Northern Michigan Area
Activities & Things To Do
Vacations and weekend get aways are a great time to take part in a variety of activities. In Northern Michigan, you can fill your day with everything from a picnic on the beach in the summer, to biking in the fall, to downhill skiing in the winter, to hunting for mushrooms in the spring.
This is the place to try new things! Rent a bike or a kayak, go snow tubing, attend a concert or an art fair, or play a round of golf with friends.
From dawn to dusk, it is here for you to enjoy in Northern Michigan.
Avalanche Bay--where adventure lives! Fully enclosed, Northern Michigan's Avalanche Bay has water fun for all ages. Open for daily admission. This is an indoor water park for children of all ages. Located at Boyne Mountain, just outside Boyne Falls and minutes from Petoskey.
Once a year, the first full weekend in August, the Village of Bay Harbor hosts an art fair. The street is filled with fabulous art. Don't miss annual art fair!
Big Bear Adventures
4271 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River, MI 49749, 231-238-8181
Mild to Wild! Exciting canoe, kayak, raft and tube trips down the beautiful, crystal-clear Sturgeon River! 18-Hole Adventure Golf, Subway, Youth/Group packages and guided winter rafting trips.
The Blissfest Music Organization presents an annual music festival the second weekend in July, Street Musique in Harbor Springs, concerts, dances and educational programs throughout the year.
Boyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-3000, 800-GO-BOYNE
Downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, cross country skiing, sleigh rides, apres ski, dining, lodging, entertainment, golf, horseback riding, Young Americans Dinner Theatre, zip line, mountain biking--need we say more? It's all here at Boyne Highlands.
Harbor Springs History Museum
349 E Main St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-9771
Explore the heritage of the incredible Harbor Springs community in the former City Hall building. Special exhibits and event, children's section, and more. Open year 'round. Call or go online for current museum hours.
Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center
327 E. Bluff St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-4887
This spectacular Performing Ars Center is the place to enjoy music, theatre, and special events. For upcoming cultural events go to www.harborps.org, select Performing Arts Center, click on Events Calendar; or call for a recorded message.
Northern Michigan's most unique live entertainment destination. "Best Place for Live Band on Sunday" Detroit
News. 20th season for legendary "Jelly Roll Blues Band." 100+ beers/wines.
Little Traverse Conservancy
3264 Powell Rd., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-347-0991
The Little Traverse Conservancy owns and manages more than 164 nature preserves within the five-county service area (Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Mackinac, and Chippewa counties). Hike the many Conservancy trails or take part in educational hikes, walks, kayak jaunts, and more.
Little Traverse Sailors
E. Bay St, on the waterfront, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-838-4484
Sailing school for youth 8-18 and adults. Youth classes held weekly June 13-August 13. Adult classes and instruction, too. Next to Irish Boat Shop across from Little Traverse Yacht Club. New this year: adult and family sailing on a 35' J/105 sailboat!
Northern Lights Recreation
8865 Harbor-Petoskey Rd., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-347-3100
16 automatic scoring, smoke-free lanes of bowling for ages 3 and up. Open bowling daily 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Live music every Friday and Saturday. Also 18 challenging holes of indoor mini golf. Hourly rental rate pool rooms and coin operated arcade.
Consistently ranked the #1 ski/snowboard area in the Midwest, the "Can Do Crew" at Nub's has been delivering "First Class and Friendly Skiing" for more than 50 years.
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce
401 E Main St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-347-4150
For local business and visitor information, the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce can answer all your questions.
Petoskey State Park
2475 M-119 , Petoskey, MI 49770, 231-347-2311
Camping, hiking, beaches, dunes, playgrounds, Petoskey stones--all of it and more can be found at this spectacular Michigan state park. Located at the end of Little Traverse Bay, boaters will often be found anchored off the beach as the boaters swim or search for Petoskey stones.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
1230 US 31 N, Petoskey, MI 49740, 231-347-1123
18 holes of mysterious adventure golf set amidst sunken ships, a lighthouse, caves and pirates. Shiver me timbers, Matey! Aaarrrggh! Open daily 10 a.m.-11 p.m. weather permitting.
Coast Guard licensed captain available hourly, daily, or longer. Power and sail endorsed, knowledge of all local ports. Hire Capt. Shaw to pilot your boat so you can relax and enjoy the beauty of northern Michigan or entertain your guests onboard! Nautical instruction. Available to move your boat by water to any port. Boat evaluation. USCG license #820080.
Sky Dive Harbor Springs
Quick Rd., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-242-8822
Jump today! We specialize in first timers. Start with tandem or learn to jump. Safe, scenic, exciting, and fun! Skydiving over Harbor Springs from June-September.
The Young Americans
Boyne Highlands Dinner Theater, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-3000
Back by popular demand, the famous Young Americans perform for the summer at Boyne Highlands. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with cash bar cocktails and hors d'oeuvres followed by gourmet dinner and dessert interspersed with singing, dancing, and great staging. Reservations appreciated. Summer theatre at its best!
Thorne Swift Nature Preserve
6696 Lower Shore Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, 231-526-6401
Explore 1.25 miles of nature trails, scenic views of Lake Michigan, 300 feet of beach access and hands on displays in our nature center. Many events and classes--see the calendar. 3.5 miles north of Harbor Springs off M-119. No pets. Open daily 10 a.m.-half hour past sunset.
Looking for more things to do in Northern Michigan? Check out some of these great activities or events!
Looking for an art fair or festival? Northern Michigan Festivals and Events
Or hit the golf course: Northern Michigan Golf Courses
Or go shopping! Shopping in Northern Michigan
