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The Petoskey Area in northern Michigan is home to a variety of accommodation options in Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Bay Harbor, Bay View, Alanson, Boyne City, and Boyne Falls. Whether you’re looking for a stay along the lakeshore or somewhere closer to one of the downtown areas, there are several options to choose from. Take a look at all lodging options on their website.

Hotels & Motels
The Petoskey Area has a wide range of full-service hotels and motels located throughout the region. Depending on what your preferences are for your hotel, you should be able to find everything you're looking for with options that include an indoor pool, hot tub, on-site dining, a quaint fireplace lounge, or complimentary breakfast.

Historic Hotels & Inns
Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Bay View historic hotels and inns date back to 1886, when the Petoskey Area was a budding vacation destination. In downtown Petoskey, you can experience the Perry Hotel, built in 1899, with 75 uniquely elegant guest rooms, a casual pub with live entertainment, and outside terrace dining. Harbor Springs' mainstay is the historic Colonial Inn that was established in 1894. Seasonally open through the end of October, guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast in be Colonial Inn's Main Inn Dining Hall and enjoy the perfect nightcap at the new 1894 Bar. Bay View is a National Historic Landmark and famed Chautauqua-style community with two historic inns, Stafford’s Bay View Inn and Terrace Inn. Both immerse guests in the historic nature of the area and offer onsite dining at the Roselawn Dining Room and the 1911 Restaurant at The Terrace Inn.

Resorts
Added amenities and on-site activities transform area accommodations into the stunning resorts that they are. Check out places like Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls, the Inn at Bay Harbor, The Highlands at Harbor Springs, and the Village Suites in Bay Harbor. Home to unrivaled golf experiences, water fun, biking and hiking trails, spa amenities, and more, these resorts make for an amazing vacation in northern Michigan.

Vacation Rentals & Condos
Coming to the Petoskey area with the whole family or even extended family? Sometimes it can be nice to stay in accommodations similar to what you have at home – like a vacation rental or condo! Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Boyne Falls, and Bay Harbor all have wonderful vacation homes and condos to choose from for your dream vacation.

Eat & Drink

Hyper-local, unrivaled food and beverage experiences can be found around every corner in the Petoskey Area! The restaurants, breweries, and wineries in this region will make your northern Michigan vacation even more special. 

Restaurants & Cafés

From casual restaurants for the whole family, to fancier culinary delights, there is something for all tastes and  preferences. There are many different coffee shops and cafes to choose from as well.

Wineries

16 northern Michigan wineries make up the Petoskey Wine Region that you are sure to love. Some must-stop wineries are Boyne Valley Vineyards, Petoskey Farms, and Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery. Feeling like you may need a tour and a designated driver? There are a few wine tour shuttle companies that can help you out.

Breweries & Spirits

The Petoskey Area is home to 9 unique craft breweries to try including Petoskey Brewing, Beards Brewery, and Elder Piper Beer & Cider to name a few. For locally distilled spirits, visit Gypsy Distillery in Petoskey or Muskrat Distilling in Boyne City. Each of these offer their own unique flavors and tasting room experiences.

Area Hikes & Bike Rides

All skill levels are welcome on the hiking and biking trails of the Petoskey Area. Come for the adventure, stay for the picturesque views. 

Avalanche Mountain Preserve

If you're looking for a breathtaking scenic overlook to enjoy the fall beauty, look no further than Avalanche Mountain Preserve near downtown Boyne City. Take the 462 steps to the top viewing platform for unparalleled views of the Boyne Valley and Lake Charlevoix or take the long route and hike the switchbacks and trails up to the top. For mountain bikers, there are also over 3 miles of trails for riding.

Little Traverse Wheelway

The Little Traverse Wheelway is a 26-mile paved trail that leads through beautiful parks, elegant Bay Harbor, the Petoskey waterfront, historic Bay View, and ends in Harbor Springs. There are several places along the way to pick up the trail, popular with bikers, walkers, and even rollerbladers.

Offield Family Viewlands

Little Traverse Conservancy's Offield Family Viewlands is one of the highest points to overlook Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay in the Petoskey Area. A former golf course returned to its natural state, visitors can expect more than 4.5 miles of hiking trails and 5.2 miles of mountain bike flow track.

Deadman's Hill Overlook and Trail Loop

Just south of Boyne Falls, along the Jordan Valley portion of the North Country Trail you can find a trailhead called Deadman’s Hill. Take a short walk to the viewing platform of a scenic overlook from Deadman’s Hill of the Jordan Valley and winding Jordan River. Or if you’re feeling up for a three-mile hike with some challenging inclines, hike the loop that starts and ends at this trailhead.

Fall Attractions

From well-known must-sees to hidden gems, the Petoskey Area is full of great attractions. This fall, take a look at some seasonal and year-round favorites!

Tunnel of Trees, scenic M-119

This scenic 20-mile drive along M-119 is known as the “Tunnel of Trees” due to the canopy of trees that create the look of a tunnel throughout many portions of the route. From Harbor Springs north to Cross Village this winding road snakes its way along Lake Michigan shoreline creating unparalleled fresh water coastal views. In the distance, you may even be lucky enough to see views of Beaver Island and area lighthouses. Along the route, make sure to stop at the quaint towns of Harbor Springs, Good Hart, and Cross Village that provide one-of-a-kind shopping and dining.

Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs

Located just five miles north of downtown Harbor Springs along M-119 is Pond Hill Farm – a winery, brewery, café, and market with great fall activities for visitors of all ages. Wonder the grounds for free and feed the farm animals for a small fee. Or if you’re sticking around for a while during their Farm Festival Weekend, you can experience pumpkin bowling, pumpkin smashing, apple cannons and one of the area’s largest corn mazes.

Petoskey Stone Hunting

The Petoskey Stone is Michigan’s state stone, distinguished by a unique hexagonal pattern that can be found on the stone’s surface. This pattern comes from the fossilized remains of coral polyps that lived about 350 million years ago. Today, these stones are a fun, sometimes challenging souvenir to search for along the Petoskey Area’s lakeshore.

Petoskey Stones are found wherever rocks turn up throughout the area and are most easily found when wet. However, some of the best hunting places are the beaches at Bayfront Park and Magnus Park – City Beach.

Sky Bridge Michigan

Welcomed to Boyne Mountain Resort in 2022, SkyBridge Michigan is renowned as the world's longest timber towered pedestrian suspension bridge. The year-round attraction is accessible by chairlift ride to the summit of the ski hill and at 118-feet high and 1,200-feet long you will experience breathtaking valley views. Don't forget to check out the programming at the top of the bridge and enjoy the views at either the SkyBridge food truck or the Eagle's Nest.

Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen, Petoskey

Kilwins is a local sweets store that serves high-quality chocolates, ice cream, and confections. The original Kilwins was opened in downtown Petoskey in 1947, and since then it has expanded opening over 160 franchise locations in 28 states. Make no mistake though, Petoskey is home to the original! The Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen is located in Petoskey offers a firsthand look at the way these sweets are made on their daily Chocolate Tours.