| What to do on your vacation? There
is an endless list of things to do in northern Michigan
whether you are here summer, winter, spring or fall. |
Activities
• Beaches • Boat
Charters • Ferries
• Golf
Skiing-Sledding-Skating
• Water Parks
Activities
- Harbor
Springs Community Pool
327 East Bluff Street, Harbor Springs
231-526-9212
- Just
A Plain Farm
5055 Gill Road, Brutus
231-537-2302
Hayrides, pumpkins and corn maze; mid-September through
October 31st
- Petoskey State Park [map]
Beaches, Camping, Hiking Trails
- Pond
Hill Farm
5581 S. Lake Shore, Harbor Springs
231-526-3276
- Raven
Hill Discovery Center [map]
04737 Fuller Road, East Jordan
231-536-3369
Hands-on museum with emphasis on science, history
and the arts. Includes live animal exhibits and many
activities.
- Romanik’s Ranch [map]
10941 Weadock Road, Levering
231-627-6106
Nature and farm life, including hayrides, buffalo
and elk herds, petting farm, playground, rustic barn
and Chuckwagon.
- Skydive Harbor Springs
Harbor Springs Airport, Harbor Springs
231-330-3483 or 231-526-9985
- Tunnel of Trees
Incredible fall colors between Harbor Springs and
Cross Village.
Beaches
- Bliss Township Beach
Bliss On Lake Michigan, north of Cross Village
- Boyne City Beach
Boyne City On Lake Charlevoix; downtown, restrooms
- Cross Village Beach
Cross Village On Lake Michigan, off M-119, north of
Harbor Springs
- Depot Beach
Lake Charlevoix, downtown Charlevoix; seasonal lifeguard;
restrooms
- Ferry Avenue Beach
Charlevoix
On Lake Charlevoix, downtown. Lifeguard attended seasonally.
Restrooms.
- Good Hart Beach
Good Hart, on Lake Michigan, off M-119, north of Harbor
Springs
- Lake Michigan Beach
In Charlevoix on Lake Michigan. Lifeguard attended
seasonally. Close to town and ice cream, too!
- Magnus City Park Beach
Petoskey on Little Traverse Bay; restrooms
- Mt. McSauba Beach
Charlevoix on Lake Michigan; sand dunes, wildlife
sanctuary
- Readmond Township Beach
Good Hart on Lake Michigan; off M-119 north of Harbor
Springs
- State Park Beaches
At each of five state parks (Petoskey, Wilderness,
Young, Fisherman's Island, Burt Lake) located within
the area. All but Burt Lake also have hiking trails.
Small to medium size dunes at Petoskey State Park.
Daily park entrance fees apply.
- Tannery Beach
Boyne City
Dog friendly
- Thorne Swift Nature Preserve
Harbor Springs
Pristine beach on Lower Shore Drive. $2.00 parking
fee, hiking trails
- Walloon Lake Beach
Walloon Lake Village, off M-75. Restrooms and playground
across the road.
- West Park Beach
Bay Harbor
Very rocky beach accessible only by hiking trail
- Zoll Street Beach
Harbor Springs on Little Traverse Bay, downtown; leashed
pets welcome
- Zorn Park
Harbor Springs on Little Traverse Bay, downtown; restrooms
Boat Charters
- Great
Lakes Charters
Bay Harbor Lake Marina, Slip #43, Bay Harbor
231-547-0700
Alyssa B., a 39 foot Landmark Trawler yacht; pre-scheduled
and private tours
- Sunshine
Charters
City Dock #32, Charlevoix
231-547-0266
Ferries
- Arnold
Line
St. Ignace & Mackinaw City Docks
800-542-8528
Ferry service to Mackinac Island; May - October
- Beaver
Island Boat Company
Charlevoix
888-446-4095
Passage from Charlevoix to Beaver Island (32 miles);
guided tours of "America's Emerald Isle".
Mid-April to December.
- Ironton Ferry
Ironton
231-547-7200
This five-minute, 100-yard voyage across the South
Arm of Lake Charlevoix. April to December; nominal
fee.
- Shepler's
Mackinac Island Ferry
Mackinaw City & St. Ignace Docks
800-828-6157; May through October
- Star
Line Ferry
St. Ignace & Mackinaw City Docks
800-638-9892
Serving Mackinac Island; May-October
Golf
Skiing - Sledding - Skating
- Nub's
Nob [map]
500 Nub's Nob Road, Harbor Springs
231-526-2131
Downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snow shoeing
- Boyne
Highlands [map]
Highland Drive, Harbor Springs
800-GO-BOYNE
Downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snow shoeing
& tubing
- Petoskey State Park [map]
Cross country skiing
- Petoskey Winter Sports Park [map]
Sledding, bump-jumping & ice skating
- Harbor Springs Kiwanis Park [map]
Sledding, ice skating
Water Parks
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