• Where is Petoskey located?
    • Petoskey is a city and coastal resort community in Emmet County, Michigan, on the southeast shore of the Little Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Bear River.
  • What can visitors do at Petoskey State Park?
    • Petoskey State Park is a 33-acre park on the north side of Little Traverse Bay, a popular weekend destination for its lovely sandy beach, hiking trails, and many amenities.
  • What is the Bear River Valley Recreation Area?
    • The Bear River Valley Recreation Area is a 36-acre scenic area along the banks of the Bear River, in the heart of Petoskey.
  • What can visitors experience at Crooked Tree Arts Center?
    • Founded in 1971, Crooked Tree Arts Center features several galleries, a dance studio, a theater, classrooms for arts, dance, and music, a culinary arts kitchen, and more.

Things to Do:

1. Hike in Petoskey State Park

Hike in Petoskey State Park
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2. Go wine tasting at Mackinaw Trail Winery

Go wine tasting at Mackinaw Trail Winery
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3. Try your luck at Odawa Casino

Try your luck at Odawa Casino
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4. Explore Bear River Valley Recreation Area

Explore Bear River Valley Recreation Area
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5. On a rainy day, visit Crooked Tree Arts Center

On a rainy day, visit Crooked Tree Arts Center
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6. Taste award-winning wines at Walloon Lake Winery

Taste award-winning wines at Walloon Lake Winery
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7. Visit the only maple winery in the U.S.: Maple Moon Sugarbush Winery

Visit the only maple winery in the U.S.: Maple Moon Sugarbush Winery
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8. Check into Stafford's Bay View Inn

Check into Stafford's Bay View Inn
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9. Find fresh veggies at Bill's Farm Market

Find fresh veggies at Bill's Farm Market
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10. Connect with nature at Mccune Nature Preserve

Connect with nature at Mccune Nature Preserve
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11. See a live show at Great Lakes Center for the Arts

See a live show at Great Lakes Center for the Arts
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12. Admire art at Somebody's Gallery

Admire art at Somebody's Gallery
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13. Take your date to Petoskey Brewing

Take your date to Petoskey Brewing
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14. Enjoy great music and food at City Park Grill

Enjoy great music and food at City Park Grill
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15. Have dinner at Beards Brewery

Have dinner at Beards Brewery
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16. Take a break at American Spoon Cafe

Take a break at American Spoon Cafe
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