Sooo here are 50 thing to do in northern Michigan:
1. Take an historic walking tour of historic architecture in Petoskey (maps are available at the Perry Hotel)
2. Petoskey is home to Kilwin's quality confections- take home a delicious treat or schedule a tour of the kitchen at their new location in Petoskey.
3. Wine and dine at Stafford's Pier Restaurant in Harbor Springs
4. Hope in your car and take a narrated tour to Cross Village through the Tunnel of Trees (aprox 1.5 hours, CD's available at the Perry Hotel)
5. Bicycle along the shore of Little Traverse Bay on the Little Traverse Wheelway
6. Enjoy a scenic chair life ride or Zip Line adventure at Boyne Mountain or Boyne Highlands
7. Voted Northern Michigan's best Brunch- Stafford's Bay View Inn serves brunch every Sunday from 8:30am-2pm.
8. Hike the picturesque trails of Petoskey State Park and Little Traverse Conservancy Nature Preserves.
9. Browse the boutique shops of Petoskey's Gaslight District.
10. Enjoy the ever changing exhibits at the Crooked Tree Art Center- located in down town Petoskey
11. Visit the Little Traverse historical Society Museum featuring Hemingway artifacts along with train memorabilia and other facts from the past- located on the Petoskey waterfront.
12. Tray your luck at Odawa Casino (free shuttle available)
13. Browse through our collection of Michigan artists and area hotel history at Stafford's Gallery of Art and History-located behind the Perry Hotel
14. Walk through the winding community of Bay View and enjoy the gingerbread Victorian cottages.
15. Golf at one of the areas numerous world class courses.
16. Visit Pirate's Cove Adventure for some outdoor putt-putt golf or The Jungle Indoor Adventure for indoor putt-putt.
17. Search for Petoskey stones along the shoreline of Little Traverse Bay, or purchase one in our gift shop.
18. Visit the Michgian Fisheries Visitor Center- located in Oden
19. Head over to Indian River to visit the National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods and museum.
20. Take a day trip to Mackinac Island
21. Visit the historic site Colonial Michilimackinac and Mill Creek in Mackinaw City
22. Canoe, kayak or stroll the Bear River Recreation Area. Kayak rentals are nearby
23. Take home some jam and sauce from American Spoon Foods-founded in Petoskey
24. Dine at Stafford's Weathervane on Jeff's Deck and watch the boats cross under the bridge of Charlevoix
25. Stop by Symon's General Store in downtown Petoskey for some gourmet snacks and pack yourself a fall picnic
26. Grab a drink The Perry Hotel Noggin Room Pub, you may even try to complete an around the world tour of over 30 brews and add your name to the "Hall of Foam"
27. Sample oils and vinegars from Fustini's in Downtown Petoskey
28. Take a day trip to Traverse City and visit some of their beloved wineries
29. Browse through the Andrew Blackbird Museum in Harbor Springs
30. Catch a flick at the Petoskey Cinema (www.northnmicinemas.com)
31. For the adventurous type, you can sky dive with Sky Dive Harbor Springs
32. Visit Lavender Hill Farm, just a few miles south of Petoskey
33. Paved sidewalks on both sides of the Pine River in Charlevoix is a nice relaxing walk
34. Tour the unique guest rooms at Stafford's Bay View Inn
35. Walk through the village of Bay Harbor
36. Play a few frames of bowling at Northern Lights Recreation
37. Got a sweet tooth? Toms Mom's Cookies in Harbor Springs is a great treat!
38. Visit Pond Hill Farms wine tasting room (just north of Harbor Springs)
39. Play life-size chess on Castle Farms giant chessboard in Charlevoix or take a guided tour of the grounds
40. Take a tour of Earl Young's Mushroom Houses in Charlevoix. Maps are at the Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce
41. Relax on the front porch of Stafford's Bay View Inn or Perry Hotel with your favorite book
42. Pamper yourself with a day of relaxation at one of the areas renowned spas
43. Enjoy live entertainment in the Noggin Room Pub at the Perry Hotel every weekend
44. Stroll the Petoskey Breakwall for a different view of the area
45. Go kayaking, tubing or canoeing on the Sturgeon Rover at Big Bear Mountain
46. Avalanche Bay is Michigan's largest infoor water park, located at Boyne Mountain
47. Take a Pedicab ride in downtown Petoskey
48. Try Stafford's oak Planked Whitefish- a specialy since 1961
49. Head over to downtown Harbor Springs on Thursday evenings in the summer and listen to Street Musique by local musicians.
50. Petoskey is known as the "Land of the Million Dollar Sunsets." Stop by Sunset Park or the Rose Garden Veranda at Stafford's Perry Hotel and watch the sun slowly fade in to the water.
