Things To Do
eat & drink (Harbor Springs)
Pierson's (casual dinner) Bar Harbor (casual dinner) The New York (more upscale dinner, great martini at the bar) The Pier (drinks on the deck or a more upscale dinner inside) Turkey's (pizza and charm) Johan's Bakery (bagels & donuts & coffee -- we love the cinnamon rolls) Birch Tree Bakery (coffee & baked goods) Gurney's (liquor store with the best sandwiches -- anticipate a line if you're stopping here on Saturday morning!) Tom's Mom's Cookies (delicious!) Pond Hill Farm (north of town, wood-fired pizza, beer, wine, very family-friendly) Legs Inn (far north of town, longstanding Polish institution with zany decor - where we danced together for the first time!)
things to do (Harbor Springs)
Zoll Beach (our favorite spot for a dip - dog friendly) Zorn Beach (city beach - no dogs - very kid friendly) Walk along Bluff Dr (scenic stretch near Choinski North) Between the Covers (the best bookstore on earth! - owned by a friend) Belle Aquatic (beautiful jewelry - owned by a friend) Dressed Boutique (cute clothes - owned by a friend) Shayground (playground at the elementary school if you're traveling with children) Harbor Springs Farmer's Market (Saturday 9 AM - 1 PM, on Main St) Wequetonsing waterfront (beautiful spot to walk or bike along Beach Drive - check out the big green dock where Nicole taught sailingn) Touring Gear (rent bikes) Pond Hill Farm (family-friendly farm with beer, wine, hiking paths, and goats - where we had our engagement party!) Little Traverse Bay Ferry (schedule a ferry ride in advance) The Outfitter (outdoors shop to rent kayaks, paddleboards, etc) Community Yoga hosted by Harbor Yoga (donation based class in Shay Park 9 AM Saturday - run by a friend)
eat & drink (Petoskey)
Mitchell St Pub (the home of our afterparty & a great spot to sidle up the bar) Julienne Tomatoes (to grab lunch) Grain Train (for grab and go sandwiches and other various "health food") The Back Lot (food trucks & draft beer -- we love the lamb cheeseburger taco from Happy's Tacos) Roast & Toast (coffee, lunch, 90s vibes -- we love the avocado BLT) Beards Brewery (scenic views and tasty brews) Petoskey Brewery (beers & burgers between Petoskey & Harbor Springs) Chandler's (upscale dinner & brunch) Noggin Room (basement bar with live music under The Perry)
things to do (Petoskey)
Petoskey State Park (great beach that requires a state recreational pass) Petoskey waterfront (walk the docks & enjoy the sunset from the breakwall & take a swim) McLean & Eakin (a great bookstore)
basic needs
Points North (gas station/party store north of downtown Harbor) Harbor Springs Market (grocery store north of downtown Harbor) D&W Fresh Market (big grocery store between Petoskey and Harbor) Toski Sands (a perfect and small grocery store between Petoskey and Harbor) Grain Train (health food store with grab and go foods in downtown Petoskey)