Michelle’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
Always a popular stop!! No cars or vehicles allowed. Travel over on the ferry and rent a bike while you're there. Don't forget to pick up some fudge before you come back!
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Mackinac Island
Always a popular stop!! No cars or vehicles allowed. Travel over on the ferry and rent a bike while you're there. Don't forget to pick up some fudge before you come back!
This is one of our favorite trips any time of year. Guaranteed to be some of the best views in the north. It's a very windy and narrow road, but the trip is worth it. Stop at Legs Inn or Beards Brewery for lunch.
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Tunnel of Trees
Michigan 119This is one of our favorite trips any time of year. Guaranteed to be some of the best views in the north. It's a very windy and narrow road, but the trip is worth it. Stop at Legs Inn or Beards Brewery for lunch.
Nothing beats the water during a northern Michigan summer. There are concessions, restrooms, and plenty of sand to enjoy. State park pass or day pass can be purchased at the front entrance. You will need a parking pass for this. You will need to purchase one for a minimal expense at the front check in building.
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I-Petoskey State Park
2475 M-119Nothing beats the water during a northern Michigan summer. There are concessions, restrooms, and plenty of sand to enjoy. State park pass or day pass can be purchased at the front entrance. You will need a parking pass for this. You will need to purchase one for a minimal expense at the front check in building.
Fort Michilimackinac
800 W Straits AveFriske's Farm Market
10743 US-31Harbor Springs
Food - All our favorites!!
This has been a regular visit for our family during all seasons for many years. They offer farm to table food, every type of seasonal activity you can think of for all ages, and even a little shop for preserves and fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Pond Hill Farm
5699 S Lake Shore DrThis has been a regular visit for our family during all seasons for many years. They offer farm to table food, every type of seasonal activity you can think of for all ages, and even a little shop for preserves and fresh fruits and vegetables.
This is also always a family favorite. It is on the second
story directly on Walloon Lake with glass garage-style doors that open for a full "on the water" experience.
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Barrel Back Restaurant
4069 M-75This is also always a family favorite. It is on the second
story directly on Walloon Lake with glass garage-style doors that open for a full "on the water" experience.
Michelle's Favorite! Gourmet meals with a great
atmosphere. If you love sushi, the poke nachos are a
MUST TRY!
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Pour
422 E Mitchell StMichelle's Favorite! Gourmet meals with a great
atmosphere. If you love sushi, the poke nachos are a
MUST TRY!
Our oldest daughter's favorite. Authentic Thai food with
good service. She recommends the fresh rolls and
Pad Thai Curry with Chicken.
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Thai Orchid Cuisine
433 E Mitchell StOur oldest daughter's favorite. Authentic Thai food with
good service. She recommends the fresh rolls and
Pad Thai Curry with Chicken.
Quaint little place in Harbor Springs with indoor and
outdoor seating that is always busy and a regularly
changing menu.
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The Paper Station Bistro
145 E Main StQuaint little place in Harbor Springs with indoor and
outdoor seating that is always busy and a regularly
changing menu.
Cafe Santé
1 Water StRight on the shore of Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City!
Always an eclectic menu with views over Little Traverse Bay. They offer both indoor and outdoor dining.
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Palette Bistro
321 Bay StAlways an eclectic menu with views over Little Traverse Bay. They offer both indoor and outdoor dining.
Indoor and outdoor seating with panoramic views of the
bay. The pizza, burgers, and tacos are excellent!
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Beards Brewery
215 E Lake StIndoor and outdoor seating with panoramic views of the
bay. The pizza, burgers, and tacos are excellent!
Petoskey Brewing
1844 Harbor-Petoskey RdPlan ahead to take the chocolate tour! It's fun for the whole family and for all ages.
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I-Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen
1050 Bay View RdPlan ahead to take the chocolate tour! It's fun for the whole family and for all ages.
Julienne Tomatoes
421 Howard StCity Park Grill
432 E Lake StReservations recommended, great food with a "speak easy" atmosphere.
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Chandler's A Restaurant
215 1/2 Howard StReservations recommended, great food with a "speak easy" atmosphere.
This has always been a family favorite. It was even the place we went the day we got engaged (many years ago).
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Stafford's Pier Restaurant
102 E Bay StThis has always been a family favorite. It was even the place we went the day we got engaged (many years ago).
The New York Restaurant
101 State StPierson's Grille & Spirits
130 State StOur family's favorite coffee with the best baristas!
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North Perk Coffee
308 Howard StOur family's favorite coffee with the best baristas!
Rob's favorite pizza place! He says you have to try the
"burnt" pizza to get the full experience.
Mighty Fine Pizza
222 E Mitchell StRob's favorite pizza place! He says you have to try the
"burnt" pizza to get the full experience.
Our son's favorite breakfast spot. It's eclectic and a
Petoskey staple. He recommends the Denver wrap!
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Roast & Toast
309 E Lake StOur son's favorite breakfast spot. It's eclectic and a
Petoskey staple. He recommends the Denver wrap!
FOOD TRUCKS! Always guaranteed to be a fun atmosphere
with great food choices!
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The Back Lot Beer Garden
425 Michigan StFOOD TRUCKS! Always guaranteed to be a fun atmosphere
with great food choices!
Two of our daughter's number one choices...always!
Authentic Mexican food with views of the water. They say
to get the enchilada platter, and you won't be disappointed.
Jose's Authentic Mexican Restaurant
309 Petoskey StTwo of our daughter's number one choices...always!
Authentic Mexican food with views of the water. They say
to get the enchilada platter, and you won't be disappointed.
Outdoor Adventures
26 miles of bike/walking path extending from Harbor Springs to Charlevoix. You can pick up the bike path across the street from the condo. It will lead you into downtown Harbor Springs, Petoskey, or Charlevoix with views of the water and other scenic views along the way. Safe for bikers or for
walkers. We may see you out there!
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Little Traverse Wheelway
Little Traverse Wheelway26 miles of bike/walking path extending from Harbor Springs to Charlevoix. You can pick up the bike path across the street from the condo. It will lead you into downtown Harbor Springs, Petoskey, or Charlevoix with views of the water and other scenic views along the way. Safe for bikers or for
walkers. We may see you out there!
Crooked Tree Golf Club
600 Crooked Tree DrBoyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain RdBoyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland RdNubs Nob Ski Resort
500 Nubs Nob RdTake a tour of Little Traverse Bay on the pointer boat. It takes off from "The Pier" restaurant. Reservations required.
The Pointer Boat
102 E Bay StTake a tour of Little Traverse Bay on the pointer boat. It takes off from "The Pier" restaurant. Reservations required.
Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center
3377 US-31PETOSKEY STONE HUNTER'S HEAVEN! The secret to finding them to is get them wet to help the fossil formation show up!
Magnus Park
901 W Lake StPETOSKEY STONE HUNTER'S HEAVEN! The secret to finding them to is get them wet to help the fossil formation show up!
A family owned farmer's market with fresh produce . If you are visiting during the fall, the views of the colorful countryside is worth the trip!
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Bill's Farm Market
4450 E Mitchell RdA family owned farmer's market with fresh produce . If you are visiting during the fall, the views of the colorful countryside is worth the trip!
Worship
Trinity Missionary Church
600 Division RoadServices Start Sunday mornings at 10:00 am.
Make sure to look for us!
Shopping
Downtown Petoskey Shopping District
200 Petoskey StreetSturgeon River Pottery
3031 Charlevoix AveEntertainment
Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre
275 E Main StMarinas and Boat Rentals
Windjammer Marina
3520 US-31If you are renting a boat or need a place to keep your trailer, this is the place, just down from the condo.
Ryde Marine
9088 Marina DrIf you are renting a boat or need a place to keep your trailer, this is the place, just down from the condo.