Searching for Petoskey Stones in Northern Michigan
A visit to Northern Michigan is not complete without a walk along the Lake Michigan in search of Petoskey stones.
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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
A visit to Northern Michigan is not complete without a walk along the Lake Michigan in search of Petoskey stones.
Wildlife sanctuary Thorne Swift Nature Preserve is located 3 1/2 miles north of Harbor Springs, between Lower Shore Drive and Lake Michigan.
The Charlevoix Circle of Arts is a vibrant, cultural center in downtown Charlevoix that presents six major visual exhibits annually.
The history Northern Michigan’s Inland Water Route is preserved at the Inland Water Route Historical Museum in Alanson.
Northern Michigan builder Earl Young created the unusual mushroom houses in Charlevoix. Tours are available.
The National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods is a 55′ x 22′ redwood cross cut from one redwood tree and with a 28′ tall bronze crucifix.
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 Charlevoix Circle of Arts is a vibrant, cultural center in downtown Charlevoix that presents six major visual exhibits annually.
The Mackinac Bridge is the 10th largest suspension bridge (over water) in the world and connects Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula.