Summer
A Trio of Outdoor Events
July marks a high point of the summer season—fireworks light up the sky, boats fill the bay, and the beaches teem with frolicking sunbathers—it’s the time to be in Northern Michigan. To celebrate the sunny days and warm nights, Downtown …
For Whom the Bell Tolls: All Aboard the Downtown Trolley
Flags fluttering in the breeze off the bay, ice cream drips dropping on colorfully chalked sideways, and the flip-flopping of sandals going in and out of shops and eateries—these are some of the quintessential sights and sounds of a Northern …
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Downtown Welcomes Newcomers
Contrary to popular belief, things are constantly changing in small-town communities. Whether you’re a stalwart year-round resident or a Petoskey first-timer, we’d love to showcase a few of the new establishments getting situated amongst the beloved businesses and restaurants of …
Intergenerational efforts bring blooms to Downtown
Even with the chilly spring mornings in Northern Michigan, nature always finds a way to bloom, and here in lovely Petoskey, we’re lucky enough to have intergenerational efforts ready to aid Mother Nature. Now that the spring season appears to …
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The Trolley’s Return
Downtown Petoskey is a quaint and vibrant shopping and dining social district, complete with one-of-a-kind boutiques, restaurants, bars, and regular live entertainment – this we all know and love. Something we might not love is the heavy flow of vehicular …
Seeking Sunsets
We all love a good sunset, right? Watching the warm orangey sun lower in the colorful sky, seemingly sinking beneath Lake Michigan at the horizon line until a new day dawns. Artists attempt to capture the beauty of sunsets on …
Friday Nights in Pennsylvania Park
The perfect spot for playdates, lunch breaks, and fresh air reprieves, Pennsylvania Park is a popular summer downtown destination for everyone. Here, you can find a dog to pet, a grassy spot to nap on, or a noon-time concert to …