Things To Do
The Village at Bay Harbor
Whether you are staying in town or not, enjoy the Village at Bay Harbor! There is boutique shopping, art galleries, Mammoth Distilling, and SIP Wine Shop. Try Maple + Batter for breakfast and NOMAD. for dinner.
Little Traverse Wheelway
Bike, walk, or rollerblade the Little Traverse Wheelway (LTW)! The paved, 26-mile trail from Charlevoix to Petoskey and then Harbor Springs leads through parks and weaves along the waterfront. If you are not staying at the Inn, you can rent bikes from Bahnhof Sport or Latitude 45.
Bahnhof Sport
Enjoy the water (weather permitting)! Paddleboarding, waterbikes, and kayaks with delivery to Sunset Beach.
Little Traverse Bay Ferry
Take a boat ride from the Bay Harbor Marina to Petoskey and Harbor Springs! A great option for a sunset cruise. The ferry takes about 30 minutes to get from Bay Harbor to Petoskey and then about 20 minutes from Petoskey to Harbor Springs.
Fishing & Boating Charters
Charter a boat for a fishing trip or leisurely day on Lake Michigan! Plumber's Helper, Northern Exposure, and Rodzilla all operate out of the Bay Harbor Marina.
Crooked Tree Golf Club
Go golfing! Amazing courses surround the Village in every direction. Crooked Tree is close by, but feel free to venture to Boyne Mountain (two 18-hole courses) or the Highlands (four 18-hole courses and one 9-hole course).
Mackinac Island
Take a memorable day trip before or after the wedding weekend and see why folks call Mackinac the "crown jewel" of the Great Lakes! Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry and Arnold Transit Company offer passenger ferries back and forth from the mainland every 30 minutes or so. Plan for a one-hour car ride from the Village to the docks in Mackinaw City. The ferry ride takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
John Cross Fisheries
Pick up some fresh whitefish dip and try the catch of the day at our favorite seafood market!
Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen
Take a free tour where the magic happens! Samples included. You can also grab ice cream and fudge from one of their many shops in the area.
Boyne Valley Vineyards
Try some of the famous northern Michigan wineries! Boyne Valley is our favorite, but you seriously cannot go wrong with Gabriel Farms Winery, Walloon Lake Winery, Gypsy Distillery, Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery, Mackinaw Trail Winery, Spare Key Winery, Rudbeckia Winery, Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery, and Resort Pike Cidery & Winery.
Petoskey Brewing Company
The local beer scene is worth checking out. PBC is nearby, but there is also Beards Brewery and other fun spots including Mackinaw Trail Brewery, Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery, and Four Labs Beer & Cider. The premier brewery of northern Michigan, Short's Brewing Company, has two locations in Bellaire and Elk Rapids, which are both about an hour's drive from Bay Harbor.