Family Getaway Guidebook
Top Rated Attractions
There is no shortage of exciting activities to partake in in Petoskey, Michigan no matter the season!
If you’re looking for some good ole fashioned family fun, plan a trip to Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and splash your way through Michigan’s largest indoor waterpark!
35 locals recommend
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
1 Boyne Mountain RdIf you’re looking for some good ole fashioned family fun, plan a trip to Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and splash your way through Michigan’s largest indoor waterpark!
learn more about Petoskey’s humble beginnings – showcasing impressive historical exhibitions and collections. For fans of literature, Hemingway spent his summers here, having set one of his books, The Torrents of Spring, set in downtown Petoskey!
7 locals recommend
Little Traverse Historical Museum
100 Depot Ctlearn more about Petoskey’s humble beginnings – showcasing impressive historical exhibitions and collections. For fans of literature, Hemingway spent his summers here, having set one of his books, The Torrents of Spring, set in downtown Petoskey!
State Park
Burt Lake State Park
6635 State Park DrFamily Fun
Having received TripAdvisor's Travelers Choice Award for a second consecutive year, this action-packed attraction is full of surprises – guaranteed to bring excitement and entertainment along the way.
7 locals recommend
Know Way Out
1691 US-131Having received TripAdvisor's Travelers Choice Award for a second consecutive year, this action-packed attraction is full of surprises – guaranteed to bring excitement and entertainment along the way.
Skiing
Boyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain RdBoyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland RdNubs Nob Ski Resort
500 Nubs Nob RdCity/town information
Petoskey
Boyne City
Harbor Springs
Indian River
Supermarkets and Shopping
The Party Shoppe on Pickerel Lake
1154 North Ellsworth RoadBill's Farm Market
4450 E Mitchell RdOleson's Food Stores
2000 US-31Grain Train Natural Foods Market
220 E Mitchell StTom & Dick's Grocery
921 Emmet StreetBill & Carol's West Side Grocery
523 Charlevoix AveLouie's Fresh Market
6977 M-68Walmart Supercenter
1850 Anderson RdMeijer
250 Meijer DrCity advice
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Outdoor Recreation
For nature enthusiasts, you will be absolutely spoiled for choice! Come satisfy your outdoor thirst for adventure in one of many state parks, nature preserves, beaches, and forests. Within a 20 minute drive, you can reach breath-taking landscapes at TripAdvisor’s top rated Petoskey State Park – containing 303 acres of recreation space and unobstructed views of Little Traverse Bay. Here you can engage in all the best water sports, including kayaking, canoeing, jet skiing, paddleboarding, boating, parasailing and more!
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Outdoor Recreation
If you want a more intimate experience with nature, make your way to Bear River Valley, where you’ll encounter scenic river trails, evergreen trees, and rolling hills. Towards the end of the day, treat yourself to a relaxing evening at a nearby winery & vineyard, offering top notch drink selections and spectacular views.
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Outdoor Recreation
Ready to hit the slopes? Test your skills and shred the white, powdery snow at nearby Boyne Mountain, Nubs Nob Ski Resort or Boyne Highlands.
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Outdoor Recreation
Other notable outdoor recreational experiences include Burt Lake State Park, Oden Island Nature Preserve, and Gaylord State Forest Area for a chance to hike, cycle, or see a multitude of wildlife and plant species.
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Entertainment
If you’re looking for some good ole fashioned family fun, plan a trip to Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and splash your way through Michigan’s largest indoor waterpark!