BOYNE CITY

 

• Young State Park

Address: 2280 Boyne City-Charlevoix Rd, Boyne City, MI 49712

Phone: 231-582-7523

Website: https://www.michigan.org/property/young-state-park

Information: Young State Park on beautiful Lake Charlevoix spans over 560 acres and is a mix of gently rolling terrain, lowlands and cedar swamp.

 

• Wildwood Rush Zip Line Canopy Tour

Address: 2575 Boyne City Rd, Boyne City, MI 49712

Phone: 231-582-3400

Website: https://wildwoodrush.com/

Information: Fly through the forest canopy on over 5,000 feet of zip lines, cross five suspended sky bridges, and enjoy the amazing views of Lake Charlevoix from six tree-top platforms.

 

• Boyne Parasail

Address: 1 Water St, Boyne City, MI 49712

Phone: 231-881-6000

Website: http://www.boynewatersports.com/

Information: Soaring at heights of up to 500 vertical feet above beautiful Lake Charlevoix, flyers will experience unique and rare views.

 

• Scollin-Lee Nature Preserve

Address: 884 State St, Boyne City, MI 49712

Phone: 231-347-0991

Website: https://landtrust.org/charlevoix-county-preserves/

Information: The Little Traverse Conservancy protects the natural diversity and beauty of northern Michigan by preserving significant land and scenic areas, and fostering appreciation and understanding of the environment. 

 

• Avalanche Mountain Preserve

Address: 1129 Wilson St, Boyne City, MI 49712

Phone: 231-582-6597

Website: http://www.cityofboynecity.com/

Information: The Avalanche Mountain Preserve comprises 300 plus acres of WOOLAN.

 

• Veteran's Memorial Park

Address: 207 N Lake St, Boyne City, MI 49712

Phone: 231-582-6597

Website: http://www.cityofboynecity.com/

Information: The park is located just blocks from Boyne City's downtown and is open to the public year around.

 

• Boyne District Library

Address: 201 E Main St, Boyne City, MI 49712

Phone: 231-582-7861

Website: http://www.boynelibrary.org/

Information: Offers many public services including free wifi.

 

• TCP Paintball at Boyne

Address: 1 Boyne Mountain Road Boyne Falls, MI 49713

Phone: 231-350-0072

Website: https://www.boynemountain.com/summer-activities/paintball

Information: We've joined forces with Black Diamond Paintball - northern Michigan's largest, most knowledgeable paintball experts - to open the area's best paintball field at Boyne Mountain. 

 

HARBOR SPRINGS

 

• Thorne Swift Nature Preserve

Address: 6696 Lower Shore Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Phone: 231-526-6401

Website: https://landtrust.org/thorne-swift-nature-preserve/

Information: A mix of upland dunes and lowland cedar swamp make up this nature preserve.

 

• Zipline Adventures at Boyne Highlands Resort

Address: 600 Highland Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Phone: 231-526-3835

Website: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42281-d4487226-Reviews-Zipline_Adventures_at_Boyne_Highlands_Resort-Harbor_Springs_Emmet_County_Michigan.html

Information: These unforgettable outdoor experiences are offered year-round during peak season at Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain.

 

• Harbor Springs Library

Address: 206 S Spring St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Phone: 231-526-2531

Website: http://www.harborspringslibrary.org/

Information: The Harbor Springs Library has been offering support to the surrounding community for more than 115 years. 

 

• Pond Hill Farm

Address: 5699 S Lake Shore Dr, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Phone: 231-526-3276

Website: https://www.pondhill.com/

Information: With a farm store, livestock barn, cafe, winery, and brewery, Pond Hill Farm has plenty to do!

 

LUDINGTON

 

• Ludington State Park

Address: 8800 M-116, Ludington, MI 49431

Phone: 231-843-2423

Website: http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=468&type=SPRK

Information: The park encompasses several ecosystems including forests, sand dunes, a dam, a Great Lake, and a river.

 

• Ludington Breakwater Lighthouse

Address: Ludington, MI

Website: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g42416-d269641-Reviews-Ludington_North_Breakwater_Light-Ludington_Michigan.html

Information: The Ludington Light is a 57-foot tall steel-plated lighthouse famous in many photos.

 

• Amber Elk Ranch

Address: 2688 W Conrad Rd, Ludington, MI 49431

Phone: 231-843-5355

Website: http://www.amberelkranch.com/contact.php

Information: See more than 200 elk on a wagon ride through 130 acres of beautiful pastureland.

 

• Historic White Pine Village

Address: 1687 S Lakeshore Dr, Ludington, MI 49431

Phone: 231-843-4808

Website: https://historicwhitepinevillage.org/

Information: The thirty buildings in the village contain artifacts relating to pioneer lumbering, music, farming, shipping, sports, and businesses.

 

• Ludington Area Center for the Arts

Address: 107 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI 49431

Phone: 231-845-2787

Website: https://www.ludingtonartscenter.org/

Information: This historic building is a venue for art exhibitions, performances, films, writers' forums, and educational workshops.

 

• Ludington Library

Address: 217 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431

Phone: 231-843-8465

Website: http://www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us/

Information: Offers public services including free wifi.

 

MACKINAW CITY

 

• Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

Address: 526 N Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Phone: 231-436-8705

Website: https://www.mackinacparks.com/parks-and-attractions/old-mackinac-point-lighthouse/

Information: The Old Mackinac Point Light Station was in operation from 1890 until 1957.

 

• Mackinac Bridge

Location: Mackinaw City, St. Ignace

Website: https://www.mackinacbridge.org/

Information: The Mackinac Bridge is the world's 22nd-longest main span and the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.

 

• Straits State Park

Address: 720 Church St, St Ignace, MI 49781

Phone: 906-643-8620

Website: http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=427

Information: The park has 275 modern campsites that feature electricity, fire rings and picnic tables.

 

• Historic Mill Creek State Park

Address: 9001 W, US-23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Phone: 231-436-4100

Website: https://www.mackinacparks.com/parks-and-attractions/historic-mill-creek-discovery-park/

Information: Historic Mill Creek State Park is a state park, nature preserve, and historic site in the U.S. state of Michigan.

 

• McGulpin Point Lighthouse

Address: 500 Headlands Rd, Mackinaw City, MI 49770

Phone: 231-436-5860

Website: https://www.mcgulpinpoint.org/

Information: McGulpin Point Light was constructed as a navigational aid through the Straits of Mackinac. The light began operation in 1869, making it one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the Straits. ‎

 

• Colonial Michilimackinac

Address: 102 W Straits Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49770

Phone: 231-436-4100

Website: https://www.mackinacparks.com/parks-and-attractions/colonial-michilimackinac/

Information: Step into the 1770s at this reconstructed fort and fur-trading outpost. Watch Redcoats fire muskets and cannons, smell bread baking, meet Colonial Villagers, and explore a dozen buildings inside this National Historic Landmark.

 

• Fort Mackinac

Location: Huron Rd., Mackinac Island, Michigan

Phone: 906-847-3328

Website: https://www.mackinacparks.com/parks-and-attractions/fort-mackinac/         

Information: Step into the 1880s at this original Island fort with rifle and cannon firing demonstrations, music, court martials, tours, 14 buildings.

 

• Garlyn Zoological Park

Address: US-2, Naubinway, MI 49762

Phone: 906-477-1085

Website: http://www.garlynzoo.com/

Information: The Garlyn Zoo is the largest zoo in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

 

• Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

Address: 131 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Phone: 231-436-9825

Website: https://www.themackinaw.org/

Information: "The Queen of the Great Lakes" was built as part of the war effort during World War II to meet the heavy demands of war materials and transportation during the winter months. Decommissioned in 2006, she now r is open for public tours and group events.

 

• Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows

Address: 10510 US-23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Phone: 231-436-5225

Website: https://www.jackpinelumberjackshows.com/

Information: Jack Pine Lumberjack Show is a journey back into the last 1800's when logging was king in the Northwood Michigan.

 

• The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House and Insect World

Address: 6750 McGulpin St, Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Phone: 906-847-3972

Website: https://www.originalbutterflyhouse.com/

Information: A vibrant array of exotic butterflies & other insects are on display at this indoor nature center.

 

PETOSKEY

 

• Petoskey District Library

Address: 500 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 49770

Phone: 231-758-3100

Website: https://www.petoskeylibrary.org/

Information: Offers public services including free wifi.

 

• Crooked Tree Arts Center

Address: 461 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 49770

Phone: 231.347.4337

Website: http://www.crookedtree.org/

Information: The Crooked Tree Arts Center offers a variety of cultural events & classes in art, dance & music.

 

• Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark

Address: 1 Boyne Mountain Rd, Boyne Falls, MI 49713

Phone: 855-688-7046

Website: https://www.avalanchebay.com/

Information: Avalanche Bay is Michigan's BIGGEST indoor water park featuring slides, rides, climbing walls, lazy river, and even a surf simulator.

 

• Harbor Springs History Museum

Address: 349 E Main St #1513, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

Phone: 231-526-9771

Website: http://www.harborspringshistory.org/

Information: The Harbor Springs History Museum features changing temporary exhibits feature a variety of topics of local interest.

 

• Little Traverse History Museum

Address: 100 Depot St, Petoskey, MI 49770

Phone: 231-347-2620

Website: https://www.petoskeymuseum.org/

Information: A historical small museum that gives the visitor a taste of Petoskey and the surrounding area.

 

• CoveYou Scenic Farm Market

Address: 4160 US-131, Petoskey, MI 49770

Phone: 231-347-0011

Website: https://coveyouscenicfarm.com/

Information: Coveyou Scenic Farm Market is a working Michigan Centennial Farm owned and farmed by the same family for more than 136 years.

 

• Petoskey State Park

Address: 2475 M-119, Petoskey, MI 49770

Phone: 231-347-2311

Website: http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=483&type=SPRK

Information: Petoskey State Park, located on the north end of Little Traverse Bay, is situated on 303 scenic acres and offers a beautiful sandy beach on the bay.