 Hideaway Valley DriveThis area used to be a golf course, which they recently converted into a nature preserve. There are some gorgeous views here - especially in the fall! You can also get a good workout in walking up some of the larger hills.
Right off of Quick Rd., this is one of my favorite spots to hike and a beautiful trail spot to see autumn color! There are shorter and longer trail options.
Offield Family Nature Preserve Trail
Offield Family Nature Preserve TrailRight off of Quick Rd., this is one of my favorite spots to hike and a beautiful trail spot to see autumn color! There are shorter and longer trail options.
Incredible trails ALL year round! A fun overlook you can hike that has a view of the lake. Bring snowshoes or cross country skies in the winter, and a bathing suit in the summer 🙂
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I-Petoskey State Park
2475 M-119Incredible trails ALL year round! A fun overlook you can hike that has a view of the lake. Bring snowshoes or cross country skies in the winter, and a bathing suit in the summer 🙂
This is a ski resort - but it’s gorgeous in the summer and fall as well. This is the highest peak in Harbor Springs, and is less touristy than Boyne Highlands. You can simply drive up and park in the parking lot for some gorgeous views and a good workout!
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Nubs Nob Ski Resort
500 Nubs Nob RdThis is a ski resort - but it’s gorgeous in the summer and fall as well. This is the highest peak in Harbor Springs, and is less touristy than Boyne Highlands. You can simply drive up and park in the parking lot for some gorgeous views and a good workout!
A fun family recreation area in Charlevoix, MI! The winter candlelight trail takes you out to Lake Michigan, and is such a beautiful and unique experience - highly recommend!
Mt. McSauba Recreation Area
A fun family recreation area in Charlevoix, MI! The winter candlelight trail takes you out to Lake Michigan, and is such a beautiful and unique experience - highly recommend!
This little connection of nature preserves in the Harbor Springs Glenn Drive neighborhood often looks like a fairytale! Only about 8-10 minute drive from the Nature Preserve. There’s a little pond, mature trees, moss, and you can walk as much or as little as you’d like. A less traveled area that is definitely an overlooked spot in Harbor Springs!
Raunecker Walking Trail
Raunecker Walking TrailThis little connection of nature preserves in the Harbor Springs Glenn Drive neighborhood often looks like a fairytale! Only about 8-10 minute drive from the Nature Preserve. There’s a little pond, mature trees, moss, and you can walk as much or as little as you’d like. A less traveled area that is definitely an overlooked spot in Harbor Springs!
The views and trails here are fantastic! A relaxed environment with so much to explore! You can read more about the park online.
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IWilderness State Park
903 Wilderness Park DrThe views and trails here are fantastic! A relaxed environment with so much to explore! You can read more about the park online.
One of the coolest not as well known nature preserves in my opinion! It’s a shorter walk, but you will see some incredible things on this little island!
Oden Island Nature Preserve Trail
Oden Island Nature Preserve TrailOne of the coolest not as well known nature preserves in my opinion! It’s a shorter walk, but you will see some incredible things on this little island!
Family/Group Local Fun
Nubs Nob Ski Resort
500 Nubs Nob RdThere are often many options for group activities listed on their website - from winter sports and New Years night events to live music and zip lining.
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Boyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland RdThere are often many options for group activities listed on their website - from winter sports and New Years night events to live music and zip lining.
This is one of the most unique movie theaters you will EVER go to! You can purchase tickets online or at the theater, but the smaller theaters have limited tickets.
Just for fun, you can also go in to use their opulent restrooms and take a look around the theater if you don’t have time to see a movie.
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Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre
275 E Main StThis is one of the most unique movie theaters you will EVER go to! You can purchase tickets online or at the theater, but the smaller theaters have limited tickets.
Just for fun, you can also go in to use their opulent restrooms and take a look around the theater if you don’t have time to see a movie.
Surrounded by mature trees, the Petoskey Winter Sports Park is one of the most beautiful public places to ice skate and sled in Michigan!
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Petoskey Winter Sports Park
1100 Winter Park LnSurrounded by mature trees, the Petoskey Winter Sports Park is one of the most beautiful public places to ice skate and sled in Michigan!
Bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and live music on the weekends are great for the chilly winter months!
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Northern Lights Recreation
8865 M-119Bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and live music on the weekends are great for the chilly winter months!
There’s always a variety of things to do at Pond Hill Farm! A LARGE human slingshot thrower for both adults and kids, trails, wine and food, hay rides, a unique playground for kids, and activities for people of ALL ages.
Look on Facebook or on their website for upcoming events!
Note - this is a fun place to stop on your way to Cross Village!
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Pond Hill Farm
5699 S Lake Shore DrThere’s always a variety of things to do at Pond Hill Farm! A LARGE human slingshot thrower for both adults and kids, trails, wine and food, hay rides, a unique playground for kids, and activities for people of ALL ages.
Look on Facebook or on their website for upcoming events!
Note - this is a fun place to stop on your way to Cross Village!
A perfect way to start your Wednesday or Saturday morning! There are always fantastic vendors and live music at the farmers market throughout the summer and fall season! I've been to MANY farmers markets, and this is by far one of the best!
Tip - although many vendors accept credit cards, make sure to bring plenty of cash!
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Harbor Springs Farmers Market
349 E Main StA perfect way to start your Wednesday or Saturday morning! There are always fantastic vendors and live music at the farmers market throughout the summer and fall season! I've been to MANY farmers markets, and this is by far one of the best!
Tip - although many vendors accept credit cards, make sure to bring plenty of cash!
The Black Barn Farm is a fun stop if you're going out towards Cross Village. They often put on fun events throughout the different seasons. Check their website or FB page.
Black Barn Farm
6241 N State RdThe Black Barn Farm is a fun stop if you're going out towards Cross Village. They often put on fun events throughout the different seasons. Check their website or FB page.
Rocking Horse Toy Co
154 E Main StA unique and fun toy shop for kids or all ages!
Between the Covers
106 E Main StA quaint local bookstore. :)
McLean and Eakin
307 E Lake StA good selections of books and journals with some used books
Know Way Out
1691 US-131Escape Room experience
Sightseeing
A beautiful overlook of the city of Harbor Springs! You can walk along the sidewalk / road, and also walk downtown on the newly updated boardwalk.
Bluff Boardwalk, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, i-United States
A beautiful overlook of the city of Harbor Springs! You can walk along the sidewalk / road, and also walk downtown on the newly updated boardwalk.
There’s always a variety of things to do at Pond Hill Farm! A LARGE human slingshot thrower, trails, wine and food, hay rides, a unique playground for kids, and activities for people of ALL ages. Look on Facebook or on their website for upcoming events!
Note - this is a good place to stop on your way to Cross Village! However, it can get pretty packed in the fall with the color tour and activities!
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Pond Hill Farm
5699 S Lake Shore DrThere’s always a variety of things to do at Pond Hill Farm! A LARGE human slingshot thrower, trails, wine and food, hay rides, a unique playground for kids, and activities for people of ALL ages. Look on Facebook or on their website for upcoming events!
Note - this is a good place to stop on your way to Cross Village! However, it can get pretty packed in the fall with the color tour and activities!
Go down middle road to m-119 and enjoy the views. We recommend taking state road on your way back if you want to make the long ride shorter and avoid extra traffic. Stop along the beaches at Goodhart (Township park with white church), go to Leggs Inn - there are sometimes even concerts in the park in Cross Village in the evenings!
Autumn color tip - If you want to see more vibrant colors, there’s surprisingly more inland!
Harbor Springs to Wolverine has some beautiful views. And out in the country area of Petoskey has some breath taking views as well!
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Tunnel of Trees
Michigan 119Go down middle road to m-119 and enjoy the views. We recommend taking state road on your way back if you want to make the long ride shorter and avoid extra traffic. Stop along the beaches at Goodhart (Township park with white church), go to Leggs Inn - there are sometimes even concerts in the park in Cross Village in the evenings!
Autumn color tip - If you want to see more vibrant colors, there’s surprisingly more inland!
Harbor Springs to Wolverine has some beautiful views. And out in the country area of Petoskey has some breath taking views as well!
A beautiful and popular spot ALL year round! You can usually find Petoskey stones to the left of the breakwall. Bear River recreation / trails are nearby as well!
Petoskey Harbor Breakwater
A beautiful and popular spot ALL year round! You can usually find Petoskey stones to the left of the breakwall. Bear River recreation / trails are nearby as well!
The Boyne Highlands Chairlift rides are a must do if you’re visiting late September / early-mid October!!
Look online at their chairlift schedule, it’s well worth the wait and is such a unique experience!
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Boyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland RdThe Boyne Highlands Chairlift rides are a must do if you’re visiting late September / early-mid October!!
Look online at their chairlift schedule, it’s well worth the wait and is such a unique experience!
If you like history, architecture, or want a beautiful walk by the water - this is the place to visit right by the water in Harbor Springs! A popular spot to walk, run, or bike, and with great sunset views. You’ll see historic Victorian homes, a view of “the point” and various boats. A nice place to start is at Zoll Street Park. If you have time, walk past the drinking fountain and the main Wequetonsing dock, and go to the end of the road to see some of our favorite homes!
Wequetonsing
If you like history, architecture, or want a beautiful walk by the water - this is the place to visit right by the water in Harbor Springs! A popular spot to walk, run, or bike, and with great sunset views. You’ll see historic Victorian homes, a view of “the point” and various boats. A nice place to start is at Zoll Street Park. If you have time, walk past the drinking fountain and the main Wequetonsing dock, and go to the end of the road to see some of our favorite homes!
All things lavender - this is a fantastic spot even in the off season! In the fall, sunflowers are blooming and all of the lavender products are still for sale. There is also live music and events throughout the summer and fall - check their website for more details. Definitely a unique and relaxing place to visit!
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Lavender Hill Farm
7354 Horton Bay Rd NAll things lavender - this is a fantastic spot even in the off season! In the fall, sunflowers are blooming and all of the lavender products are still for sale. There is also live music and events throughout the summer and fall - check their website for more details. Definitely a unique and relaxing place to visit!
This is an incredible spot! Go in the middle of a night for a meteor shower or just to look at the stars. There’s sometimes live music at night, there are trails nearby, and an observatory. You can look online for the observatory hours.
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Headlands International Dark Sky Park
15675 Headlands RdThis is an incredible spot! Go in the middle of a night for a meteor shower or just to look at the stars. There’s sometimes live music at night, there are trails nearby, and an observatory. You can look online for the observatory hours.
A BEAUTIFUL spot in Petoskey to get whatever is in season! There are many great organic farms in the area as well.
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Bill's Farm Market
4450 E Mitchell RdA BEAUTIFUL spot in Petoskey to get whatever is in season! There are many great organic farms in the area as well.
Live Music
Live music in northern MI!
Definitely worth checking out! Their schedule is online.
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State Road Provisions
2983 S State StDefinitely worth checking out! Their schedule is online.
Located in Bay Harbor, there are a variety of well known acts throughout the year.
https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events
Great Lakes Center for the Arts
800 Bay Harbor DrLocated in Bay Harbor, there are a variety of well known acts throughout the year.
https://www.greatlakescfa.org/events
A unique association with historic victorian houses and buildings. They also hold some incredible
music concerts throughout the summer. You can find more information online!
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Bay View
A unique association with historic victorian houses and buildings. They also hold some incredible
music concerts throughout the summer. You can find more information online!
There is live music (Stroll The Streets) on Friday nights in Boyne City throughout the summer!
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Boyne City
There is live music (Stroll The Streets) on Friday nights in Boyne City throughout the summer!
Street Musique - Every Thursday in the summer, there’s different bands throughout downtown Harbor Springs!
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Harbor Springs
Street Musique - Every Thursday in the summer, there’s different bands throughout downtown Harbor Springs!
In the summer, there’s live music here every Wednesday and Friday at noon. A great lunch/picnic spot!
Pennsylvania Park
411 E Lake StIn the summer, there’s live music here every Wednesday and Friday at noon. A great lunch/picnic spot!
There's always great live music from 9:30am - 12:30pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the farmers markets downtown! (through the beginning of October).
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Harbor Springs Farmers Market
349 E Main StThere's always great live music from 9:30am - 12:30pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the farmers markets downtown! (through the beginning of October).
There’s usually live music here every weekend in the bar/restaurant area. You can find more information on their website!
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Northern Lights Recreation
8865 M-119There’s usually live music here every weekend in the bar/restaurant area. You can find more information on their website!
Beaches
Local Beach Areas
The main downtown beach, this is a great beach for kids, families, and people of all ages! Only a 7-8 minute drive from the Nature Retreat.
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Zorn Park Beach
The main downtown beach, this is a great beach for kids, families, and people of all ages! Only a 7-8 minute drive from the Nature Retreat.
If you want a more secluded beach experience, don’t want to drive far, and don’t mind climbing a few rocks - then this is the place! One of Harbor Springs’ best “hidden” secrets! You drive past the Harbor Club and Harbor pointe association, go down Glenn Dr., then you’ll come to this little beach haven.
Note - the best swimming here is on calm days.
Glenn Drive
Glenn DriveIf you want a more secluded beach experience, don’t want to drive far, and don’t mind climbing a few rocks - then this is the place! One of Harbor Springs’ best “hidden” secrets! You drive past the Harbor Club and Harbor pointe association, go down Glenn Dr., then you’ll come to this little beach haven.
Note - the best swimming here is on calm days.
A fun swimming spot near downtown Harbor Springs - often called the "dog" beach because it's a pet friendly beach!
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Zoll Street Beach
125-101 Zoll StA fun swimming spot near downtown Harbor Springs - often called the "dog" beach because it's a pet friendly beach!
Great sunset views, dunes, rock hunting, and many fun hiking spots! Nice and close to Harbor Springs, and great for all ages.
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I-Petoskey State Park
2475 M-119Great sunset views, dunes, rock hunting, and many fun hiking spots! Nice and close to Harbor Springs, and great for all ages.
Sturgeon Bay
A more secluded, sandy, and less busy beach, great for all ages!
The water is a warmer at Burt Lake compared to most spots! Kayak rentals and paddle boards available.
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Burt Lake
The water is a warmer at Burt Lake compared to most spots! Kayak rentals and paddle boards available.
Warmer water and smaller beach - but beautiful for boating, kayaking, or paddle boarding! Rentals are provided right on the lake.
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Walloon Lake
Warmer water and smaller beach - but beautiful for boating, kayaking, or paddle boarding! Rentals are provided right on the lake.
In Charlevoix...a beautiful spot to visit if you haven’t been here yet! There’s an old fashioned draw bridge that allows you to see boats come in and out - and even boat tours. The beach is great for all ages and has a play structure for kids. The mushroom houses are right nearby, along with some fun trails that lead to other less traveled beaches. Highly recommend taking a day trip to Charlevoix!
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Michigan Beach Park
95 N Grant StIn Charlevoix...a beautiful spot to visit if you haven’t been here yet! There’s an old fashioned draw bridge that allows you to see boats come in and out - and even boat tours. The beach is great for all ages and has a play structure for kids. The mushroom houses are right nearby, along with some fun trails that lead to other less traveled beaches. Highly recommend taking a day trip to Charlevoix!
Summer Rentals
You can rent bikes and kayaks from The Outfitters, but make sure to call or book ahead of time!
The Outfitter of Harbor Springs
153 E Main StTommy's Walloon
4075 M-75One of my top places to paddle board or kayak is on Walloon lake!
If you’re looking for more of a river experience that’s not too far of a drive, this is a good option!
Bear River Canoe Livery
2517 McDougal RdIf you’re looking for more of a river experience that’s not too far of a drive, this is a good option!
The Les Cheneaux islands are often an overlooked and beautiful spot of paradise in Michigan!! A little bit of a drive, but well worth it
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Woods & Waters
20 S Pickford AveThe Les Cheneaux islands are often an overlooked and beautiful spot of paradise in Michigan!! A little bit of a drive, but well worth it