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 Michigan’s Lower Peninsula’s northwest coast. Petoskey lies at the heart of the area communities and provides you much to explore, events to experience, and dishes to taste. During the winter months there is not a shortness on things to do and see in the Petoskey area!
Home to three amazing downhill ski resorts The Highlands at Harbor Springs, Nub’s Nob in Harbor Springs, and Boyne Mountain of Boyne Falls you will be thoroughly impressed by these northern Michigan ski resorts. Not just all downhill skiing around here, there’s snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sledding, ice skating, and more for outdoor adventures. If you’re looking to stay where it’s cozy to take in the winter views there’s quite a few options to explore in our wine region, history museums, galleries, and of course area shopping and dining!
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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