Activities & Attractions - Page 4 of 7 - Northern Michigan Guides

Maple Syrup Season

Spring brings lots of outdoor activities to Northern Michigan but one often ends up on pancakes: making maple syrup.

The Harbor Springs History Museum offers a unique look at the history of the community, starting with the first Catholic missionaries.

Summer’s not summer without a day at the beach and Northern Michigan offers some of the best beaches anywhere.

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

The Charlevoix Circle of Arts is a vibrant, cultural center in downtown Charlevoix that presents six major visual exhibits annually.

Get off the ferry from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace to Mackinac Island and the first thing you’ll see is the historic downtown area.

In Northern Michigan, you’ll find lighthouses where lighthouse keepers once lived and worked that have been restored and are open to visitors.

Built during World War II to haul heavy materials during the winter, the Icebreaker Mackinaw was in service for 62 years then became a museum.

The elegantly restored Cheboygan Opera House is an acoustically superb, Victorian theatre that presents entertainment of many genres.

Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.