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City in Michigan, United States
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Petoskey is a gorgeous tourist town on the shores of Little Traverse Bay in Northwestern Michigan, USA. Renowned for its spectacular lakeshore views year-round, abundant shopping, nearness to ski slopes, world-class golf and an undeniable small-town charm. Petoskey is annually rated as one of the best small towns in America.
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These stones are common on area beaches and are high in marine fossils.
Chesapeake and Ohio Depot
The oldest building standing in Petoskey.
Sculpture garden in the main quad of North Central Michigan College.
A statue of author Ernest Hemmingway, who often visited this area in his youth.
Downtown Petoskey is what makes it such a cool place. There are some great shops, fantastic restaurants, and beautiful parks just to have a little stroll.
Petoskey's waterfront is relatively unrivalled in the Midwest. There are some great parks and sights, waterfall, ponds, etc., along the shore of Little Traverse Bay. The waterfront can be easily walked to from downtown and ample parking is available.
Built as a Methodist retreat, it is filled with gingerbread-style Victorian cottages and two quaint inns.
Visit this unbelievable development on the shores of Little Traverse Bay. Home to some amazing homes, a nice shopping district and great golf.
A very popular beach during the summertime, this is the place to enjoy Lake Michigan on a hot summer day.
Waterfront park.
Soups, sandwiches, and coffee. Large selection of homemade sodas such as the Lucky Duck. Tin ceiling and cafe atmosphere with a patio in back.
Popular on weekends.
Go for Sean Ryan.
Pub food, burgers, and great beer. Don't be afraid to throw your peanut shells on the floor.
4-bedroom home on Lake Michigan in "Tunnel of Trees". 150-ft private, sandy Lake Michigan Frontage. Open year round.
Built in 1899 as one of some twenty original luxury resort hotels, Stafford’s Perry Hotel is the only one still in operation.
Established in 1886 with historic rooms and scenic views.
By bike
Petoskey is connected to Alanson, Pellston, and Mackinaw City via the Petoskey to Mackinaw trail.
By plane
You can reach Petoskey via Pellston Regional Airport (30 min), Cherry Capital Airport (90 min), or a variety of other regional airports. All are serviced by Delta Air Lines.
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