Petoskey Beaches & Parks
The Petoskey area of Northern Michigan has parks, waterfront, and riverfront areas that are just waiting to be explored!
Fishing Pond for Kids | Northern Michigan Guides stock photo
The one acre pond is 65 feet deep, filled with trout, and includes a wheelchair ramp and fishing platform.
A project of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the City of Petoskey and the Miller Van-Winkle Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the lime kiln, spring fed pond is stocked with retired broodstock trout from the Oden State Fish Hatchery.
The waterfront park is a popular Northern Michigan spot a waterfall, marina, Little Traverse Wheelway, picnic area, benches, pedestrian tunnel to the Gaslight District, and more. The pond has been a fixture of Petoskey’s Bayfront park for decades but now it has a different angle for young anglers: fishing!
The Petoskey area of Northern Michigan has parks, waterfront, and riverfront areas that are just waiting to be explored!
A walking tour of Petoskey actually is a history lesson as many of the buildings date from the 1870’s to the 1930’s.
Petoskey is a small community nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay and has many activities and attractions to see..
Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.
Within the historic Chicago/West Michigan railroad depot in Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum is a history filled gem.
North Central Michigan College’s Natural Area in Petoskey includes over five miles of trails that run through unique habitats.
Get the sleds and the skates out, put on the cold weather clothes, and enjoy sledding and ice skating in Northern Michigan.
The Mackinac Bridge is the 10th largest suspension bridge (over water) in the world and connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula.
With Lake Michigan on one side and Lake Huron on the other side, Mackinaw City is a true Great Lake’s spot with lots of things to do!
The Mackinac Bridge is the 10th largest suspension bridge (over water) in the world and connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula.
With woods, dunes, and frozen lakes, the trails near Charlevoix and Boyne City are the places to cross country ski from December-March.
Arch Rock is a geologic wonder on Mackinac Island and stands 146′ over the Lake Huron shoreline- nearly 15 stories tall.
This 28-mile scenic highway running between Atwood and Boyne Falls known as the Breezeway draws visitors because it is gorgeous.
When visiting Northern Michigan, be sure to ride one of the local Lake Michigan ferries. It’s an adventure that should be on every travelers’ Up North bucket list!
Why do people enjoy being up north so much? Find out what makes being up north feel special with our list of Northern Michigan specialties.