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September 10, 2022
Petoskey, MI

Emily & Chris

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Bay View is a special community perched on Little Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan. It's a Chautauqua community whose old Victorian cottages will transport you back to a simpler way of life. We can't wait for you to soak in the world-class sunsets and experience the charm of Northern Michigan. Just down the road from Bay View is the lively Petoskey Downtown area. Walk down E Lake Street to check out the shopping, and over to the Backlot Beer Garden to watch a game and grab food from the many food trucks. Harbor Springs is just across the bay (about a 15 minute drive) and is one of the most quaint and beautiful towns in America. (Biased? Perhaps a bit.) Below find some of our other local favorites for activities and dining. I think anyone who knows the Davis family knows how much we love this place, and we're so excited to share it with all of you. Reach out if you have any questions!

Petoskey Downtown Historic District

Petoskey, MI 49770

Harbor Springs

Harbor Springs, MI 49740

About a 15 minute drive from Petoskey. The cutest town and worth just heading down to the waterfront and exploring.

The Backlot Petoskey

425 Michigan St, Petoskey, MI 49770

The best spot downtown Petoskey to grab a beer -- full of awesome food trucks. Try Happy's Tacos!

Chandler's A Restaurant

215 1/2 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
, (231) 347-2981

One of our favorite Petoskey restaurants

Populace Coffee

207 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
, (231) 489-8336

Best coffee in town IMO

Tom's Mom's Cookies

267 South Spring Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
, (231) 526-6606

Noggin Room Pub

118 Lewis Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
, (231) 622-8887

Downstairs bar in the Perry with live music, popcorn and many beers on tap

Roast & Toast

309 East Lake Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
, (231) 347-7767

Classic coffee and breakfast

Gurney's Harbor Bottle Shop

215 East Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
, (231) 526-5472

A liquor store with a deli (the BEST sandwiches)

Pour Kitchen & Bar

422 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
, (231) 881-9800

Another favorite restaurant

McLean and Eakin

307 East Lake Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
, (231) 347-1180

Favorite bookstore on the planet :)

The Paper Station Bistro

145 East Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
, (231) 242-4680

Another good restaurant

Beards Brewery

215 East Lake Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
, (231) 753-2221

Stafford's Pier Restaurant

102 East Bay Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
, (231) 526-6201

Beautiful restaurant on the water in Harbor Springs -- check out Dudley's Deck for a cocktail and apps

Petoskey Brewing

1844 Harbor-Petoskey Road, Petoskey, MI 49770
, (231) 753-2057

Petoskey State Park

Petoskey State Park, MI 49740

To hit the beach and check out the sand dunes

Small Batch At The Cupola

340 State Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
, (231) 242-4686

Favorite for lunch

Lavender Hill Farm

7354 Horton Bay Road North, Boyne City, MI 49712
, (231) 582-3784

Beautiful farm with beers and ciders

Gabriel Farms & Winery

2800 East Mitchell Road, Petoskey, MI 49770
, (231) 622-8880

Just up the road from Bay View. A beautiful farm with a winery (and good beers) in a rustic (but renovated) barn.

Pond Hill Farm

5699 South Lake Shore Drive Harbor Springs, MI 49740,

Barrel Back Restaurant

4069 Michigan 75, Walloon Lake, MI 49796
, (231) 535-6000

Looking right over the water just down the road on Walloon Lake

Hidden River Golf & Casting Club

7688 Maple River Road, Brutus, MI 49716
, (231) 529-4653

Odawa Casino

1760 Lears Road, Petoskey, MI 49770
, (877) 442-6464

If you're feeling lucky!

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