
What Makes Up North Special
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.
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Chambers of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureaus serve to help travelers plan their vacations and find what they’re most interested in during their stay. West Michigan has many organizations like these that are happy and ready to help you before and during your trip.
Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce, 115 S. Lake St, Boyne City, MI, 49712, (231) 582-6222
Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, 109 Mason St., Charlevoix, MI, 49720, (231) 547-2101
Charlevoix Visitors Center, 109 Mason St., Charlevoix, MI, 49720, (800) 367-8557
East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce, 100 Main St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, (231) 536-7351
East Jordan Visitor’s Center, 211 Main St., East Jordan, MI, 49727, (231) 536-4587
Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce, 319 West Main St., Gaylord, MI, 49734, (989) 732-6333
Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, 118 E. Main St., Harbor Springs, MI, 49740, (231) 526-7999
Indian River Chamber of Commerce, 3435 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI, 49749, (231) 238-9325
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, 7274 Main St., Mackinac Island, MI, 49757, (906) 847-3783
Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce, 707 N. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701, (231) 436-5574
Mackinaw City Chamber of Tourism, Inc., 312 S. Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701, (800) 577-3113 |
Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau, 401 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI, 49770, (231) 348-2755
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, 401 East Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI, 49770, (231) 347-4150
St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce, 560 N. State St., St Ignace, MI 49781
Walloon Lake Association & Conservancy, 4060 N. M-75 Ste. 102, Walloon Lake, MI, 49796, (231) 535-6112

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.

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

The Headlands, just west of Mackinaw City, is one of six International Dark Sky Parks in the U.S. and one of nine in the world.

McGulpin Rock, near Mackinaw City, has been used as a navigational tool by explorers and mariners since before the Pilgrims landed.

The arts, history and many types of entertainment in Northern Michigan mean visitors can enjoy fabulous music, theatre, and culture.

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 majestic and historic Grand Hotel is one of the first sights visitors see as they head into the harbor on Mackinac Island.

Mackinaw City’s Heritage Village lets visitors explore life in the Straits of Mackinac as it was during the era of 1880-1917.

Just a short drive from Harbor Springs or Petoskey are more than a dozen Northern Michigan cross country ski trails in Emmet County.