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Top Places to Watch the Sunset in Petoskey

August 19, 2019 / 13

If you love watching the sunset in beautiful Northern Michigan, you will love our Top Places to Watch the Sunset in Petoskey. A local’s guide to the best sunset spots.

This last weekend my family and I spent several nights down by the waterfront watching baseball and many Northern Michigan sunsets. To say the sunsets were beautiful would be an understatement.

I think that often us locals take our area for granted. It’s nice to get out of our normal routine and enjoy the lake, boating, long walks along the water and enjoy a few summer sunsets.

If you love watching the sunset in beautiful Northern Michigan, you will love our Top Places to Watch the Sunset in Petoskey. A local's guide to the best sunset spots.

Sunset Park: Located right off US-31, above the Bayfront Park. This Park is more of a viewing area, hence the name Sunset Park. Its amenities include binoculars, a gazebo and a tall staircase leading to Bayfront Park below.

East Park: East Park, located on Quarry Drive, towards Bay Harbor, MI. East Park makes a great stop while biking along the bike path or a great place to bring your family to watch the sunset. This is one of our family’s favorite parks, and it’s equipped with a pavilion and picnic tables for a quick lunch or late night dinner. East Park offers panoramic views of the bay, and great sunsets.

If you love watching the sunset in beautiful Northern Michigan, you will love our Top Places to Watch the Sunset in Petoskey. A local's guide to the best sunset spots.

Petoskey Breakwall: Located at the end of Wachtel Ave. You’ll often see people fishing, swimming and enjoying the views out on this walkable break wall. We always use the break wall with caution. On windy days the waves will often wash over the break wall from one side to the other and swimming is definitely another concern as boats and currents are near. But if you’re going for a stroll to watch the sunset, you’re in an amazing spot.

Magnus Park: Magnus Park is a campground tucked next to Lake Michigan, just walking distance to downtown Petoskey, Little Traverse Wheelway and Bayfront Park. The park has a great rocky beach, perfect for Petoskey Stone hunting while waiting for the sun to set. You don’t need to camp to stop by this lakefront campground, you can drive, walk or ride your bike down to this hidden gem of a campground.

If you love watching the sunset in beautiful Northern Michigan, you will love our Top Places to Watch the Sunset in Petoskey. A local's guide to the best sunset spots.
Petoskey City Marina

Petoskey City Marina: Located at 101 E. Lake St. This is my all time favorite spot, it has a nearby park, baseball field, and concessions stand. With the views of the Petoskey Breakwall and the many boats in the Petoskey Marina, it offers the best spot for watching the sunset and provides an amazing photo opportunity as well.

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10 Reasons You’ll Love Petoskey: Of course we love Petoskey. Our beautiful Northern Michigan city nestled on gorgeous Little Traverse Bay. Here are 10 reasons we think you’ll love Petoskey too!
Seven Unique Places to Spend the Night in Michigan: Tired of the same ole resting spots in Michigan? You have got to check out these seven unique places to spend the night in Michigan. Submarine, teepee, yurt, boat house. We’ve got it all here!
Take a Stress Free Trip to the Beach with Kids: We make the most out of our warm Michigan summers by hitting the beach as often as we can.

If you love watching the sunset in beautiful Northern Michigan, you will love our Top Places to Watch the Sunset in Petoskey. A local's guide to the best sunset spots.
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13 comments on “Top Places to Watch the Sunset in Petoskey”

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    Brianne Tursi Manz

    August 19, 2019 - 8:19 pm

    Sunsets are one of my favorite things to witness. My family would love to check out sunsets at these places.

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    Liz Mays

    August 19, 2019 - 8:49 pm

    I think I’d really enjoy spending an evening at Magnis Park. Relaxing and enjoying the sunset at the beach would be nice.

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    Jennifer Soltys

    August 19, 2019 - 9:19 pm

    What a great idea to hunt down the prettiest sunsets! I need to add a little road trip to Michigan sometime very soon!

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    Amy Desrosiers

    August 19, 2019 - 11:25 pm

    Wow, what stunning captures! I love how amazing the sunset looks in these pictures!

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    krystal

    August 20, 2019 - 1:05 am

    Thsoe views are beautiful. We have Florida sunsets but WOW Petoskey has an amazing view too!

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    Kathy

    August 20, 2019 - 1:44 am

    Those photos are so beautiful. I love watching the sunset as well. Looks like this is a wonderful place to watch.

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    Heather

    August 20, 2019 - 1:57 am

    Gorgeous! I love sunsets, especially when they look like that.

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    Tara Pittman

    August 20, 2019 - 3:35 am

    I live in the desert so seeing a sunset by water would be awesome. I also live near mountains that have awesome sunsets that are pink.

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    Rachel

    August 20, 2019 - 3:52 am

    I think the best thing about vacations is taking time to watch a sunset.

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    Catalina

    August 20, 2019 - 9:24 am

    wow! The sunset in Petoskey is wonderful! It’s definitely a magical place! Love it and I should visit it one day!

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    Jennifer

    August 20, 2019 - 11:46 am

    This definitely looks like somewhere that I would love to visit!

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    Ruth I

    August 20, 2019 - 1:22 pm

    I love watching sunset. It calms me and makes me appreciate the nature more. These are lovely places!

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    Myrah Duque

    August 20, 2019 - 1:28 pm

    Watching the sunset is so special. I usually hunt these down when I travel. And as a matter of fact, my daughter will be starting her Masters at the University of Michigan! We will be visiting quite a bit.

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