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Activities & Attractions in Boyne City
The great outdoors surrounds Boyne City. Love to ski? Boyne Mountain is just a few minutes away. Golfer? Yes, Boyne City has golf! Ski in the winter, hunt for morels in the spring, sail on Lake Charlevoix in the summer, and golf surrounded by fabulous foliage in the fall.
Here’s a sampling of the many activities and attractions Boyne City has to offer:
Young State Park
Young State Park, outside Boyne City, is a ‘year round delight for campers, hikers, snow lovers, swimmers, and nature lovers.
Campers come back year after year to stay at one of the park’s three campgrounds. There are two trails that offer great hiking and, during the winter, snowshoe hikes and cross country skiing. Because the park is located on the east end of Lake Charlevoix, it’s a great place to sit on the beach or go fishing or boating.

Cross-Country Skiing
Boyne City boasts trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing that are spectacular. Many outfitters Up North rent cross country skis and snow shoes. Two of the popular spots for cross-country skiing in Boyne City are Avalanche Mountain Preserve and Young State Park. There are many more trails nearby in Boyne Falls and Charlevoix.
Activities & Attractions in Northern Michigan

Searching for Petoskey Stones in Northern Michigan
A visit to Northern Michigan is not complete without a walk along the Lake Michigan in search of Petoskey stones.

Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island
Fort Mackinac is open from May-October and includes buildings restored their original look after the fort’s occupation by the British

Antiques
Shop Northern Michigan antiques shops, art galleries, and furniture stores for home furnishings that are unique and affordable.

M-119 Tunnel of Trees
Take a beautiful color tour as you travel under a tunnel of colorful trees along M-119 from Harbor Springs to Cross Village.

Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park
Historic Mill Creek Discover Park has 625 acres along Lake Huron, 3.5 miles of hiking trails, a reconstructed saw mill, mill dam, and more.

Cross Country Skiing in Charlevoix & Boyne City
With woods, dunes, and frozen lakes, the trails near Charlevoix and Boyne City are the places to cross country ski from December-March.

Cruise the Inland Waterway from Near Lake Michigan to Lake Huron
This Inland Waterway covers 38.2 miles from outside of Petoskey to Cheboygan. Find state parks, fishing, swimming, and more along the way.

The Trillium Up North are a Beautiful Site
Acres and acres of Northern Michigan are abloom with trillium during May, only adding to the beauty of spring Up North!
Northern Michigan Arts Scene
West Michigan is home to numerous artists with so many different talents. Groovy music, vivid paintings, gorgeous photography, and more!

Petoskey’s Bear River Valley Recreation Area
This 36 acre, 1.5 mile long Bear River Valley in Petoskey is truly spectacular and filled with natural beauty and things to do.