Petoskey, MI

Crooked Tree Arts Center was founded in 1971 in Petoskey, Michigan, under the name Crooked Tree Arts Council. Its goal is to encourage and support artistic activities for residents of Charlevoix and Emmet counties. The Center has four galleries, a dance studio, a theater, classrooms for classes in arts, dance and music, a culinary arts kitchen and more. The art galleries are free and open to the public. The name Crooked Tree comes from the local landmark important to the indigenous peoples of Northern Michigan. The hope of the founding members of the Center was that the center would also become a gathering place for those within the community interested in the arts and would also become a local landmark, this time for the arts in Northern Michigan.

461 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: 231-347-4337

Walloon Lake Winery is one of Emmet Counties’ newest wineries. It is located on Dennis Farms, a family farm located just outside Petoskey, Michigan, in Resort Township, less than one mile from beautiful Walloon Lake. This modern winery is focused on creating the high quality wines made from cold-hardy grape varieties. The winery production facility and tasting room are surrounded by 36 acres of rolling hills, with about five acres planted with hardy Marquette grapes. The first Marquette grapes were planted in 2013. The winery is a perfect spot for weddings and other big social events and celebrations, with a covered pavilion, room in the winery and back patio.

3149 Intertown Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: 231-622-8645

Located on 80 acres near Petoskey Michigan, Maple Moon Sugarbush Winery is the only maple winery in the States. This family farm is nestled on the edge of the mature sugar maple grove, and it offers a true “up north” atmosphere in a beautiful setting unlike any other winery. The wines are fermented with the sugars in the maple syrup and the product varies from semi dry to sweet. These intriguing original wines are complex but surprisingly smooth and are receiving rave reviews. There are currently nine vintages of wine and a maple ginger hard cider. The farm offers free tours every day when they are open. Visitors can learn how maple syrup gets converted from maple taps to a table and can purchase farm’s other products - maple syrup, maple cream, maple candy, honey, jam, salsa and sauces. Maple production happens most of March and April. The rest of the year visitors can enjoy nature walks, snowshoeing, educational tours, bonfires and wine tasting. The farm is only closed in January.

4454 Atkins Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: 231-487-9058

The Bay View Association is an unincorporated resort seasonal community with residence limited to May through October. Many current cottage owners represent the third and forth generations of their families. It is located outside Petoskey, Michigan, on the shore of Little Traverse Bay. Bay View was founded in 1875 by Michigan Methodists to serve as a camp meeting “for scientific and intellectual culture, and for the promotion of the Christian religion and morality.” The Bay View community consist of about 440 cottages and 30 community-owned buildings. There are two hotels - Stafford's Bay View Inn established in 1886, and The Terrace Inn. There is also a post office, beach with a swim area, children's pool and a sail house. Bay View Music Festival held every year is the longest reigning music festival in the States. Festival students come from all 50 states and many foreign countries.

1715 Encampment Ave., P.O. Box 583, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: 231-347-6225

Bill's Farm Market is a neighborhood farmers market in Petoskey, Michigan, providing locals with fresh, home-grown goodness for the last 100 years. Bill’s Farm Market is located about four miles east of the water’s edge, on US 31. The farm was owned and operated by McMaster’s family, started by Bill’s great grandfather, who emigrated here from Germany. The market provides colorful, fragrant fresh-picked flowers daily, locally grown, seasonal produce, handmade jams, jellies, honey, maple syrup, marmalades, fresh herbs, wreaths, swags, trees, garland and greenery. In the summer, Bill’s famous sweet corn, potatoes and tomatoes are available. As the days grow shorter, pumpkins and squash are ready to be picked up. When the snow falls, the farm looks like a romantic postcard with a Christmas tree and wreath farm.

4450 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: 231-347-6735