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Bay Harbor Golf Club
Swing a club (or just enjoy the views with a Cart Cruise) on a course that was awarded by Forbes as "One of the Best Golf Resorts in America!"
Mushroom House Tours
Check out 28 Earl Young Mushroom Houses in open air GEM cars! Beep beep!
Little Traverse Wheelway
Beautiful 26 mile bike path! (Bike rentals are available nearby)
The Spa at Inn at Bay Harbor
Be sure to make time to relax at Michigan's largest spa!
Michigan Beach Park
Walk out to Charlevoix Lighthouse or search the sandy beach for Petoskey stones! You can also check out Bayfront Park or Petoskey State Park!
Village at Bay Harbor
Shopping, marina, and a distillery! Enjoy an easy stroll and dance under the market lights!
Symons General Store
There are tons of fun shops to explore in Downtown Petoskey and Downtown Charlevoix! We recommend popping in Symons!
High Five Spirits
High Five makes our new favorite gin, Petoskey Stone gin! Stop in for a sip!
Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery
There are over a dozen beautiful wineries in the area to try! Or stretch your vacay and travel 1.5h to beautiful Traverse City--where Austin proposed!
Tunnel of Trees
Locals say this relaxing drive is worth the detour!
Stafford's Pointer Boat
The Stafford's Pointer Boat offers leisurely, 75 minute, historical tours of Little Traverse Bay. Let Stafford's Pier Restaurant take care of you and cater your cruise with hors d’oeuvers and beverages.
Charlevoix Yacht Club
Yacht club members can watch the sailboats on Lake Charlevoix from this stunning new Yacht Club building, or anyone is welcome to picnic at the park next door!
Skybridge Michigan
For our adventure-seekers, you'll have to check out the "World's Longest Timber-Towered Suspension Bridge!" This new construction is a 1,203-foot long and 118-foot high pedestrian bridge! It'll be sure to take your breath away! Plan your trip accordingly, because there are tons of paved trails to check out here too!
Bear River Valley Recreation Park
This is the perfect spot to hike and picnic! 1.5 miles of paved and unpaved walking trails--check out this location for hiking, biking, or whitewater rafting!
Mackinac Island
Take a step back in time for the day and enjoy a horse drawn carriage tour, bike the 8 miles around the island, and devour all of the locally made fudge you can handle! (50 miles)
Boyne Zipline Adventures
Soar high on this 3 hour zipline adventure through the mountains (reservations are required!)
The Highlands Horseback Rides
Guided tours through beautiful trails on horseback
Little Traverse Historical Museum
Learn a little history about the area!
Walloon Lake Inn
Take a seat in their Adirondack chairs, order some apps, and cheers by Walloon Lake! Or enjoy fine dining and be serenaded by the pianist inside!
Michigan Breweries
For our craft beer drinkers, Michigan is in the top 5 for our number of craft breweries! Plan your own brewery tour!
Barrel Back Restaurant
Watch the boats pull right up to this happening restaurant and enjoy a beautiful sunset on Walloon Lake!
Torch Lake Café
Come hungry for tasty food and live music! And save time for an extra stop at Torch Lake itself to see a Pure Michigan gem—praised for its sandbars and bright turquoise water!
Boone's Long Lake Inn
Enjoy a legendary steak dinner out on a breathtaking patio tucked into the forest!
Chateau Grand Traverse
This is our favorite winery! Austin popped the question here on their stunning deck overlooking the vineyard! Our other favorite wineries include: Chateau Chantal, Bonobo, Rove, Bel Lago, Leelanau Cellars, and The Ridge at Verterra! Cheers!
Boathouse Restaurant
If you're trekking out to Traverse City, Boathouse Restaurant, Jolly Pumpkin, Scalawags, and Leelanau Cheese are some of our favorite spots!