Location: Petoskey
Top Things to do in Petoskey
The 8 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Petoskey, Michigan (MI)
Petoskey, sitting on the shores of Lake Michigan, has been a popular vacation spot for decades. Earnest Hemingway spent the first 18 summers of his life sailing and fishing on nearby Walloon Lake, and the area features prominently in several of his stories. The Little Traverse History Museum shows how the Petoskey area was a formative influence on young Hemingway. The area is also a well known winter destination, with three popular ski resorts featuring everything from dog sled rides to tubing.
Restaurants in Petoskey
1. Vine Ride
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
We specialize in small group tours of Petoskey area wineries. Reserve a handful of seats in our stylish 8-passenger van, or book the whole van for a private group experience. We’ll chauffeur you to several wineries to taste wines unique to our region. Here vintners blend cold-hardy grapes with classic European varieties, yielding distinct flavors only northern climates can produce.
2. Know Way Out
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
Know Way Out – Petoskey’s Escape Room is a thrilling new form of interactive entertainment for your group of friends, family or co-workers. Your group has 60 minutes to find a way to escape – easier said than done. You must all work together as a team to discover the clues, solve the riddles and finish the puzzles that will lead you all to victory. Think of it as “Ultimate Sports for the Mind”– adrenaline rush included. Your brain is put to the ultimate test, challenged to work and think way outside the box as the sixty-minute timer relentlessly breathes down your neck. All of our experiences are meticulously themed and highly detailed to thoroughly immerse you in the fantasy of the “life-or-peril” situation in a perfectly safe, yet thrilling environment. So, if you’re ready to put your wits, brain, nerves and teamwork skills to the test, Know Way Out, is the ultimate entertainment experience for you.
Reviewed By JaneceC - Petoskey, United States
Great value and great fun! The Mad Hatter escape room exceeded our expectations in every way. This is a must do for locals and visitors alike.
3. Bay View Association
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Global531832
Gingerbread cottages with flower-filled window boxes built in the 1880s, and streets shaded by tall leafy trees, take you back to a simpler time. There are concerts and plays to attend in the spacious auditorium in the heart of Bay View. Enjoy hiking trails, tennis courts, swimming and sailing in Little Traverse Bay. Browse in the well-stocked library, pick up your mail at the old fashioned post office, while munching on freshly baked pastries. Evenings often bring awe-inspiring sunsets in shades of gold, orange and crimson, a perfect ending of a peaceful or energetic day in Bay View.
4. Resort Pike Cidery and Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By ffoley1048 - North Carolina Coast, United States
The four of us had a pleasant afternoon outside sampling our cider flights. It wasn't busy so we could take our time studying the board and carefully choosing our pours. My favorite was the Apple Blueberry. It was a perfect outing for a fall day. Next time, I will bring some snacks to share.
5. Petoskey State Park
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4.5 based on 543 reviews
Reviewed By davecX2016XU - Harbor Springs, United States
Situated on the East end of Little Traverse bay, the Petoskey State Park is one of the most amazing beachfront areas in the Great Lakes. It's like a smaller version of Holland State Park. Miles of sandy beach, amazing water, a really nice concession stand, the ability to bring your own picnic and beverages - just wow. We visit at least a few times a summer to "get away" from it all because it is so relaxing. Highly recommend! 5 stars
6. Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen
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4.5 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By cjlaurion - Bainbridge Island, United States
My Husband and I were taking another couple on a Northern Michigan Tour and stopped at one of our favorite places: Kilwins in Petoskey. We shopped and had ice cream. Later I realized I had lost a necklace given to me as a gift. We backtracked the places we visited including Kilwins. We didn’t find the lost jewelry. Leaving our name and number. We headed home feeling the loss. The next day we received a call that Kilwins Manager, Scott found the necklace in the parking lot. He mailed it to our home. We received the package the next day and Scott even included some chocolate to sweeten the recover. A big thanks to Scott and Kilwins Staff. Your thoughtfulness and assistance are a big reason we always enjoy your store and showroom. We will always make it a stop when we travel north.
7. Historic Gaslight District
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4.5 based on 374 reviews
Reviewed By kennethkU3585FE - Downers Grove, United States
Went to 3 above average restaurants. Very prosperous downtown, fun to walk, shops, parks. Also had a farmers' market.
8. Burnt Marshmallow Brewing
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By pianoplayerheather - Jackson, United States
We visited on New Years Eve 2020 for an early dinner and were not disappointed. We reserved a fire pit area and had beers and a light dinner and everything was very good. Would probably visit again when in the Petoskey area. Nice atmosphere too even during the winter.
