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Petoskey’s Sunset Park just off U.S. 31 near downtown Petoskey is just as its name implies: a fabulous place to watch the sun set into Little Traverse Bay.
Just below the bluff is the Bayfront Sunset Park. Here you can watch the sunset at a different angle closer to the water. Stroll along the waterfront or near the waterfall.
Bayfront Park extends from Petoskey’s marina along the waterfront. There is ample parking and places to picnic or play frisbee. The Little Traverse Wheelway runs through this magnificent waterfront park. Visit the Little Traverse History Museum, also located along the waterfront.
Bear River Valley Recreation Area is just across Lake Street from the Bayfront Park. Stretching along the Bear River as it opens into Little Traverse Bay, this is the place where fishermen (and women!) gather to bring home dinner, kayak, bike, walk, hike, and more. A $2.4 million project completed in 2011 makes the Bear River Valley Recreation Area truly spectacular.
Magnus Park, located on Lake Street beneath Northern Michigan Regional Hospital (located on the bluff above) has camping, picnicking and a rocky shoreline to hunt for Petoskey Stones. The Little Traverse Wheelway runs through Magnus Park.
And, course, the Petoskey State Park is one of Michigan’s premier state parks complete with camping, hiking, a fabulous beach, and lots of Petoskey stones waiting to be found! The Petoskey State Park is year ’round destination.
Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.
Crooked Tree Arts Center is a place where artists from northern Michigan can display their talents and artwork to the public.
This 36 acre, 1.5 mile long Bear River Valley in Petoskey is truly spectacular and filled with natural beauty and things to do.
North Central Michigan College’s Natural Area in Petoskey includes over five miles of trails that run through unique habitats.
Within the historic Chicago/West Michigan railroad depot in Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum is a history filled gem.
A walking tour of Petoskey actually is a history lesson as many of the buildings date from the 1870’s to the 1930’s.