Petoskey, MI
Petoskey, MI
Once a lumber and manufacturing city in the late 1800s, Petoskey is now a waterfront community known for its charming downtown, historic architecture and scenic beauty with waterfront parks, sandy beaches, water sports and rock hunting. The city's downtown is just a few hundred yards from the marina with every convenience you would expect in a major metropolis, complete with a large park where concerts and other events are held during the summer. See www.petoskeyarea.com/events/ for a complete listing of events.
Petoskey State Park has a lovely 1-mile-long sand beach with generally calm waters. The park charges a fee for cars to enter, but bikes generally cruise through the ranger entrance station. Another wonderful amenity in Petoskey is the Bear River Valley Recreation Area, which touts a 1.5-mile path along the beautiful Bear River. Paralleling the river are paved and unpaved paths with footbridges and observation decks for walking and biking. The Recreation Area and paths begin adjacent to the marina.
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Harbor Springs is built around the scenic harbor, and natural Artesian springs bubble up in drinking fountains all over town. Over the years its well-sheltered deep-water port (more than 250 feet in the harbor) has afforded Native American settlement, fur trading, logging, passenger ships and lake freighters. Now a second home and tourism community, its popularity with recreational boaters makes this an easy port to find what you need, from repair services to boating events and camaraderie. The Little Traverse Sailors is a non-profit organization that teaches sailing June-August and plays a vital role in the area's sailboat racing community. Watch (and watch out for) the LTS boats and junior sailors.
Main Street is a block from the marina, where you'll find everything from ice cream and fudge to high-end art, jewelry, and clothing. On Thursday evenings, Street Musique brings musicians to outdoor venues throughout the downtown. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for the latest on downtown events (231-526-7999) or go to Visit Harbor Springs online.
Want to get away from the crowds? The kid-friendly City Beach sits in the fully-protected west end of the harbor. The Point's sandy bottom and steep drop-off allows boats of all sizes to beach for swimming and picnics.
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