Weekend Getaways
Wash away the stress with a weekend stay Up North.
Make it for getting in shape, getting reacquainted or just because you need it. There is so much to do or NOT do, that a weekend getaway will be just a sampler, encouraging you to come back. In Northern Michigan, you can enjoy the great outdoors in every season with fishing in spring when the streams and rivers beckon, golfing in summer, or hunting in fall. Weekend ski packages are aplenty at the many resorts throughout the regions. Of course, for the adventuresome, just grab your skis and snow shoes and chart your own course.
A weekend on the water could mean you bring or rent a boat and bring your own crew, or take a memorable 2-3 day cruise on the schooner Manitou, one of the largest sailing vessels on the Great Lakes. Imagine discovering the beauty of Grand Traverse Bay, from the deck of a majestic sailing vessel.
These are just a sampling of the wonderful things that you can do up North. Empty your mind of the stress-filled world and fill it with wonderful, new memories of time in Northern Michigan.
Weekend getaways
Whatever the season, we all need to take a break from the ordinary. Turn your weekend into extraordinary by grabbing the whole family and creating memories.
The "get moving" Weekend:
Little Traverse Wheelway
Well-marked bike trail encompasses a paved path and local sidewalks from Charlevoix through Bay Harbor, Petoskey, Bay View, and on to Harbor Springs. Great views of Little Traverse Bay.
State Parks
With five beautiful state parks within easy driving distance, you can choose from bicycling, skiing, picnicking, hiking, or snowmobiling.
Oden State Fish Hatchery
New complex is one of the most advanced fish culture facilities of its kind and a major rearing facility for brown and rainbow trout. Tour the interpretative area in old hatchery.
Deer Park, Harbor Springs
This is a popular deer-viewing area where the deer really love visitors, so stop by to see them.
Great American Adventures, Petoskey
Have a great Northwest Michigan adventure with an 18-hole mini-golf course, go-carts, batting cages, driving range, arcade, and water wars.
Outside Edge, Boyne City
With more than 1,500 square feet of vertical angles, slopes, and overhangs, you can have rock-solid fun! Practice your techniques or just have fun at this incredible climbing facility.
The "Take it Indoors" Weekend:
Andrew Blackbird Museum, Harbor Springs
Named after Chief Andrew Blackbird, the first postmaster of Harbor Springs, the museum contains American Indian relics and handwork.
Little Traverse Historical Museum Center, Petoskey
Located in the picturesque former Chicago and West Michigan Railroad Depot at Bay Front Park, this museum is full of area history.
Harsha House, Charlevoix
Community leader and businessman Horace Harsha built this house in 1891. It features three Victorian rooms, more than 9,000 historic photographs and negatives, local artifacts, and a 1917 working player piano.
Boyne City Historical Museum, Boyne City
Step back in time to an era when horses outnumbered cars, logging was the main industry, and every yard had an outhouse.
Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs
Environmentally sustainable farm grows fruits, vegetables, and herbs, and raises sheep, pigs, chickens, and cows. Buy what’s raised, grown, and canned onsite.
Railroad Depot Museum, Charlevoix
The Charlevoix Railroad Station was donated to the local historical society in 1992, on the 100th anniversary of the first train arriving in Charlevoix. It houses a variety of exhibits.
