Karen's Guidebook

Karen
Karen's Guidebook

Neighborhoods

Harbor Springs is a resort community in Emmet County in the state of Michigan. It is in a sheltered bay on the north shore of Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. Petoskey is a city and coastal resort community in the state of Michigan also located in Emmett county
73 locals recommend
Nubs Nob Ski Resort
500 Nubs Nob Rd
73 locals recommend
Boyne Mountain Resort Is across the street from the neighborhood that’s a Chalet is in. It is a fun place to ski as well as zip line and other year round family fun activities
63 locals recommend
Boyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland Rd
63 locals recommend
Boyne Mountain Resort Is across the street from the neighborhood that’s a Chalet is in. It is a fun place to ski as well as zip line and other year round family fun activities

Sightseeing

82 locals recommend
Petoskey State Park
2475 M-119
82 locals recommend
This amazing little store is at the entrance to Good Hart Beach. You can also choose to drive through the famous Tunnel of Trees. This beach is very private in a great spot to search for stones. I do recommend bringing water shoes for the Rocky bottom.
10 locals recommend
Good Hart General Store
1075 N Lake Shore Dr
10 locals recommend
This amazing little store is at the entrance to Good Hart Beach. You can also choose to drive through the famous Tunnel of Trees. This beach is very private in a great spot to search for stones. I do recommend bringing water shoes for the Rocky bottom.

Vineyards & Winery

Located 3 miles east of downtown Petoskey. Beautiful view with wine tasting on an outdoor covered patio that overlooks 22 acres of scenic property.
Walloon Lake Is he beautiful body of water located within the Little Traverse Bay watershed and empties into lake Michigan via the Bear River. It’s a deep waters are clear and mostly cold. It has a public boat launch as well as a small beach. Barrel Back Restaurant overlooks the lake and is a contemporary restaurant and bar featuring in American menu. Underneath the restaurant is a very cool outdoorsy store that sells several popular name brands for outdoor gear
Walloon Lake
Walloon Lake Is he beautiful body of water located within the Little Traverse Bay watershed and empties into lake Michigan via the Bear River. It’s a deep waters are clear and mostly cold. It has a public boat launch as well as a small beach. Barrel Back Restaurant overlooks the lake and is a contemporary restaurant and bar featuring in American menu. Underneath the restaurant is a very cool outdoorsy store that sells several popular name brands for outdoor gear
FarmHouse Vineyards
8450 Channel Rd
Fun place to visit to sample local winds and enjoy a beautiful scenery. they sometimes have live music in the warmer months and winter activities in the colder months. Check out their website for details
28 locals recommend
Boyne Valley Vineyards
05325 US-131
28 locals recommend
Fun place to visit to sample local winds and enjoy a beautiful scenery. they sometimes have live music in the warmer months and winter activities in the colder months. Check out their website for details
Located in Charlevoix Michigan. Owned by a very cool family that likes to tell their story of how they got into making wine.. Check out their website for more information
10 locals recommend
Spare Key Winery
06872 Upper Bay Shore Rd
10 locals recommend
Located in Charlevoix Michigan. Owned by a very cool family that likes to tell their story of how they got into making wine.. Check out their website for more information
Beautiful once you enter the Vineyard. At first You might think you are entering a trailer park, and then all of a sudden you are in this gorgeous property. Located in Alanson, Mi , About a 10 minute drive from the Chalet
8 locals recommend
Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery
8370 Lakeview Rd
8 locals recommend
Beautiful once you enter the Vineyard. At first You might think you are entering a trailer park, and then all of a sudden you are in this gorgeous property. Located in Alanson, Mi , About a 10 minute drive from the Chalet

Breweries

Local beer breweries
Good beers, good views, and Incredible sandwiches along with other menu options. Check out their website for more information
36 locals recommend
Beards Brewery
215 E Lake St
36 locals recommend
Good beers, good views, and Incredible sandwiches along with other menu options. Check out their website for more information
I love hanging out in this tiny bar. Such a cool looking building with an awesome atmosphere. Really close to the Petoskey state park.
49 locals recommend
Petoskey Brewing
1844 Harbor-Petoskey Rd
49 locals recommend
I love hanging out in this tiny bar. Such a cool looking building with an awesome atmosphere. Really close to the Petoskey state park.