Guidebook for Harbor Springs
Food Scene
If you plan to go here take the scenic route through the Tunnel of Trees, trust us on this one. This is also one of the most famous places to stop after traveling through the Tunnel of Trees. Plan on it taking a while as there are lots of vehicles that travel this route.
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Legs Inn
6425 N Lake Shore DrIf you plan to go here take the scenic route through the Tunnel of Trees, trust us on this one. This is also one of the most famous places to stop after traveling through the Tunnel of Trees. Plan on it taking a while as there are lots of vehicles that travel this route.
A great place for breakfast and brunch.
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Sam's Graces Cafe & Bakery
324 East Mitchell StreetA great place for breakfast and brunch.
One of the few places to get Chinese & Japanese food. A little far for a special trip, but if you are already in Petoskey it is not a bad pick.
Nagoya
314 West Mitchell StreetOne of the few places to get Chinese & Japanese food. A little far for a special trip, but if you are already in Petoskey it is not a bad pick.
Chang Cuisine
930 S State StServes Chinese and Thai dishes.
Go here for a great Mexican dinner! Only open in the evening - transforms into Out To Lunch for the afternoon.
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Rodrigo's
7593 S State StGo here for a great Mexican dinner! Only open in the evening - transforms into Out To Lunch for the afternoon.
Go here for a great lunch! Only open during the afternoon - transforms into Rodrigo’s in the evening.
Out To Lunch
7593 South State StreetGo here for a great lunch! Only open during the afternoon - transforms into Rodrigo’s in the evening.
A great pizza shop that also delivers.
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Piper's Mighty Good Pizza
974 W Conway RdA great pizza shop that also delivers.
Although out of town, it is still a great place for some great food. Not great for kids - unless they like seafood.
the Fish Restaurant
2983 S State StAlthough out of town, it is still a great place for some great food. Not great for kids - unless they like seafood.
Known for some of the best pirogues and polish food in the area.
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Polish Kitchen
8418 M-119Known for some of the best pirogues and polish food in the area.
A great restaurant right downtown with an amazing view of the harbor.
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Stafford's Pier Restaurant
102 E Bay StA great restaurant right downtown with an amazing view of the harbor.
A great bar in downtown Harbor Springs.
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Pierson's Grille & Spirits
130 State StA great bar in downtown Harbor Springs.
Known for the best sushi in town! Also serves a variety of other foods.
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The New York Restaurant
101 State StKnown for the best sushi in town! Also serves a variety of other foods.
Voted best casual restaurant and burger in Petoskey. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. Closed on Sunday.
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Teddy Griffin's Road House
50 Highland Pike RdVoted best casual restaurant and burger in Petoskey. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. Closed on Sunday.
Voted best casual restaurant and burger in Petoskey. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. Closed on Sunday.
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The Side Door Saloon
1200 US-31Voted best casual restaurant and burger in Petoskey. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. Closed on Sunday.
A cup of coffee right in Harbor Springs.
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The Blue Berry Cafe
181 E Main StA cup of coffee right in Harbor Springs.
One of the most comfortable coffee shops in the area. Recommended if you will be there for a while or have some computer work to do.
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North Perk Coffee
308 Howard StOne of the most comfortable coffee shops in the area. Recommended if you will be there for a while or have some computer work to do.
The finest cup of coffee you’ll have in the area. They have coffee down to a science, and you’ll see that once you see and taste their creations.
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Populace Coffee
207 Howard StThe finest cup of coffee you’ll have in the area. They have coffee down to a science, and you’ll see that once you see and taste their creations.
This is one of the most famous places in northern Michigan to get chocolate and ice cream. Originating in Petoskey, Kilwin's is featured all over the US. Come here to see how it’s all made and shop for chocolates.
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Cocina de chocolate Kilwins
1050 Bay View RdThis is one of the most famous places in northern Michigan to get chocolate and ice cream. Originating in Petoskey, Kilwin's is featured all over the US. Come here to see how it’s all made and shop for chocolates.
The best freshly baked cookies in Harbor Springs. The cookies are insanely good!
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Tom's Mom's Cookies
267 S Spring StThe best freshly baked cookies in Harbor Springs. The cookies are insanely good!
Drinks & Nightlife
Casino Odawa
1760 Lears RdPond Hill Farm is a must! This incredible winery features many family friendly activities throughout the day. Snowshoeing and cross country skiing trails featured in the winter.
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Pond Hill Farm
5699 S Lake Shore DrPond Hill Farm is a must! This incredible winery features many family friendly activities throughout the day. Snowshoeing and cross country skiing trails featured in the winter.
Sightseeing
An extremely popular spot to watch a beautiful northern Michigan sunset. I recommend taking a little extra time to walk down by the water and down towards the marina.
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Sunset Park
101 E Lake StAn extremely popular spot to watch a beautiful northern Michigan sunset. I recommend taking a little extra time to walk down by the water and down towards the marina.
Traveling up the coast of Lake Michigan, this famous road is known to have some of the best views northern Michigan offers.
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Tunnel of Trees
Michigan 119Traveling up the coast of Lake Michigan, this famous road is known to have some of the best views northern Michigan offers.
Petoskey Lighthouse
Quaintance AvenueAn extremely popular spot to watch a beautiful northern Michigan sunset.
Mackinac Island is an island and resort area, covering 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2) in land area. Take a ferry over for a day and rent a bike or bring your own bike - there are no motorized vehicles allowed on the island.
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Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island is an island and resort area, covering 3.8 square miles (9.8 km2) in land area. Take a ferry over for a day and rent a bike or bring your own bike - there are no motorized vehicles allowed on the island.
This small town has everything! Be prepared to get stuck in light traffic on the way in, because this is a very popular little town. One of the best places to watch sunsets on Lake Michigan!
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Petoskey
This small town has everything! Be prepared to get stuck in light traffic on the way in, because this is a very popular little town. One of the best places to watch sunsets on Lake Michigan!
Parks & Nature
A nice public beach that features small sand dunes.
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Sturgeon Bay Beach
9680-10498 N Lake Shore DrA nice public beach that features small sand dunes.
This small beach is perfect for a quick dip or to launch kayaks from. Not suitable for large groups.
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Zoll Street Beach
125-101 Zoll StThis small beach is perfect for a quick dip or to launch kayaks from. Not suitable for large groups.
This beach features a small playground for young kids, and a beautiful lawn for picnics. Located right in downtown Harbor Springs.
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Zorn Park Beach
This beach features a small playground for young kids, and a beautiful lawn for picnics. Located right in downtown Harbor Springs.
This State Park has the largest beach on the bay offering kayak and paddle board rentals close by. Small sand dunes are also located on the beach. Many hiking trails, snow shoeing trails, and cross country trails also featured. We recommend this beach for it’s size, beauty and convince.
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Parque Estatal de Petoskey
2475 M-119This State Park has the largest beach on the bay offering kayak and paddle board rentals close by. Small sand dunes are also located on the beach. Many hiking trails, snow shoeing trails, and cross country trails also featured. We recommend this beach for it’s size, beauty and convince.
Essentials
Harbor IGA Super Market
300 W Lake StOpen 8am-8pm daily.
D&W Fresh Market
1163 U.S. 31 NOpen 24 hours! A rarity in this area.
Entertainment & Activities
Northern lights features many bowling lanes, a pretty great laser tag arena, arcade, and pool tables. Great backup for rainy days.
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Northern Lights Recreation
8865 M-119Northern lights features many bowling lanes, a pretty great laser tag arena, arcade, and pool tables. Great backup for rainy days.
The best put-put golf course in the area.
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Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
1230 U.S. 31 NThe best put-put golf course in the area.
An amazing little movie theater that features a selection of adult beverages - everyone wins.
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Harbor Springs Lyric Theatre
275 E Main StAn amazing little movie theater that features a selection of adult beverages - everyone wins.
This is another incredible ski resort. No summer activities here.
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Nubs Nob Ski Resort
500 Nubs Nob RdThis is another incredible ski resort. No summer activities here.
Look out the back windows. THERE IT IS!! Summer time features include world class golfing, mountain biking, zip-lining, scenic chair lift rides and horseback riding. Fridays and Saturdays nights include bonfires, and an outdoor movie. In the winter, this is one of the best ski resorts in Michigan!
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Boyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland RdLook out the back windows. THERE IT IS!! Summer time features include world class golfing, mountain biking, zip-lining, scenic chair lift rides and horseback riding. Fridays and Saturdays nights include bonfires, and an outdoor movie. In the winter, this is one of the best ski resorts in Michigan!
Feeling lucky? Enjoy the thrill of skydiving near Little Traverse Bay!
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Skydive Charlevoix
111 Airport DrFeeling lucky? Enjoy the thrill of skydiving near Little Traverse Bay!