Tamara’s Guidebook to Food & Fun
near the Sunshine Cottage
Boat Rental
Ryde Marine
9088 Marina DrDaily and weekly boat rentals on Crooked Lake with excellent service
Windjammer Marina
3520 US-31Boat and wave runner rentals
Sailing School
Crooked Lake Sailors
3708 US-31Crooked Lake Sailors has sailing programs by the week available for all ages.
Food scene in Downtown Petoskey
Yummiest small plates around with fantastic view of the Bay.
Do not miss the poutine or wood fired pizzas. Did I mention the poutine?
36 locals recommend
Beards Brewery
215 E Lake StYummiest small plates around with fantastic view of the Bay.
Do not miss the poutine or wood fired pizzas. Did I mention the poutine?
The Back Lot Beer Garden
425 Michigan StThe Food Truck scene in downtown Petoskey!
YUMMY Thai food in downtown Petoskey. A must visit if you're a Thai food fan.
15 locals recommend
Thai Orchid Cuisine
433 E Mitchell StYUMMY Thai food in downtown Petoskey. A must visit if you're a Thai food fan.
Chandler's A Restaurant
215 1/2 Howard StFor a special occasion. Attentive service.
Palette Bistro
321 Bay StGreat small plates, cocktails, and views of the Bay.
Great cup of joe in downtown Petoskey. Also serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Go for the coffee, stay for the people watching.
30 locals recommend
Roast & Toast
309 E Lake StGreat cup of joe in downtown Petoskey. Also serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Go for the coffee, stay for the people watching.
TAP30
422 E Mitchell St30 rotating taps. Yummy plates. Try the Totchos!
Pour
422 E Mitchell StVino by the bottle or the glass. Interesting plates. Adjacent to Tap 30.
Taste all of the amazing balsamic vinegars and olive oils in the place and then take home a bottle (or two) of your favorite.
Fustini's
206 Howard StTaste all of the amazing balsamic vinegars and olive oils in the place and then take home a bottle (or two) of your favorite.
Sightseeing
Great place to stop in for info about area hiking, biking, and conservation areas.
Top of Michigan Trails Council
1687 M-119Great place to stop in for info about area hiking, biking, and conservation areas.
Inland Waterway Nature Preserve
Inland Waterway Nature TrailA beautiful drive anytime, but especially in the fall. If you take this drive, plan to eat at historic Legs Inn in Cross Village.
49 locals recommend
Tunnel of Trees
Michigan 119A beautiful drive anytime, but especially in the fall. If you take this drive, plan to eat at historic Legs Inn in Cross Village.
If you're into real-deal Polish food, this is the place for you. A must try on the menu: the Bigos stew (Polish hunter's stew). If you're not into Polish food, go ahead and go anyway because it's a super neat place with an AMAZING view of Lake Michigan.
71 locals recommend
Legs Inn
6425 N Lake Shore DrIf you're into real-deal Polish food, this is the place for you. A must try on the menu: the Bigos stew (Polish hunter's stew). If you're not into Polish food, go ahead and go anyway because it's a super neat place with an AMAZING view of Lake Michigan.
Located at Boyne Mountain. Open year round. Great for kids of all ages.
35 locals recommend
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
1 Boyne Mountain RdLocated at Boyne Mountain. Open year round. Great for kids of all ages.
Hike through 5 miles of well-groomed trails covering 600 acres by day, stargaze by night. Open 24/7, but signs are not lighted, so plan accordingly!
57 locals recommend
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
15675 Headlands RdHike through 5 miles of well-groomed trails covering 600 acres by day, stargaze by night. Open 24/7, but signs are not lighted, so plan accordingly!
Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga
11000 Camp Petosega RdDay beach on Pickerel Lake
Beach area on the southeast corner of Burt Lake. Camp store with concession stand and hand dipped ice cream. Restrooms available.
18 locals recommend
Burt Lake State Park
6635 State Park DrBeach area on the southeast corner of Burt Lake. Camp store with concession stand and hand dipped ice cream. Restrooms available.
Markets
Great place on M-119 ( just two miles from the entrance to Petoskey State Park) to fill up your picnic basket for the day or to pick up steaks for the grill and a bottle of wine.
19 locals recommend
Toski Sands Market & Wine Shop
2294 M-119Great place on M-119 ( just two miles from the entrance to Petoskey State Park) to fill up your picnic basket for the day or to pick up steaks for the grill and a bottle of wine.
Nearby grocery store with meat & seafood counter, deli section, cheeses, bakery and any other essentials
19 locals recommend
D&W Fresh Market
1163 U.S. 31 NNearby grocery store with meat & seafood counter, deli section, cheeses, bakery and any other essentials
For fresh berries, veggies, meats, honey, jams. Now thru Labor Day on Wednesdays and Saturdays 9am - 1pm. Saturdays only through mid-October.
6 locals recommend
Harbor Springs Farmers Market
349 E Main StFor fresh berries, veggies, meats, honey, jams. Now thru Labor Day on Wednesdays and Saturdays 9am - 1pm. Saturdays only through mid-October.
Fantastic local farm market. Open daily Monday thru Saturday. Mon-Fri 9am - 5:30pm, Sat 9a - 5p.
9 locals recommend
Bill's Farm Market
4450 E Mitchell RdFantastic local farm market. Open daily Monday thru Saturday. Mon-Fri 9am - 5:30pm, Sat 9a - 5p.
Food scene
Legit deli on US-31. Three miles south of downtown Petoskey. Worth the drive if you're jonesing for a real-deal reuben (or any other sandwiches, which are as big as my head). Desserts are amazing. Only open M-F.
10 locals recommend
Cormack's Deli
2569 Charlevoix AveLegit deli on US-31. Three miles south of downtown Petoskey. Worth the drive if you're jonesing for a real-deal reuben (or any other sandwiches, which are as big as my head). Desserts are amazing. Only open M-F.
DOWNTOWN HARBOR SPRINGS: At the helm of this iconic waterfront restaurant is our favorite local chef, Chef Rob Sargent.
31 locals recommend
Stafford's Pier Restaurant
102 E Bay StDOWNTOWN HARBOR SPRINGS: At the helm of this iconic waterfront restaurant is our favorite local chef, Chef Rob Sargent.
DOWNTOWN HARBOR SPRINGS: Opens at 5pm. Early bird special: when seated by 5:30pm, entrees are buy one get one free. I personally recommend the shaking beef. Yummy.
28 locals recommend
The New York Restaurant
101 State StDOWNTOWN HARBOR SPRINGS: Opens at 5pm. Early bird special: when seated by 5:30pm, entrees are buy one get one free. I personally recommend the shaking beef. Yummy.
Northwood Family Restaurant
4769 Oden RdEverything we've ever tried here has been yummy!
No fanciness, no view of the bay. Just great food at great prices.
13 locals recommend
The Side Door Saloon
1200 US-31No fanciness, no view of the bay. Just great food at great prices.
Top-notch steakhouse in northern Michigan. Perfect for a special occasion.
30 locals recommend
Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse
11001 Douglas Lake RdTop-notch steakhouse in northern Michigan. Perfect for a special occasion.
Our Most Favorite Thing To Take Our Friends To When They Come To Visit In The Summer
This AMAZING show has unfortunately been cancelled for this season due to current circumstances. But please keep this in mind for your future summer trips to northern Michigan. We have gone to the Dinner Theater at Boyne Highlands for this event every year since we moved here in 2008 and it has been INCREDIBLE. EVERY. TIME. Keep in mind for 2021!
Young Americans Dinner Theater
600 Boyne Highlands DrThis AMAZING show has unfortunately been cancelled for this season due to current circumstances. But please keep this in mind for your future summer trips to northern Michigan. We have gone to the Dinner Theater at Boyne Highlands for this event every year since we moved here in 2008 and it has been INCREDIBLE. EVERY. TIME. Keep in mind for 2021!