vacation guide petoskey 2016
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Petoskey, Boyne Country, Harbor Springs, Oden, Alason, Brutus, Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island, Les Cheneaux and Walloon LakeTRANSCRIPT
VacationFrom Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine
guideBOYNE COUNTRY
PETOSKEY • HARBOR SPRINGS ODEN • ALANSON
BRUTUS • MACKINAW CITYMACKINAC ISLAND
LES CHENEAUX • WALLOON LAKE
PETOSKEY
MICHIGAN’S SUMMER HOME. ENJOY OUR GLORIOUS WATER WONDERLAND!
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Victorian country inn on the shores of Little Traverse Bay. 800-258-1886
PERRY HOTEL, PETOSKEY
Just o� the bay in Petoskey’s historic downtown Gaslight District.
800-737-1899
CROOKED RIVER LODGE, ALANSON
Family-friendly lodge, overlooking the picturesque Crooked River. Indoor pool.
866-548-0700
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PIER RESTAURANT
Waterfront dining at the marina in beautiful Harbor Springs.
231-526-6201
WEATHERVANE RESTAURANT
True waterfront dining. On the channel at the drawbridge, downtown Charlevoix. 231-547-4311
DRAWBRIDGE BISTRO
Casual and relaxed dining on Round Lake, downtown
Charlevoix. 231-758-3801
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The majestic Mackinac Bridge stitches together Michigan’s pristine Upper Peninsula with the woods, waters and sweet towns of its tip of the mitten to make up this unforgettable region. The elements that create world-class vacations are all here—boating, biking, beaching, dining, shopping and relaxing. Add to that a dedication to making the exciting history of this region (Native Americans, voyageurs, the War of 1812, the Victorian Resort era and more!) that adds a colorful and dramatic backdrop to a visit here. Come away with us to this beautiful land of Michigan’s north and you’ll experience a getaway like no other.
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Petoskey u Harbor Springs u Bay Harbor u Boyne City
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Why just go to a beach when you can go to a place with so much more? Our charming lakeside communities have attractions and activities you’ll be talking about for years to come.
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GO CHARTER FISHING: Opportunities abound in this region for charter boat fishing on Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and a number of rivers and lakes. Find a charter service at michigancharterboats.com.
CROSS THE MACKINAC BRIDGE ON A TROLLEY: Two-hour historical trolley tours of the Straits; cross the Big Mac bridge as the sun sets. 866.651.5474, mackinactrolley.com.
ERNEST HEMINGWAY IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN: Check out the permanent exhibit on Papa’s Petoskey days, in the Little Traverse History Museum, 231.347.2620, petoskeymuseum.org.
DINNER AT THE LES CHENEAUX CULINARY SCHOOL: For the schedule of what's cooking at this idyllic and up-and-coming culinary school: lcculinary.org.
AVALANCHE BAY INDOOR WATERPARK: The largest indoor waterpark in Michigan features the RipZone surf simulator and the Big Couloir, a superloop slide with a fearfully awesome drop. Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls, 855.688.7024, boyne.com.
DRIVE THE US23 HERITAGE ROUTE: The northern takeoff to this 200-mile “pathway to Michigan’s Sunrise Coast” along Lake Huron is in Mackinaw City.
CATCH A FAMILY-FRIENDLY OUTDOOR MOVIE: Saturday nights at Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga, an Emmet County park on Pickerel Lake. Open to campers and non-campers. 11000 Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga, Alanson, 231.347.6536, emmetcounty.org.
HIT THE ROULETTE TABLE: Odawa Casino Resort, 1760 Lears Rd., Petoskey, 231.439.6100, odawacasino.com.
WATCH FIREWORKS OVER THE STRAITS: Every Saturday night from July 4th through September 12th on the St. Ignace waterfront. Watch them from land or from a special cruise on the Star Line Ferry. 507 N. State St., St. Ignace, 906.643.7635, mackinacferry.com.
JUMP OUT OF A PLANE: Sky Dive Harbor Springs, 231.242.8822, skydiveharborsprings.com.
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Over 100 Stores to SHOP Over 20 Restaurants to DINE
One Million Dollar Sunsets to SAVOR
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McGulpin Point Lighthouse
2 miles west of downtown Mackinaw City ▪ late May-October annually
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Mackinaw City ▪ Emmet County, Michigan
500 Headlands Road ▪ Mackinaw City, MI 49701 (231) 436-5860 (in-season) or (231) 348-1704 (year round)
Free admission; donations appreciated ▪ trails, gift shop, docents
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BOYNE COUNTRYCharming Boyne City, set on the shores of Lake Charlevoix, bustles with shopping and dining ops, sweet green waterside parks and a welcoming community vibe that will make you want to come back again and again. Six miles northeast of Boyne City, tiny Walloon Lake Village sits on the eastern lobe of beau-tiful Walloon Lake—the childhood summer home of Ernest Hemingway. Find a marina, a classic hotel and fabulous restaurant, relaxed boutiques and fun pop-up shops in the summer.M
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DON’T MISSSOBO Arts Festival: June 24–25. The acronym stands for South Boyne City—the nickname given to the SOHO-esque side of this small town! Evenings at the Gazebo: Wednesdays, June 22–mid-August. Free concerts at Old City Park on the Boyne River. Tommy’s Ski & Wake School: Just like the name says, this Walloon Lake–based school will have you skimming across the aqua water like a pro. Walloon Marina Village, 231.535.6039, gettommys.com.
GO TO THE BEACH!In downtown Boyne City, Peninsula Beach on Lake Charlevoix is primo for picnicking or just parking a lawn chair to spend the afternoon with a good read. Tannery Beach is a great place for a swim, to launch a canoe or let your dog play in the water—doggie bags and scoops on site. 310 Front St., 231.582.6597, cityofboynecity.com. Sweet Walloon Lake Beach on Walloon Lake Village is close to village amenities and outfi tted with a picnic area, playground and restrooms. Stay for the day or get yourself a campsite at the fabulous 560-acre Young State Park on Lake Charlevoix. 231.582.7523. Charlevoix County’s Whiting Park offers a sweet half-mile of public beach on Lake Charlevoix. You’ll also fi nd 13 universally accessible campsites, most of which have electric hook ups. charlevoixcounty.org.
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BIKEBoth Boyne Mountain (in Boyne Falls) and Boyne Highlands (in Harbor Springs) offer miles of bike trail—paved and singletrack—guides available if desired. Hardcore mountain bikers will want to check out the Bike Park at the Highlands, an experts-only moun-tain bike area where narrow, naturally cut trails and obstacles like ramps and jumps will challenge even the most aggressive riders. Bike rentals available on site. 855.688.7022, boyne.com. Avalanche Mountain Preserve is a heavily wooded, 30-acre park in Boyne City interwoven with mountain bike trails (and a disc golf course!). Break from your pedaling to climb the 462-step stairway to the top of the mountain, with a viewing platform to take in the spectacular vista overlooking Lake Charlevoix. 1129 Wilson St., Boyne City, 231.582.6597, cityofboynecity.com.
ZIP LINESBoyne Highlands Zipline: An 8-line trip that ferries you more than 1,350 linear feet and zips you along at up to 25 m.p.h. Reservations are required for the 3-hour Adventure Tour, $64 per person. Or try the shorter Twin Zip Ride, $25 per person. 231.526.3835, boyne.com.
Wildwood Rush Zipline: Nine lines, six platforms, five bridges and a 1,200-foot racing line. Single zips, $20. Full Canopy Tour, $75. 02575 Boyne City Rd., 231.582.3400, wildwoodrush.com.
GOLFBoyne Mountain Resort boasts two championship courses, each with its own distinct character. The Alpine course offers stunning views and strategically placed bunkers and water hazards; The Monument is a dramatic ode to great course design, with holes named after renowned golf personalities. 231.247.2466, boyne.com. Boyne Highlands Resort: Has four courses set against a pristine Northwoods backdrop that offer a wide range of play. The Moor is suitable for all skill levels, with challenging doglegs and marshes; the smartly designed Arthur Hills keeps experienced golfers on their toes with traps and hazards; Donald Ross Memorial is a composite of re-created classic holes designed by its namesake; The Heather is an elite course that should be a bucket-list item for any serious golfer. 231.247.2466, boyne.com.
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PETOSKEYThis anchor city of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay is a vibrant town that is home to a bustling marina, plenty of green space, a great collection of independent boutiques and galleries in its historic Gaslight District and a wealth of Victorian resort architecture. petoskeychamber.com.
DON’T MISSTaste of the North, June 18. Sample food from 20-plus restaurants, kids activities and history exhibits; Festival on the Bay, August 19–20, live music, children’s area, Chalk & Chocolate Festival, youth fishing derby, The BIG Art Show, a petting zoo and more.
GO TO THE BEACH!The expansive Petoskey State Park beach on Little Traverse Bay, smack between Harbor Springs and Petoskey, is a local favorite. Sand volleyball courts, campsites, hiking trails and lots more; be sure to climb the stairs to Old Baldy, a stable dune just behind the beach, for a fabulous view of the bay. State of Michigan Recre-ation Passport required. M119, four miles northeast of Petoskey. 2475 M119, Petoskey, 231.347.2311.
Solanus Mission Beach, located on a small cove on Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay, accessible by the Little Traverse Wheelway bike trail. West of Ingalls Avenue.
Six miles north of Petoskey on US31, the Conway Township Park on the western edge of meandering Crooked Lake has a small beach with a bubbling artesian well. On Merritt Street/US31 in Conway.
PADDLEBear River Whitewater Park is one of Lower Michigan’s few true whitewater experiences, with challenging drops and rapids to thrill experienced paddlers. Beginning at the Sheridan Street bridge in Petoskey and continuing three miles to the mouth of Little Traverse Bay, the Bear River drops 80 feet and boasts a 2.5 rapids classification—and a 3 or 4 when the water is high. The park’s main entrance is off Lake and West Sheridan; maps with launch sites available online. petoskeyarea.com. Rent kayaks at Bahnhof Sport, 800.253.7078, bahnhof.com.
For a slow, scenic paddle, rent canoes or kayaks through Bear River Canoe Livery, which offers one-, two-, and four-hour trips along a quiet, scenic stretch of the Bear River. Perfect for new paddlers and families with young kids. 2517 McDougall Rd., 231.347.9038.
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BIKEPetoskey is smack in the middle of the 26-mile Little Traverse Wheelway, which runs along Little Traverse Bay between Charlevoix and Harbor Springs. Access it at Bayfront Park, near downtown. Pedal north, past Lime Kiln Pond (a popular spot for catching panfish), through the historic Bay View community, with its charming gingerbread cottages, to Petoskey State Park and all the way to Harbor Springs if you choose. Pedaling east from Bayfront Park leads you into the waterside shopping and dining district of Bay Harbor and then on to the city of Charlevoix. trailscouncil.org.
The 32-mile long North Western State Trail (along a former railway line)—starts in Petoskey and runs through the towns of Conway, Oden, Alanson, Brutus, Pellston, Levering and Carp Lake on the way to Mackinaw City. The Petoskey to Alanson leg is asphalt. Find the trailhead at Spring Lake Park on M119. trailscouncil.org.M
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302 E. Lake, Gaslight District, Petoskeywww.somebodysgallery.com
231-881-4745
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KIDSThere’s no end to fun at Great American Adventures Family Fun Park, where you’ll fi nd go-karts, mini-golf, water wars, batting cage, driving range. 231.347.9566. gaapetoskey.com; Pirates Cove Adventure Park: Putt under waterfalls, past pirate ships and more. 231.347.1123, piratescove.net.
Crooked Tree Arts Center offers summer classes for kids in everything from pottery to dance, full and half days, for one-week sessions. Petoskey. 231.347.4337, crookedtree.org.
MUSICPetoskey’s Charlotte Ross Lee Concerts in the Park series brings all manner of live music to the little white gazebo in Pennsylvania Park downtown. Noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Bay View, the community of 19th-century gingerbread cottages that line US31 (and beyond) in Petoskey, has always had a strong connection to the fi ne arts—dating back to its founding in 1875 as a Methodist retreat camp on the shores of Little Traverse Bay. These days, Bay View’s annual summer performing arts series showcases live chamber music, theater arts, comedy and other entertainment for nine full weeks. 231.225.8877, bayviewfestival.org.
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Street Sales & CelebrationSeptember 3
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HARBOR SPRINGSThis postcard-perfect harbor town on the northern shores of Little Traverse Bay brims with fine antique shops, casual and fine dining, and many wonderful galleries and boutiques. And new this summer: The Harbor Springs Lyric Theater, housed in a circa 1920s building on Main Street, will have three screens and run current, classic and foreign films. theatharborspringschamber.com.
DON’T MISSHarbor Springs Night of Arts: July 8. Look for the black and white balloons of partici-pating galleries. Waterfront Wine Festival: June 25. Taste some of the best wines of Michigan on the beautiful waterfront. Fourth of July Festival: July 4. This classic Americana celebration features a 1 p.m. parade through downtown and evening fireworks. The Harbor Springs Beer Festival: October 8.
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GO TO THE BEACH!Luxuriate on 300 feet of sandy Lake Michigan beach tucked away in the 30-acre Thorne Swift Nature Preserve. Also fi nd 1.5 miles of easy hiking trails and boardwalks through dunes and cedar swamps, and an interpretive nature center for kids. M119 north to Lower Shore Dr.; four miles north of Harbor Springs. 231.526.6401, landtrust.org.
Downtown Harbor Springs’ Zorn Park is a lively beach with lifeguards, a swimming raft and a sandy-bottomed swim area. A grassy knoll and shade trees provide a spot to roll out the picnic blanket and enjoy a take-out lunch from the town’s many eateries. 231.526.7999, harborspringschamber.com.
PADDLE LITTLE TRAVERSE BAYLittle Traverse Bay is a 45-square-mile heaven for kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders, with plenty of protected shoreline begging to be explored. Paddle from downtown Harbor Springs all the way to the historic lighthouse at the end of Harbor Point peninsula.
Rentals, Lessons, Guided Tours: The Outfi tter in Harbor Springs. 153 E. Main St., 231.526.2621, outfi tterharborsprings.com.
TUNNEL OF TREESThis 16-mile-long designated Scenic Heritage Route, offi cially known as M119, begins in Harbor Springs, passes through tiny Good Hart and ends in Cross Village. The narrow blacktop lacks a centerline (caution: don’t drive this route if you are in a hurry!) and traces an ancient Native American trail along a spectacular bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Bordered by a thick hardwood forest that parts occasionally to offer tantalizing glimpses of Lake Michigan, the Tunnel of Trees is beautiful four seasons a year—so bring your camera. In the spring, morels and trillium carpet the forest fl oor. Summer brings a thick green canopy that turns red and gold in autumn. In winter, views of the icy lake open up. Popular stops along the route include Pond Hill Farm, Thorne Swift Nature Preserve (and its beautiful Lake Michigan beach), the Leg’s Inn (an authentic Polish restaurant housed in a 1920s stone building) and the old-timey Good Hart General Store.
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KIDSPond Hill Farm is many things: a working farm, a farm store, a cafe, a brewery, a winery—but to children it’s a petting zoo with friendly barnyard animals, a trout pond where you can feed the fish, the “squash rocket”—a giant slingshot for flinging gourds into the fields—and where they offer hay rides every weekend from May through October. 5581 S. Lakeshore Dr., 231.526.3276, pondhill.com.
Find 16 bowling lanes, arcade, laser tag and indoor mini golf and glow bowling at Northern Lights Recreation. Families can break for a great lunch or dinner at the Sassy Loon Pub and Grill (pizza, Mexican, pasta and burgers). 8865 M119, Harbor Springs, 231.347.3100, northernlightsrec.com.
GOLFA favorite among locals, Little Traverse Bay Golf Club is known for its stellar views of Little Traverse Bay. The smart course design through hilly terrain includes elevated tees, a rolling back nine, and a mix of open and tight tree-lined fairways. 231.526.6200, ltbaygolf.com.
Named for the venerable old American chestnut tree found between holes 10 and 11, Chestnut Valley Golf Course is a scenic retreat among rolling hills and hardwoods. Harbor Springs, 231.526.9100, chestnutvalleygolf.com.
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ODEN, ALANSON & BRUTUSThese picturesque resort towns are home to off-the-beaten path shops, galleries and bou-tiques. Oden and Alanson are ports of call on the 40-mile Inland Waterway, while Brutus is home to the Maple River, a Blue Ribbon Trout Stream.
DON’T MISSMichigan Fisheries Visitors Center: History meets science in the cool exhibits at this state-of-the-art fish hatchery. 8258 S. Ayr Rd., Oden, 231.347.4689.
Alanson Riverfest: August 11-14. This pint-sized town celebrates its perch on the Crooked River with music, food a kayak race and more.
Hidden River Golf & Casting Club: Fly fish after your round on this demanding 18-hole course along the Maple River north of Alanson. The links-style layout features dunes and water elements, and an elevated back nine through massive pines. 7688 Maple River Rd., Brutus, 231.529.4653, hiddenriver.com.
Maple River Resort: a 9-hole golf course and pub that serves up Michigan beer, wine, spirits and a menu focused on locally sourced ingredients and artisanal pizzas made in a wood-burning oven. 3459 US Highway 31, Brutus, 231.529.6574, mapleriverresort.com.
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INLAND WATERWAYThe meandering, 40-mile Inland Waterway is one of Michigan's longest interconnected chains of lakes and rivers, stretching from Pickerel and Crooked Lakes all the way to where the Cheboygan River empties into Lake Huron. Meander the slow-mo waters by pontoon, kayak or even stand-up paddleboard. Big beautiful Burt and Mullett Lakes are great for sailing and power boating. Rent your Inland Waterway craft at any of the following marinas:
Indian River Marina located between Burt and Mullett lakes. 3020 Apple Blossom Rd., Indian River, 231.238.9373, indianrivermarina.com.
Windjammer Marina on Crooked Lake. 3520 US31N Oden, 231.347.6103, Windjammermarina.com.
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MACKINAW CITYTucked at the base of the mighty Mackinac Bridge, this is where you’ll cross from Michigan’s Lower to its Upper Peninsula and catch a ferry to Mackinac Island. But don’t be in a hurry to go. Mackinaw City is flush with shops (including the 50-shop Mackinaw Crossing), eateries, historic sites, parks, waterfront and outdoor activities. mackinawcity.com.
DON’T MISSAntiques on the Bay Auto Show, June 17–18; Coast Guard Day with the Ice Breaker Mackinac. August 13.
GO TO THE BEACHSwim in the warm, inland waters of French Farm Lake or find big water at Mackinaw’s Municipal Bathing Beaches, right in town. Four miles west of Mackinaw City, Cecil Bay Park, on Lake Michigan, offers a secluded sandy beach where you can walk the shore to the peaceful mouth of the Carp River. Find it 5 miles southwest of town at the intersection of Cecil Bay Rd. and Wilderness Park Dr.. The Headlands has 2 miles of Lake Michigan Shoreline with stunning views of the shoreline, the Mackinac Bridge and the Upper Peninsula. 15675 Headlands Road, emmetcounty.org.
BIKEGet pedaling! The 32-mile North Western State Trail runs from Mackinaw City to Petoskey (along a former railway line)—a sweet route that passes through Conway, Oden, Ponshewaing, Brutus, and Carp Lake. The 24.5 miles between Mackinaw City and Alanson are dirt, sand and gravel (improvements are underway but for now, mountain bikes only!) while the 7.5 miles from Alanson to Petoskey are asphalt.
The North Central State Trail also begins in Mackinaw City, running 61 miles south to Gaylord, past the Sturgeon River and Burt Lake and through the towns of Wolverine and Indian River. The trail has a crushed limestone surface. Find trailheads for both trails in downtown Mackinaw City. trailscouncil.org.
HEADLANDS INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY PARKOne of only a handful of these premier stargazing parks in the world, the park is building a brand new bricks-and-mortar center this year (so pardon its stardust!). Programming will continue while the construction goes on, however, and as always visitors are encour-aged to bring sleeping bags, chairs and blankets and enjoy the heavens all night long. 15687 Headlands Rd., Mackinaw City, 231.348.1704, emmetcounty.org/darkskypark.
LIGHTHOUSESShepler’s Ferry, one of three ferry lines that services Mackinac Island, also offers cruise tours of the numerous lighthouses in the Straits area. Choose from Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Les Cheneaux Islands cruises that (combined) take you past more than a dozen lighthouses including the seldom seen Spectacle Reef Lighthouse and the St. Helena Island Light. 556 E. Central, Mackinaw City, 231.436.5023, sheplersferry.com.
Tour the 145-year-old McGulpin Point Lighthouse, one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the Straits. While you are there, take the Discovery Trail, where cos-tumed re-enactors interpret Straits history. Admission is free to both the lighthouse and the trail. 500 Headlands Dr., Mackinaw City, 231.436.5860, emmetcounty.org.
Tour the lighthouse keepers quarters, climb to the top of the tower, and check out the Straits of Mackinac Shipwreck Museum at the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. Adults $7.50; Children $4.50. (Or purchase a combo ticket for all of the Mackinac State Historic Park sites in Mackinaw City: Adults $24. Children $14.) mackinacparks.com.
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HISTORY IS FUN!Cannon smoke, musket firing and gazing out at the Straits over palisade walls are hallmarks of every visit to Colonial Michilimackinac. From 1715 to the early 1780s, this fortified encampment served as the western Great Lakes fur trading epicenter. All of that comes alive at what is now an open-air, live-action museum and active archaeological site (more than a million artifacts have been unearthed here since excavation began in 1959). Children can participate in soldier drills, crafts, Victorian dances, games, and can even help tend the vegetable garden and cook dinner over an open hearth. The annual Fort Michilimackinac Pageant, featuring the reenactment of a Native American siege of the fort, every Memorial Day Weekend (fmpcfestival.org), is a great way to get acquainted with this hub of Great Lakes history. Adults $11; children $6.50. (Or purchase a combo ticket for all of the Mackinac State Historic Park sites in Mackinaw City: Adults $24; Children $14.) 231.436.4100, mackinacparks.com.
Watch a historic sawmill in action and then take the Adventure Tour and see it from the treetops on a zipline or atop a five-story climbing wall at Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park. Adults $9; children $6. (Or purchase a combo ticket for all of the Mackinac State Historic Park sites in Mackinaw City: Adults $24; Children $14.) Adventure Tour is an additional $8 per person. Located 3 miles east of Mackinaw City on US23. mackinacparks.com.
Tour the Ice Breaker Mackinaw and hear her harrowing tales of keeping the frozen Great Lakes open for important transport. Adults $11; Children $6. 231.436.9825, themackinaw.org.
The Historic Pathway teaches about everything from shipwrecks of the Straits to the history of Native Americans here on a
self-guided walk that follows interpretive stations along a beautiful downtown walking path by the shoreline. Audio tours are available. mackinawchamber.com.
At the Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows, watch as two rival camps compete for the title of “Bull of the Woods” in chopping, logrolling and more. Shows seven days a week at 7:30pm. Covered grandstands; shows perform rain or shine. Great fun for all ages. June through early September. Adults $18; kids, seniors $12. 1.5 miles south of Mackinaw City on US23. 231.436.5225, jackpinelumberjackshows.com.
GOLFThe Mackinaw Club: A round at this Jerry Matthews-designed course is laid-back and scenic—and a bargain. 231.537.4955, mackinawclub.com.
Wilderness Golf Course: With no tee times required, this wonderful walking course is great for a leisurely game. Well-suit-ed for beginners but peppered with enough challenges to keep seasoned golfers engaged. 10770 Cecil Bay Rd., Mackinaw City, 231.537.4973, golfwilderness.com.
KIDSZip four stories over Mackinaw City for a birds-eye view of two waterfalls and Animal River at Adrenaline Falls Adventure Zipline 231.436.5630. Buccaneers can splash away at Trappers Creek Adventure Golf, 231.436.7183. Learn about wildlife of the Northwoods while playing mini golf at Animal Tracks Adventure Golf, 231.436.7044.
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No trip to the top of the Mitt is complete without hopping a ferry to Mackinac Island and its relaxing, lost-in-time charm. There are no cars on the island so you’ll be biking (bring yours over on the ferry or rent one), taking a carriage or strolling a leisurely 19th-cen-tury pace to all that this island has to offer. mackinacisland.org.
DON’T MISSThe 67th Annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival, June 3-12. This island extravaganza includes a Taste of Mackinac, 10K run, carriage tours and more. But mostly it is about glorying in the blossoms of Mackinac’s famous lilac trees.
GETTING THEREThree ferry lines Arnold, Shepler’s and Star Line service the island from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace. The ride across the sparkling Straits of Mackinac takes about a half-hour. With views of the Mackinac Bridge and the island’s historic buildings coming into focus, you’ll be there before you know it. arnoldline.com; sheplersferry.com, mackinacferry.com.
HISTORY IS FUN!Fort Mackinac The island’s major attraction began its life as the American Revolution wound to a close and went on to serve as a strategic outpost for British (War of 1812) and U.S. armies for more than 115 years. These days, the parade grounds and historic structures have been preserved as interactive exhibits, with costumed interpreters leading demonstrations to show what life was like for the soldiers and families who called this place home. Plug your ears at regularly scheduled cannon and rifl e fi rings, join in old-fashioned children’s games, and try a British soldier’s red coat on for size! Stay for lunch at the fort’s Tea Room (don’t miss their wondrous chocolate shakes!), where you can eat on the deck overlooking the island downtown and out across the Straits. Adults $12; Children ages 5–12 $7.
Your Fort Mackinac admission also buys more fun history lessons down on Market Street where you can visit the working Benjamin Blacksmith Shop, watch open-hearth cooking and colonial-era craft demonstrations at the Biddle house, and (coolest of all!) learn about how a voyageur’s gunshot wound changed medical digestive history at the American Fur Company Store.
You also won’t want to miss the newly reconstructed Fort Holmes, which the British built to defend the island against the Americans in the war of 1812. Find it on Fort Holmes Road. In Marquette Park, don’t miss the re-creation of a Native American birch-bark chapel. Both sites are free. 231.436.4100, mackinacparks.com.
GET ON THE WATERGreat Turtle Kayak Tours offers guided kayak or paddleboard tours of the island shoreline. 231.715.2925. Cruise the Straits aboard a 50-foot custom racing sailboat with Sail Mackinac. 517.712.6918. Or cruise the Straits with Ugly Anne Straits Tour Company. 231.436.5094.
GOLFWawashkamo Golf Course: Michigan’s oldest continuously run golf course also happens to be a Mackinac Island gem, a 9-holer playing across the site of an 1814 battle between the British and the Americans. Ask for hickory golf clubs for a circa-1900 golf experience. 3723 British Landing Rd., Mackinac Island, 906.847.3871, wawashkamo.com.
The Greens of Mackinac: 18-hole putting course at Mission Point Resort that rolls along between the deep blue waters of the Straits and the resort’s Bistro on the Greens—a bar where you can order up and sip on the course. missionpoint.com.
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RIDE A BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO: The relatively flat, paved 8-mile path around the island’s perimeter is great for biking—including relationship building on a bicycle built for two. Rent one for the two of you at any of the bike rental shops near the ferry docks downtown.
FUDGE: The warm, sweet scent of simmering fudge has been filling Mackinac Island streets since the late 1800s—seems that the climate is perfect. Most of today’s fudge vendors still use the time-honored, labor-intensive technique of “paddling” the warm, liquid fudge on marble slabs until it cools. A slice or two is the ultimate souvenir.
HOP ABOARD A SIP ’N’ SAIL CRUISE: On the Arnold Line’s charming Isle Royale Queen III. Check out the schedule at arnoldline.com.
TOUR THE GOV’S DIGS: Free tours of the Governor’s Summer Home run Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., starting June 17 and continuing through the summer.
THE FINISH LINE: Two of the Great Lakes’ most revered yacht races, the Port Huron to Mackinac and the Chicago to Mackinac. The races are in July and run a week apart.
ARCH ROCK: Mackinac’s unique geologic history created dramatic limestone landmarks, the most famous of which is Arch Rock, a rare formation rising 150 feet on the island’s southeast shore. A must-stop photo op.
CARRIAGE RIDES: A horse-drawn buggy tour is a quintessential Mackinac experience—and a fitting way to view the island’s beautiful Victorian homes. Mackinac Island Carriage Tours, the oldest and largest continuously operating horse-and-buggy livery in the world, offers narrated tours of landmarks and historical points of interest. 7278 Main St., Mackinac Island, 906.847.3323, mict.com.
ENJOY THE GRAND HOTEL: For the $10 admission fee, non-hotel guests can enjoy this 660-foot-long porch with its stellar views of the Straits of Mackinac. grandhotel.com.
TAKE IN A MOVIE AT MISSION POINT RESORT: The 19th-century movie theater adds to the charm of a summer schedule filled with family classics. missionpoint.com.
WALK WITH BUTTERFLIES: On Mackinac Island at both the Butterfly House (6750 McGulpin St., 906.847.3972, originalbutterflyhouse.com) and Wings of Mackinac (7528 Carriage Rd., 906.847.9464, wingsofmackinac.com.
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LES CHENEAUXCross the magnificent Mackinac Bridge to the Upper Peninsula and head east on CR134, and you’re in Les Cheneaux country—where the classic Up North towns of Hessel and Cedarville stand sentinel over 12 miles of Lake Huron coast dotted with 36 islands known collectively as the Les Cheneaux Islands. Here you’ll find mom-and-pop restaurants and lodging, world-class hiking and paddling and one-of-a-kind shops. This is also the home of the Les Cheneaux Culinary School and the Great Lakes Boat Building School. lescheneaux.org.
DON’T MISSLes Cheneaux Antique Wooden Boat Show & Festival of Arts, August 13
PADDLEThe Les Cheneaux Water Trail spans 75 miles and winds among the 36 islands of Les Cheneaux. Weather and waves can be unpredictable, so know what you are doing. For information, outfitting and guiding: Woods and Water Ecotours, woodswaterecotours.com.
WINERIES & BREWERIES BEARDS BREWERY: Boutique brewery in downtown Petoskey. Stop in and watch the magic. 2074 Howard St., Petoskey, 231.753.2221, beardsbrewery.com.
CROOKED VINE VINEYARD & WINERY: Charming vineyard and winery set in the Emmet County coun-tryside. Private events are often scheduled, so call before you plan your visit. 8370 Lakeview Rd., Alanson, 231.881.6582, crookedvinewine.com.
HARBOR SPRINGS VINEYARDS & WINERY & TUNNEL VISION BREWERY AT POND HILL FARM: Grapes, apples, hops (and other good stuff) turn into wine, hard cider and beer at the ever-amazing Pond Hill Farm. 5581 S. Lakeshore Dr., Harbor Springs, 231.526.3276, harborspringswinery.com.
MACKINAW TRAIL WINERY AND MACKINAW TRAIL BREWING COMPANY: Family-owned vineyard, winery, brewery and even an on-site bistro. 3423 US131 S. Petoskey, 231.487.1910, mackinawtrailwinery.com.
MAPLE MOON SUGARBUSH AND WINERY: Ameri-ca’s first and only maple winery—also makes an array of other maple products including ice cream. 4454 Atkins Rd., Petoskey, 231.487.9058, mmsyrup.com.
PLEASANTVIEW WINERY: Estate vineyard and winery that specializes in American varietal grapes. 6769 Pleasantview Rd., Harbor Springs, 231.526.8100, pleasantviewwinery.us.
PETOSKEY BREWERY: Housed in a 19th-century building that started its life as a brewery. 1844 M119, Petoskey, 231.753.2057, petoskeybrewing.com.
PETOSKEY FARMS VINEYARD & WINERY: Taste the wines of this vineyard from a rustic covered porch that looks over the 22-acre estate. 3720 Atkins Rd., Petoskey, 231.290.9463, petoskeyfarms.com.
RUDBECKIA FARM AND WINERY AND BURNT MARSHMALLOW BREWING: The North’s newest winery and brewery. Hike and picnic on the grounds, taste wine, beer, cider and sparkling mead from seven taps. Cheese pairings and more. 3379 Lake Grove Rd., Petoskey. 231.622.4173.
SEASONS OF THE NORTH: Locally made wine, a patio and a popcorn bar. 9090 W. M68 Hwy., Indian River, 231.548.1280, seasonsofthenorth.com.
STIGGS BREWING COMPANY: Newly opened this summer, Stiggs will offer tours, classes and tastings. 112 South Park Street, Boyne City. 517.402.8281, stiggsbrewingcompany.com.
WALLOON LAKE WINERY: Specializing in cold hardy grape varieties, with a new state-of-the-art tasting room finished this spring. 3199 Intertown Rd., Petoskey, 231.622.8645, walloonlakewinery.com.
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Hia
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Paradise Trl
Straits V
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Dr
La
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Tonys Trl
Arbutus Rd
Wild
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Powers Rd
Greenwood Church
Ev
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Trl
Wildwood Rd
Eppl
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Res
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Pike
Rd
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Lake
Gro
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Tow
nsen
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Cam
p D
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Martinchek Rd
Intertown RdKiebelRd
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Back West Rd
Newson Rd
Berr
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Hi
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N C
onw
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Middle Village Rd
Ely Rd
Nic
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Rd
Mac
kina
c Br
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Mac
kina
w H
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tate
Rd
Lake
Sho
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Levering RdE Levering Rd
Plea
sant
view
Rd
Plea
sant
view
Rd
Plea
sant
view
Rd
Robinson Rd Robinson RdMill St
S S
tate
Rd
S La
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hore
Dr
W Stutsmanville Rd
Brutus Rd
S S
tate
St
W Lake Rd
Hoy
t S
t
E Main StW Bluff Dr
Div
isio
nR
dRi
ver R
d
Bear River Rd
Harbor Petoskey Rd
Stim
pson
St
Merritt St
Bay View Rd
Sunset
Blvd
W Mitchell StCharlevoix Ave
Sprin
g St
Pellston RegionalAirport
Harbor SpringsAirport
Mackinaw CityMunicipal Marina
Pellston
Mackinaw City
Alanson
Harbor Springs
Petoskey
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Oden
Conway
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64
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31
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131
M I L E S
31
Wilderness
Hidden River
Thorne SwiftNature Preserve
Little TraverseWheelwayBay Harbor
Chestnut Valley
Nub’s Nob
Little Traverse Bay
CrookedTree
BoyneHighlands
The Headlands
Colonial Point Memorial Forest
Harbor PointCamp Petosega
Bear River Trail
Magnus Park
Petoskey Winter Sports Park
WaugoshanceLight
Grays Reef Light
SkilligalleLight
McGulpin Point LightOld Mackinac Point Light
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Pleasantview Winery
PetoskeyBrewing
True North
YoungStatePark
WhitingPark
RotaryPark
Boyne CityMunicipal Marina
eek
Lake
Boyne River
Wils
on R
d
Dam
R
d
DietzRd
Fineout
Rd
Clute Rd
Park
St
ley
Rd
Grif
fin
Rd
Old
Hor
ton
Bay
BoyneCity/E
Old
Sta
te R
d
Bau
White
Wild
woo
d H
arbo
r
levoix Rd
ReichRd
SSnyder
Rd
Marshall Rd
State St
E Main St
E Division St
BoyneCity
75
75
630
AvalanchePreserve
Recreation Area
LEGEND
Camping
Skiing
Golf
Winery
Hiking
Lighthouse
Harbor
Brewery
Stiggs Brewery
Walloon Lake
Winery
Harbor Springs Vineyards & Winery
Tunnel Vision Brewery
Crooked VineVineyard & Winery
Beards Brewery
Rudbeckia Farm & Winery
Burn Marshmallow Brewery
Mackinaw TrailWinery
Mackinaw TrailBrewery
Maple MoonWinery
Four Seasons. Three Resorts. Endless Fun.
Once in a while, you find a place that fits – from the moment you arrive.
Harbor Springs, MI
844.585.0297
boynehighlands.com
The kind of fun that keeps you smiling – even after the weekend’s over.
Boyne Falls, MI
844.816.1914
boynemountain.com
Experience something finer than the everyday – and leave the details to us.
Bay Harbor, MI
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