Wilderness State Park on Lake Michigan
Wilderness State Park’s 2,582 acres of natural area and 4,492 acres of wilderness area make this a great place to explore all year ’round.
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Dog beach? Yes, in Harbor Springs at Zoll Street Beach. In Petoskey, Magnus Park is a great dog spot with pet friendly beach.
Campgrounds at the state parks with beaches such as Petoskey State Park, Wilderness State Park, or Fisherman’s Island State Park are dog friendly in the campgrounds. Dogs are not permitted on the beaches.
Stroll through the many shopping districts in Northern Michigan–Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, Indian River, Boyne City, Petoskey, Mackinaw City–and you’ll find water bowls, nearby parks, and even dog mitts for cleaning up after your dog.
Hike along the North Country Trail with your dog. During the summer months, Nub’s Nob is a great place for you and your dog to hike.
Pack the discs and the dog frisbee and head to one of Northern Michigan’s Disc Golf Courses.
Enjoy of one of these pet friendly hotels.
Americinn of Charlevoix, 800-634-3444
Best Western Thunderbird, Mackinaw City, 231-436-5433
Birchwood Inn, Harbor Springs, 231-526-2151, Birchwood Inn
Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs, 800-462-6963, Boyne Highlands
Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls, 800-462-6963
Charlevoix Inn & Suites, Charlevoix, 231-547-0300
Comfort Inn, Petoskey, 231-347-9191, Comfort Inn
Days Inn, Petoskey, 231-348-8375
Econo Lodge, Mackinaw City, 877-424-6423
Econo Lodge, Petoskey, 231-348-3324
Econo Lodge at the Bridge, Mackinaw City, 877-424-6423
Grace Grange Lodge & Stable, Petoskey, 231-347-5869
Holiday Inn Express, Mackinaw City, 231-436-7100
Holiday Inn Express, Petoskey, 800-497-0155
Inn at Grey Gables, Charlevoix, 231-547-2251
Stafford’s Crooked River Lodge & Suites, Alanson, 231-548-5000, Crooked River Lodge
The Beach House, Mackinaw City, 231-436-535
Wilderness State Park’s 2,582 acres of natural area and 4,492 acres of wilderness area make this a great place to explore all year ’round.
The Harsha House and the Charlevoix Depot Museum, run by the Charlevoix Historical Society, preserve much of Charlevoix’s rich history.
Summer’s not summer without a day at the beach and Northern Michigan offers some of the best beaches anywhere.
This 36 acre, 1.5 mile long Bear River Valley in Petoskey is truly spectacular and filled with natural beauty and things to do.
With miles of scenic trails terrain and local snowmobile clubs, Northern Michigan is the place to bring the snow sleds in the winter.
Get the sleds and the skates out, put on the cold weather clothes, and enjoy sledding and ice skating in Northern Michigan.
Crooked Tree Arts Center is a place where artists from northern Michigan can display their talents and artwork to the public.
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!
Beaver Island is located 32 miles offshore of Charlevoix, Michigan and is the largest island in Lake Michigan.