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Outdoor concerts throughout the summer in Petoskey, Boyne City, Charlevoix, East Jordan and Harbor Springs enliven local communities and provide entertainment from steel drum bands and Caribbean sounds to Celtic, swing, pop and brass.
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Artists find inspiration daily in Northern Michigan, and galleries promoting local talents and world-renowned painters, photographers and craftspeople are found in communities from Harbor Springs to East Jordan.
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Northern Michigan is truly a linkster’s paradise, and the area caters to all colors in the golf spectrum.
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Slip-sliding down the big slide at Thunder Falls Family Waterpark in Mackinaw City.
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There’s a goldmine of antique shopping in Northern Michigan, and each year the list grows for treasure hunters looking for the right vintage item for cottage, cabin or home.
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Whether it is a rustic, vault-toilet camp site or a plot with water, electric and sewer pumpout you prefer, it is available.
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Sharing stories and artifacts from the region’s past with visitors and locals alike is a full-time job for the many museums charged with preserving Northern Michigan’s rich history.
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The people, events and environmental influences that shaped the local landscape and lore can still be found throughout the region by those looking for a historical or cultural perspective of Northern Michigan.
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An extensive trail network winds through the Northern Michigan landscape, with paved paths for smooth pedaling and rough terrain for more experienced riders.
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Downtowns are the heart of local communities and a big draw for visitors looking for one-of-a-kind experiences, from clothing and gifts to regional treasures and divine dining.