Ellie’s guidebook for Northern Michigan
City/town information
Boyne City was founded in 1856 by Irish settlers who were reminded of the Boyne River back in their homeland. It boasts 60 miles of shoreline along Lake Charleviox, and offers year-round indoor and outdoor activities.
45 locals recommend
Boyne City
Boyne City was founded in 1856 by Irish settlers who were reminded of the Boyne River back in their homeland. It boasts 60 miles of shoreline along Lake Charleviox, and offers year-round indoor and outdoor activities.
In the language of the Odawa tribe, the name "Petoskey" means where the light shines through the clouds." This beautiful city has been a vacation destination for more than 100 years, and continues to delight visitors with its many shops, restaurants and beautiful Lake Michigan waterfront.
130 locals recommend
Petoskey
In the language of the Odawa tribe, the name "Petoskey" means where the light shines through the clouds." This beautiful city has been a vacation destination for more than 100 years, and continues to delight visitors with its many shops, restaurants and beautiful Lake Michigan waterfront.
The village of Walloon Lake is a snug community between Boyne City and Petoskey. On the shores of the inland lake of the same name, the village hosts many outdoor community events, and is the former vacation home of famed author Ernest Hemingway.
8 locals recommend
Walloon Lake
The village of Walloon Lake is a snug community between Boyne City and Petoskey. On the shores of the inland lake of the same name, the village hosts many outdoor community events, and is the former vacation home of famed author Ernest Hemingway.
Food scene
Small chain eatery offering Latin American dishes and drinks in an upbeat, colorful setting.
64 locals recommend
Red Mesa Grill
117 Water StSmall chain eatery offering Latin American dishes and drinks in an upbeat, colorful setting.
Airy, contemporary restaurant and bar featuring a New American menu and views of Walloon Lake.
55 locals recommend
Barrel Back Restaurant
4069 M-75Airy, contemporary restaurant and bar featuring a New American menu and views of Walloon Lake.
Small, local brewery with comfort food and festive atmosphere.
42 locals recommend
Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen
112 S Park StSmall, local brewery with comfort food and festive atmosphere.
Old-fashioned bistro with a patio serving escargot, wood-fired pizzas, Belgian brews & more.
79 locals recommend
Cafe Santé
1 Water StOld-fashioned bistro with a patio serving escargot, wood-fired pizzas, Belgian brews & more.
Features hand-cut steaks, artisanal cheeses, unique wines and microbrews, scones, deli sandwiches.
20 locals recommend
Lake Street Market
306 S Lake StFeatures hand-cut steaks, artisanal cheeses, unique wines and microbrews, scones, deli sandwiches.
No-frills restaurant with a wide menu of specialty pizzas, salads & subs, plus build-your-own pasta.
25 locals recommend
B.C. Pizza
101 North Lake StreetNo-frills restaurant with a wide menu of specialty pizzas, salads & subs, plus build-your-own pasta.
Vintage-inspired grill filled with antiques, a retro jukebox & peanut shells tossed on the floor.
23 locals recommend
Mitchell Street Pub
426 E Mitchell StVintage-inspired grill filled with antiques, a retro jukebox & peanut shells tossed on the floor.
Large selection of domestic and imported liquor, beer, and fine wine and a wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches.
16 locals recommend
Provisions Wine Lounge
127 Water StLarge selection of domestic and imported liquor, beer, and fine wine and a wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches.
Beaches
Rocky beach, ideal for rock hunting. Look for the elusive Petoskey Stone, Michigan's state stone!
Magnus Park
901 W Lake StRocky beach, ideal for rock hunting. Look for the elusive Petoskey Stone, Michigan's state stone!
560-acre preserve on Lake Charlevoix featuring beaches, campgrounds, a cedar swamp & nature trails.
32 locals recommend
Young State Park
2280 Boyne City-Charlevoix Rd560-acre preserve on Lake Charlevoix featuring beaches, campgrounds, a cedar swamp & nature trails.
Peninsula Beach
310 Front StLakeside park with a sandy swimming beach & grassy areas, plus a playground.
Sightseeing
This is a great place to go for a run, walk, hike, bike ride, or a picnic. You can walk up the 400 + steps hike the paths up to enjoy the view overlooking Boyne City. Sledding and ice skating in the winter. A disc golf course and miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
20 locals recommend
Avalanche Preserve
1129 Wilson StThis is a great place to go for a run, walk, hike, bike ride, or a picnic. You can walk up the 400 + steps hike the paths up to enjoy the view overlooking Boyne City. Sledding and ice skating in the winter. A disc golf course and miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
Located where the mouth of the Boyne River meets Lake Charleviox downtown. Beautiful sunsets. Public restrooms available.
Sunset Park
8 S Lake StLocated where the mouth of the Boyne River meets Lake Charleviox downtown. Beautiful sunsets. Public restrooms available.
Home to 29 varieties of lavender, the farm is a beautiful stop to visit and explore and also participate in the many activities offered. Visit their website for more information.
32 locals recommend
Lavender Hill Farm
7354 Horton Bay Rd NHome to 29 varieties of lavender, the farm is a beautiful stop to visit and explore and also participate in the many activities offered. Visit their website for more information.
Family activities
Raven Hill Discovery Center's mission is to provide a place that enhances hands-on & lifelong learning for all ages by connecting science, history and the arts.
12 locals recommend
Raven Hill Discovery Center
4737 Fuller RdRaven Hill Discovery Center's mission is to provide a place that enhances hands-on & lifelong learning for all ages by connecting science, history and the arts.
Michigan's Largest Indoor Waterpark. Massive water park inside a resort featuring slides, a lazy river & children's pool.
35 locals recommend
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
1 Boyne Mountain RdMichigan's Largest Indoor Waterpark. Massive water park inside a resort featuring slides, a lazy river & children's pool.
Grocery Store
Starbucks located inside. Just outside of downtown Boyne City.
21 locals recommend
Family Fare Supermarket
430 N Lake StStarbucks located inside. Just outside of downtown Boyne City.
Meijer
250 Meijer DrLocated in Petoskey, south of downtown
Walmart Supercenter
1850 Anderson RdLocated in Petoskey, south of downtown
Louie's Fresh Market
6977 M-68Smaller grocery store with essentials, close to downtown Petoskey
Louies Fresh Market
1231 M-75Smaller grocery store between Boyne City and Boyne Falls.