Petoskey Area VACATION GUIDE
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PETOSKEY • HARBOR SPRINGS • ALANSON • BAY HARBOR • BOYNE CITY Petoskey Area VACATION GUIDE A MICHIGAN TREASURE REMEMBER WHEN . MAGICAL MOMENTS, LIFELONG MEMORIES. NATURAL BEAUTY, NATURALLY FRIENDLY. MORE THAN A BEACH, A MICHIGAN TREASURE. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2-3......Welcome 12-13 ....Indoor Fun 30-33....Golf 4-7......Communities 14-15 ....Area Tastes 34-37 ....Fall Color 8-9 .....Water Fun 16-17 ....Area History 38-41....Winter Fun [ 10-11 .... Outdoor Fun 18-29 .... Lodging 42-59.... Activities & Events ] TIMES TO SHARE AND CHERISH. Years after your first visit here, you will “remember when.” Maybe it will be when you found your first Petoskey Stone on a pristine beach, or a hidden gem in a boutique shop. Perhaps you’ll recall a personal best on a lakeside golf course, or catching a million-dollar sunset. But while your memories are made here, they won’t stay here. You’ll be sharing them with others for years to come. [ ] 3 Our resort towns will KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF. 6 WATERFRONT COMMUNITIES TO DISCOVER. SMALL TOWN HOSPITALITY. BIG TIME FUN. AWAKEN TO PLACES YOU’VE DREAMED OF. 4 PETOSKEY is known for its beautiful setting along Little Traverse Bay and its charming Gaslight Shopping District. The elegant Victorian architecture found in its homes and buildings serves as a reminder of its long history as a summertime destination. HARBOR SPRINGS is a place where time slows down, inviting you to enjoy everything from swimming to dining, shopping to biking. The picture-perfect downtown is great for relaxing and watching boats in the harbor. The famous Tunnel of Trees always delights. BOYNE CITY wraps around Lake Charlevoix - voted second best lake in America by the readers of USA Today. There are no strip malls here. Just a great mix of independently owned shops and restaurants where you’re likely to be personally greeted by the owner. BAY HARBOR is a luxury waterfront community which includes an upscale shopping district, the award- winning Bay Harbor Golf Club and an amazing cultural center, the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. These amenities make it a world-class vacation destination. ALANSON is nestled on the bank of the Crooked River, a major link in the Inland Waterway of northern Michigan, which is celebrated annually during Alanson’s Riverfest. Take a stroll on the boardwalk along the river, or relax at Sanctuary Island. BAY VIEW is a century-old community that takes you back to a simpler, more refined era. It touts nearly 500 Victorian cottages, buildings and inns, and has earned designation as a National Historic Landmark. The Downtown Petoskey Trolley stops here in the summer. COMMUNITIES MAP 7 The favorite color here is DEEP BLUE. THE ATMOSPHERE IS NAUTICAL, THE ATTITUDE EASYGOING. LAKE MICHIGAN, INLAND LAKES AND STREAMS AWAIT. WHATEVER WATER RECREATION YOU WANT, WE’VE GOT. 8 COME ON IN. THE WATER’S FINE. No matter which of our resort communities you visit, a crystal-blue lake or glistening stream will be nearby — and will make your stay even more unforgettable. Our lakes are perfect for swimming, jet skiing, paddle boarding or sailing; clear rivers are ideal for fishing or kayaking; and pristine beaches invite you to hunt Petoskey Stones, make sand castles, or simply catch some rays. ESCAPE the hustle and bustle. A VACATION AS FRESH AS ALL OUTDOORS. EXPLORE MOTHER NATURE’S PLAYGROUND. RECONNECT WITHOUT BEING PLUGGED IN. UNDISTURBED SCENERY AND SERENITY. Just when you think the sights can’t get any better, you come to the next turn on the trail or the next bend on the waterway. The scenery here is so impressive, you have to see it to believe it. The International Dark Sky Park is nationally renowned; the paved, 26-mile Little Traverse Wheelway offers hikers and cyclists amazing vistas; and the Little Traverse Conservancy Nature Preserves showcase the beauty of northern Michigan’s protected wilderness. 11 We make having fun AN “IN” THING. YOUR VACATION KEEPS GOING WHEN YOU GO INDOORS. A WELCOME BREAK FROM CHAIN STORES AND MALLS. ALL THAT MAKES OUR AREA SPECIAL. EXCEPT INSIDE. 12 WE’LL MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD INSIDE. When you want to trade the sun for a little AC, or for those once-in-a-while times when the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ve got you covered. There’s lots to do indoors, too. Our resort town boutiques and shops are just steps from the beach; Avalanche Bay™ is a mammoth indoor waterpark; and the spectacular Odawa Casino has a definite Vegas vibe. Perfect for those of GREAT TASTE. MORE THAN 100 RESTAURANTS, FINE DINING TO CASUAL. WINERIES AND BREWERIES THAT BRING GOOD CHEER. WHATEVER YOUR TASTE, WE’VE GOT THE PLACE. 14 HERE’S SOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT. Many who visit here think our restaurants, breweries and wineries are a highlight of their stay. Wine lovers will want to explore the Petoskey Wine Region featuring 12 wineries. Foodies will find menus full of traditional fare as well as innovative dishes. Whatever you have a taste for, don’t leave without trying the whitefish. It’s fresh from the lake and an area favorite. It’s like returning to ANOTHER ERA. VICTORIAN CHARM AND ELEGANCE ALONG THE LAKE. SHOPS THAT ONCE GRACED COBBLESTONE STREETS. MUSEUMS DISPLAY THE AREA’S FASCINATING PAST. IT’S AS IF TIME STOOD STILL. As you walk through the elegant Victorian neighborhoods full of gingerbread homes, you can almost hear the horse-drawn buggies clattering down the streets. The Bay View community alone has nearly 500 cottages, churches and inns on the National Register of Historic Places. Museums chart our history from the Odawa Indians through the lumbering and ski industries. Tribute is also paid to Ernest Hemingway, who spent his early summers here. 17 You’ll find it easy to STAY AWHILE. THERE ARE MORE THAN 2,800 ROOMS IN THE AREA. STAY IN TOWN, ON A GOLF COURSE OR A LAKEFRONT. CHOOSE A MODERN HOTEL, COUNTRY INN OR CONDO. 18 LODGING hotels, inns, condos & resorts WAKE UP IN A BETTER PLACE. When you check into a place located exactly where you want, with all the amenities you want, your vacation is already on the upswing. In the Petoskey Area, finding that special place is a snap. And whether your day starts with coffee on the balcony, a splash in the pool, or a stroll on the beach, northern Michigan hospitality is always part of the package. Historic Hotels & Inns Pets allowed 1 Colonial Inn 210 Artesian Avenue, Harbor Springs 231.526.2111 ~ harborsprings.com Summer resort open mid-May thru late October 41 rooms, including 12 suites with two-person Jacuzzi tubs and walk-in showers, all with romantic gas fireplaces. The Inn is located in Wequetonsing (one-mile walk from downtown Harbor Springs), where the Midwest’s wealthy have been summering since the 1870s. Rooms have a king and queen bed or a queen and a double bed. Most rooms have porches overlooking our spacious grounds. Continental breakfast included. Outdoor pool, indoor spa, and exercise room. 2 Stafford’s Bay View Inn 2011 Woodland Avenue (U.S. 31 North, Bay View), Petoskey 800.258.1886 ~ 231.347.2771 thebayviewinn.com ~ [email protected] 31 individually appointed guest rooms with Victorian decor, with private baths and climate control. Located in historic Bay View, one mile north of Petoskey. On the National Register of Historic Places and member of Select Registry Distinguished Inns of North America. Family owned and operated for over 57 years. Full-service fine dining and Stafford’s award-winning Sunday Brunch Buffet offered May-October. Some suites with whirlpool tubs. Open year-round. Event space for private rental. Wireless internet. 3 Stafford’s Perry Hotel 100 Lewis Street, Petoskey (Downtown) 800.737.1899 ~ 231.347.4000 theperryhotel.com ~ [email protected] 75 individually appointed guest rooms. Elegant dining room, casual pub with live entertainment and outside terrace dining, all on site. A/C in each guest room, some with private balconies. On the National Register of Historic Places. Centennial resort hotel overlooking stunning Little Traverse Bay in Petoskey’s Gaslight District. Walk to shops, waterfront parks, fitness trails and downtown events. Event space available for private rental. Wireless internet throughout. 4 The Terrace Inn & 1911 Restaurant 1549 Glendale (off U.S. 31, Bay View), Petoskey 800.530.9898 ~ 231.347.2410 theterraceinn.com ~ [email protected] The historic Terrace Inn and 1911 Restaurant offers guests a peaceful atmosphere with 38 rooms ranging from cozy and cottagey to suites with king beds and jetted tubs. All have private baths, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and full hot breakfast. The 1911 Restaurant has cocktails, outdoor terrace and romantic dining room with antique furnishings. One mile from Downtown Petoskey’s charming shops. Walk to Little Traverse Bay and world-class performing arts, concerts, theater and lectures seasonally. Hotels & Motels 5 @ Michigan Inn & Lodge 1420 South U.S. 131 Highway (Spring Street), Petoskey 866.439.9718 AtMichiganInn.com Eat free “all you can eat” cafeteria-style food from 6am to 10pm, and we also offer free haircuts for all registered guests in our hotel’s hair salon. Your restaurant & salon savings could pay for your stay! Enjoy parking near your room with our 72 free carport parking spots. Deluxe adjustable massaging beds, microwaves, refrigerators, Blu-ray players and much more in every room! “Come hungry and with long hair, that’s what we recommend!” 6 Americas Best Value Inn 1300 Spring Street (U.S. 131 South), Petoskey 231.347.3925 abvi.com ~ [email protected] Conveniently located in Petoskey. Less than 2 miles from Odawa Casino.