Discover The Petoskey Area
The Petoskey Area gives you that small town feeling while giving you access to some of the most beautiful waterfront communities on lower Michigan’s west coast. Known for its "Million Dollar Sunsets", Petoskey lies at the heart of the area communities and gives you much to explore, annual events to experience, and dishes to taste. During spring and summer months there is not a shortness on things to do and see in the Petoskey area!
Some outdoor activities to ignite your soul are: Petoskey Stone hunting, hiking area preserves, biking around Little Traverse Bay, boating on an inland lake or the bay, kayaking the Crooked River in Alanson, a day at the beach, and more! Indoor experiences like shopping, museums and historical sites, art galleries, or a local performance at Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Maybe you’re ready to immerse yourself in the local culinary scene or Petoskey area wineries! Whatever it is you choose, you can’t go wrong!
What is there to do in the Petoskey Area?
The Petoskey Area prides itself as a four-season destination for unique activities in every season for every vacationer. From biking, skiing, and kayaking to exploring Petoskey's Gaslight Shopping District there is something for everyone.
What is Petoskey Michigan known for?
Petoskey, Michigan is in the heart of the Midwest's most-popular all-season resort area. The Tunnel of Trees in Harbor Springs, Victorian Cottages of Bay View, and endless outdoor activities in every season.
What is a Petoskey Stone?
A Petoskey stone is a rock and fossil from the colonial coral that once lived in the warm Michigan waters over 350 million years ago. It is covered in hexagonal shapes with a dark center and thin lines that radiate from it. This became the state stone in 1965!
Where to find Petoskey Stones?
Petoskey stones are known to be difficult to find due to their unique coral texture that is not visible when the stone is dry. The easiest place to find a Petoskey Stone is a rocky beach where the waves wet the rocks to reveal the unique pattern.
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