Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Petoskey, Michigan (MI)

March 24, 2022 Mollie Coke

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

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Vine Ride

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. Busy Bodies Bounce Town

1337 Spring St, Petoskey, MI 49770-8720 +1 231-881-9090 [email protected] http://www.busybodiesbouncetown.com
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Busy Bodies Bounce Town

Busy Bodies Bounce Town is a great activity for kids on a rainy day or just to burn off some extra energy. A great place to meet friends and get the wiggles out, Busy Bodies Bounce Town offers a range of bounce houses and inflatable obstacle courses to run, jump, climb, and slide through. Children of all ages enjoy the open floor plan and variety of challenges for each skill level. Busy Bodies Bounce Town also features a special corner, sectioned off from the main action, for little kids to get into the fun (with a discounted price). Adults are welcome to join in the fun with their child or relax on the couch in full view of the activities. Special character appearances, discounted admission days, fundraisers and other events throughout the year are announced via Facebook.

3. Petoskey Cheese

437 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 49770-2623 +1 231-753-2805 http://www.petoskeycheese.com
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Petoskey Cheese

4. Know Way Out

1691 US Highway 131, Petoskey, MI 49770 +1 231-881-9688 [email protected] http://www.knowwayout.com
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Know Way Out

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.

5. Ernesto's Cigar Lounge and Bar

321 Reids Aly Unit 1, Petoskey, MI 49770-2422 +1 231-753-2719 [email protected] http://www.ernestoscigarlounge.com
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Ernesto's Cigar Lounge and Bar

Petoskey, MI's only cigar lounge and bar. Walk in humidor and full bar with beer, wine, and liquor. Comfortable indoor lounge area and big screens with every game on.

Reviewed By wcueb923 - Tampa, United States

Don’t let the alley way fool you!! This place is GOLD !! Get a drink and light up one of your favorite cigars. Then let your conversations begin . What a great time just chatting the night away with friends !! Get your fresh cigar here !!!

6. Resort Pike Cidery and Winery

3471 Resort Pike Rd Corner of Resort Pike and Williams Rds, Petoskey, MI 49770-9761 +1 231-753-2508 http://www.resortpike.com
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Resort Pike Cidery and Winery

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.

7. Kilwins

316 Howard St, Petoskey, MI 49770-2414 https://www.kilwins.com/petoskey
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Kilwins

8. Little Traverse History Museum

100 Depot St, Petoskey, MI 49770-2476 +1 231-347-2620 http://www.petoskeymuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Little Traverse History Museum

9. Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen

1050 Bay View Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770-9006 +1 231-347-7112 http://www.kilwins.com
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4.5 based on 181 reviews

Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen

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.

10. Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery

4454 Atkins Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770-9534 +1 231-487-9058 [email protected] http://www.mmsyrup.com/
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Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery

Located on 80 beautiful acres in Petoskey, Michigan, Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery offers a little slice of heaven for its visitors. Maple Moon is a wonderful addition to the Petoskey area. Family owned, the maple trees and facility are open for tours and the Peterson's are delightful and welcoming. They sell their products at an on-location store, which includes their own super premium maple ice cream (which is world class) with their own 100% pure maple syrup. They have numerous grades of syrup, all made on the premises, as well as jam, salsa, home-made maple granola and other specialties. Their latest addition is nothing shy of amazing. They have become America's First and ONLY maple winery, with nine 2015 vintages available. It doesn't get any better than this. The Peterson's do it all themselves, and it is a family labor of love. It's wonderful that they have settled in Petoskey, so we can all fall in love with Maple Moon. Tour the sugary and sample delectable treats such as maple syrup, maple candy, maple ice cream, maple root beer and maple wine.

Reviewed By Gmastravel - Tecumseh, United States

What a great find! The ladies in both the tasting area and the store were very helpful and friendly.

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