Ellie’s guidebook for Northern Michigan

Ellie
Ellie’s guidebook for Northern Michigan

City/town information

Boyne City was founded in 1856 by Irish settlers who were reminded of the Boyne River back in their homeland. It boasts 60 miles of shoreline along Lake Charleviox, and offers year-round indoor and outdoor activities.
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Boyne City
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Boyne City was founded in 1856 by Irish settlers who were reminded of the Boyne River back in their homeland. It boasts 60 miles of shoreline along Lake Charleviox, and offers year-round indoor and outdoor activities.
In the language of the Odawa tribe, the name "Petoskey" means where the light shines through the clouds." This beautiful city has been a vacation destination for more than 100 years, and continues to delight visitors with its many shops, restaurants and beautiful Lake Michigan waterfront.
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Petoskey
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In the language of the Odawa tribe, the name "Petoskey" means where the light shines through the clouds." This beautiful city has been a vacation destination for more than 100 years, and continues to delight visitors with its many shops, restaurants and beautiful Lake Michigan waterfront.
The village of Walloon Lake is a snug community between Boyne City and Petoskey. On the shores of the inland lake of the same name, the village hosts many outdoor community events, and is the former vacation home of famed author Ernest Hemingway.
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Walloon Lake
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The village of Walloon Lake is a snug community between Boyne City and Petoskey. On the shores of the inland lake of the same name, the village hosts many outdoor community events, and is the former vacation home of famed author Ernest Hemingway.

Food scene

Small chain eatery offering Latin American dishes and drinks in an upbeat, colorful setting.
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Red Mesa Grill
117 Water St
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Small chain eatery offering Latin American dishes and drinks in an upbeat, colorful setting.
Airy, contemporary restaurant and bar featuring a New American menu and views of Walloon Lake.
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Barrel Back Restaurant
4069 M-75
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Airy, contemporary restaurant and bar featuring a New American menu and views of Walloon Lake.
Small, local brewery with comfort food and festive atmosphere.
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Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen
112 S Park St
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Small, local brewery with comfort food and festive atmosphere.
Old-fashioned bistro with a patio serving escargot, wood-fired pizzas, Belgian brews & more.
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Cafe Santé
1 Water St
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Old-fashioned bistro with a patio serving escargot, wood-fired pizzas, Belgian brews & more.
Features hand-cut steaks, artisanal cheeses, unique wines and microbrews, scones, deli sandwiches.
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Lake Street Market
306 S Lake St
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Features hand-cut steaks, artisanal cheeses, unique wines and microbrews, scones, deli sandwiches.
No-frills restaurant with a wide menu of specialty pizzas, salads & subs, plus build-your-own pasta.
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B.C. Pizza
101 North Lake Street
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No-frills restaurant with a wide menu of specialty pizzas, salads & subs, plus build-your-own pasta.
Vintage-inspired grill filled with antiques, a retro jukebox & peanut shells tossed on the floor.
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Mitchell Street Pub
426 E Mitchell St
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Vintage-inspired grill filled with antiques, a retro jukebox & peanut shells tossed on the floor.
Large selection of domestic and imported liquor, beer, and fine wine and a wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches.
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Provisions Wine Lounge
127 Water St
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Large selection of domestic and imported liquor, beer, and fine wine and a wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches.

Beaches

Rocky beach, ideal for rock hunting. Look for the elusive Petoskey Stone, Michigan's state stone!
Magnus Park
901 W Lake St
Rocky beach, ideal for rock hunting. Look for the elusive Petoskey Stone, Michigan's state stone!
560-acre preserve on Lake Charlevoix featuring beaches, campgrounds, a cedar swamp & nature trails.
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Young State Park
2280 Boyne City-Charlevoix Rd
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560-acre preserve on Lake Charlevoix featuring beaches, campgrounds, a cedar swamp & nature trails.
Lakeside park with a sandy swimming beach & grassy areas, plus a playground.
Peninsula Beach
310 Front St
Lakeside park with a sandy swimming beach & grassy areas, plus a playground.

Sightseeing

This is a great place to go for a run, walk, hike, bike ride, or a picnic. You can walk up the 400 + steps hike the paths up to enjoy the view overlooking Boyne City. Sledding and ice skating in the winter. A disc golf course and miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
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Avalanche Preserve
1129 Wilson St
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This is a great place to go for a run, walk, hike, bike ride, or a picnic. You can walk up the 400 + steps hike the paths up to enjoy the view overlooking Boyne City. Sledding and ice skating in the winter. A disc golf course and miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
Located where the mouth of the Boyne River meets Lake Charleviox downtown. Beautiful sunsets. Public restrooms available.
Sunset Park
8 S Lake St
Located where the mouth of the Boyne River meets Lake Charleviox downtown. Beautiful sunsets. Public restrooms available.
Home to 29 varieties of lavender, the farm is a beautiful stop to visit and explore and also participate in the many activities offered. Visit their website for more information.
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Lavender Hill Farm
7354 Horton Bay Rd N
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Home to 29 varieties of lavender, the farm is a beautiful stop to visit and explore and also participate in the many activities offered. Visit their website for more information.

Family activities

Raven Hill Discovery Center's mission is to provide a place that enhances hands-on & lifelong learning for all ages by connecting science, history and the arts.
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Raven Hill Discovery Center
4737 Fuller Rd
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Raven Hill Discovery Center's mission is to provide a place that enhances hands-on & lifelong learning for all ages by connecting science, history and the arts.
Michigan's Largest Indoor Waterpark. Massive water park inside a resort featuring slides, a lazy river & children's pool.
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Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
1 Boyne Mountain Rd
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Michigan's Largest Indoor Waterpark. Massive water park inside a resort featuring slides, a lazy river & children's pool.

Grocery Store

Starbucks located inside. Just outside of downtown Boyne City.
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Family Fare Supermarket
430 N Lake St
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Starbucks located inside. Just outside of downtown Boyne City.
Located in Petoskey, south of downtown
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Meijer
250 Meijer Dr
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Located in Petoskey, south of downtown
Located in Petoskey, south of downtown
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Walmart Supercenter
1850 Anderson Rd
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Located in Petoskey, south of downtown
Smaller grocery store with essentials, close to downtown Petoskey
Louie's Fresh Market
6977 M-68
Smaller grocery store with essentials, close to downtown Petoskey
Smaller grocery store between Boyne City and Boyne Falls.
Louies Fresh Market
1231 M-75
Smaller grocery store between Boyne City and Boyne Falls.