Harbor Springs, Michigan

1. Tunnel of Trees - M-119

The M-119 Heritage Route is also known famously as the “Tunnel of Trees” and travels from Cross Village to Harbor Springs, Michigan. This route features a beautiful display along the roadway of northern hardwoods, thus creating a feeling of driving through a tunnel of sorts. The M-119’s dramatic curves and turns, stunning vistas, and rolling terrain have made the Tunnel of Trees a popular drive for visitors to Northern Michigan. It’s also designated as a Scenic Heritage Route of the state due to the views, which include Lake Michigan outlooks among many other sights, along the approximately 27.5-mile drive.

2. Nub's Nob

Nub's Nob is one of the most award-winning ski resorts in Michigan over the past two decades, known for delivering a friendly and first-class snowboard and ski experience for people of all skill levels. More than fifty slopes are spread out across three peaks, ranging from gentle trails to legendary steeps. The friendly crew, the Midwest’s most highly decorated snowmaking and snow grooming, and varied terrain provide something for skiers and snowboarders of all ages. In addition to the slopes, Nub’s Nob offers snowboard and ski lessons, rental recruitment, both day and night cross-country skiing, and night skiing.

500 Nubs Nob Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: 231-526-2131

3. The New York

Located in downtown Harbor Springs, The New York Restaurant serves a menu of eclectic cuisine within a comfortable setting that overlooks the waterfront of Little Traverse Bay. This local dining establishment is known in the area for its talented bartenders, attentive and professional wait staff, and fine gourmet dining. The New York opens for dinner seven days a week starting at 5:00pm and offers nightly dinner and appetizers specials in addition to its regular menu, and while the food may be considered upscale, diners don’t need to worry about any fancy dress code to have a meal here.

101 State St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: 231-526-1904

4. Sam's Graces Cafe

Sam's Graces Café operates on the belief that the additional effort in making homemade food rather than something from a box or bag is “well worth the extra effort.” This local eatery in Harbor Springs, Michigan uses the most minimally processed and highest quality ingredients they can find to create tasty dishes. The meat they use comes from small Michigan family farms, and the dairy and produce used is as local and seasonal as the cafe can get. The menu at Sam’s Graces Cafe is focused on dishes that let the food speak for itself instead of complicated recipes.

324 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: 231-489-8278