Petoskey is so Iconic, Tim Waltz made it the face of midwestern small towns!

It's cute, it's cozy, it thrives off fudgies!

Enjoy cute local artist shops, good eateries, and coffee shops.

Recommendations:

Coffee: Northperk Coffee

Lunch: Petoskey Brewing Company

Bookstore: Mclean and Eakin

Outdoor Shop: Bearcub Outfitters

Jewelry: Ward and Eis

Fav Locals Spot: The Backlot (Brewery)

Best Pub Food: Mitchel Street Pub.

Sean and Mo grew up enjoying winter activites at this neighborhood winter sports park. Morgan's 4th grade history project was all about this park! Sean walked all of his dogs year round through this area.

Rent skates and enjoy ice skating, hockey, and sliding on ice!

Bring a sled!

Enjoy Hot Coco and Popcorn at the warming lodge!

Walk around downtown permeter and visit:

- Petoskey Bayfront

- Red Clock Tower

- Petoskey Shoreline

- Bear River Trails (empties next to the lighthouse)

The perk of a winter wedding? You can hit the slopes prior to the ceremony! Catch the morning lifts and enjoy Boyne Highlands with a ski pass!

You can rent equipment on arrival!

Note: Boyne is about 25 minutes from Petoskey.

Petoskey Winery! During winter, enjoy wine, hard cider, coffee, and light appetizers inside the cozy tasting room and coffeehouse.

Hours: 10A-6P, Monday-Saturday (closed Sunday)

Go for a Hike!

Although the Petoskey State Park's campground is closed in the winter, that does not mean the trails are! Trails are compatible for skate and traditional cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and general hiking. Trails are extensive and offer views of the Lake Michigan, Petoskey forests, and abut the Petoskey Brewing Company (great place for a beer and burger after the hike!)