Recent Blog Posts
Sept. 17-18, 2022 – it’s time to toast the harvest!
It’s harvest time in Petoskey – for wine! The Harvest Showcase is Sept. 17-18, 2022, and features the 14 wineries that make up the Petoskey Wine Region. The showcase includes paired tastings with small plates (plus a glass to keep!)...
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A tiny firefly lights up at dusk in a field of tall grass.
It’s the perfect summer night – the sound of the kids laughing, not a screen in sight, and the family playing together. When you finally make your way to the summer cottage or find yourself with everyone home on a summer night, here ...
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You’ve seen them—the beach walkers with their heads down, completely ignoring the stunning sunset unfolding out over the lake. Why? Because they’re rockhounds—and they’re always on the hunt, looking for the perfect stone at their feet!
If you find yourself doing the same thing – alwa...
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The iconic clock tower in Petoskey, Michigan.
Petoskey isn’t just for beachgoers and boaters. History buffs will also enjoy this Northern Michigan town steeped in history. Here are just a few of the historic sites you can visit in Petoskey.
A Brief History of Petoskey
Petoskey's first re...
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Traveling Northern Michigan’s Inland Waterway is a summer boating adventure you won’t forget.
The Inland Waterway is a series of interconnected inland lakes that make up a route over 38 miles long. It begins just outside Petoskey on the west side of Michigan’s lower peninsula. Travel t...
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If you enjoy the outdoors, you’ll find plenty of opportunities for summer adventures near Petoskey in Northern Michigan.
The charming town of Petoskey is nestled on the shores of Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. In town, you’ll find unique shops, delicious restaurants, and lovely ac...
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The Petoskey stone is only found in Northern Michigan. Many visitors to the Petoskey area hope to find one on the beach to take home as a souvenir. To have a successful Petoskey stone hunt, you need to know what to look for and where to look.
What is a Petoskey stone?
A Petoskey stone isn...
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At the top of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, you’ll find the charming lakeshore town of Petoskey tucked away on Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. Petoskey is a great place to spend a summer weekend relaxing. With so many activities to choose from, there is something for everyone, from outdoor ...
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Next time you take a spring walk in the Michigan woods, keep your head down. You might find an elusive morel mushroom if you train your eyes on the ground.
In Michigan, morel mushroom season begins in early April and runs as late as early June in the northern most parts of the state. People are cr...
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Let the Easter fun begin.
Join us on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, for an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt all over Downtown Petoskey.
Simply scan the QR code above and you will be taken to your scavenger hunt registration. There, you will be given all of the clues you need for your hunt. The clue...
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