Local Amenities
SKI, GOLF, BEACHES, BOATING, BIKING TRAIL, PRESERVE WALKING TRAILS AND MORE
Swimming
Petoskey State Park
In addition to a wonderful sandy beach, the Petoskey State Park offers hiking trails, restrooms, biking on interior roads, picnic facilities, sand volleyball courts, and a small playground.
Light concession items, hand-dipped ice cream, camp store items, and park/region-specific merchandise. Open in the summer, 7 days/week. Petoskey State Park’s day-use parking lot is typically open from late April to early November.
Kayaks, paddleboards, and bikes are available for rent.
Two hiking trails grace the Petoskey State Park – The half-mile-long Petoskey-Old Baldy and the mile-long Petoskey-Portage Trail. Old Baldy includes a flight of stairs and ends at the top of a sand dune. The Portage Trail is mostly flat and easy to walk.
Bike Trails
Top of Michigan Trails Council The Trails Council’s network currently is made up of over 300 miles of trails, stretching from Charlevoix to Alpena, from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. This network is continually growing, thanks to the advocacy of the Trails Council and its partners.
Skiing
The communities in Northern Michigan include many great ski resorts that provide great winter fun for the entire family. In addition to skiing or snowboarding, these resorts also offer other activities like dog sledding, sleigh rides, NASTAR, tubing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, ziplining, ice skating, and more!
Golf
Petoskey Area Visitor's Bureau
Swing into the Petoskey Area where there are 17 awesome golf courses. Courses range from Boyne’s ten world-class courses (Bay Harbor Golf Club is rated 8th in the U.S. by Golf magazine and The Heather was named 2019 National Golf Course of the Year by the NGCOA) to a slice of heaven at Hidden River Golf Club, to economical and municipal courses.
Take a look at our golf brochure and get a group together. Book your tee times now. Petoskey Area golf courses open for play mid-May. We’ve got a hotel, condo or vacation rental sure to fit your style.
PETOSKEY LIVING
Encore at the Meadows is a brand new 26 unit ranch condominium community on the south end of Petoskey allowing owners to be a part of a wonderful city and community that people love. Petoskey is a beautiful city with a strong sense of community and commitment to preserving its history and natural beauty. The downtown area continues to be a center of activity, with its charming shops and lively festivals throughout the year. Petoskey's residents take pride in their city and actively participate in caring for its success and longevity. Outdoor enthusiasts come to Petoskey for its many parks, trails, and the opportunity to engage in various activities. From hiking and biking, golfing and skiing, to fishing and boating, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this nature lover's paradise. If you aren't interested in outdoor activities, there is plenty of shopping and places to dine and visit throughout the area.
