Fall

New in Town: Malted Vinyl

Recently, you may have noticed some new storefronts and signage in Downtown Petoskey, ushering in new businesses and establishments that diversify our already vibrant shopping district. One such business is garnering attention by serving up tasty drinks, delivering diverse tunes, …

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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 …

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Getting Cozy in November

When you hear the word “cozy,” what comes to mind? Perhaps you associate “cozy” with warmth, comfort, a crackling fire, heated beverages, and fluffy blankets like I do. Additional cozy elements may include a good book, a snuggly animal, or …

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Treats of Fall

I think we can all agree that we’ve lucked out this fall. Yes, we had rain, and yes, we had some early cold mornings; however, the sheer amount of blue-sky and sunshiney days has been a Northern Michigan blessing, especially …

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Ladies Opening Night

Ladies, it’s time to shop, sip, and stroll the streets of Downtown Petoskey for our annual Ladies Opening Night. Instead of hunting for bucks, let’s spend some “bucks” to kick off the holiday season. Scope out gifts for yourself and …

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a november to remember in petoskey michigan

A November to Remember

As I look out over the bay, there are people sauntering on the breakwater; rusted maples and fire-red burning bushes stand defiant. The water? Nary a ripple. No coats, no boots, no ice, no snow, no anything but warmth and …

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The Stafford Perry Hotel in Fall

These are Extraordinary Times

I spent the last two weeks traveling through Maine and New England, exploring and enjoying the fall season. I was even able to fulfill a lifelong dream and kayak Walden Pond and walk in the steps of Henry David Thoreau. …

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Howard Street in the Fall. Color Change

Some Things Never Change

I walked downtown this morning contemplating the past few months. For now, the streets are quiet and the coffee shops and restaurants only beginning to stir; the whir of people and the hum of autos, missing. Then I paused in …

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Transition to Fall in Downtown Petoskey

Transition to Fall

August 7, 2019  As the air cools through the evening and into night and the fog covers warming Lake Michigan, we turn our attention to the slowdown and a transition to fall. Families are the first to travel south for …

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The Ahhs of October. Petoskey's Downtown Arch in Fall

The Ahhh’s of October

October 24, 2018                 A word of warning to those who have never visited Downtown Petoskey in the fall: You will always want to return. The addiction is slow but certain. Burnt oranges, startling red’s, and stunning yellows parade around the area …

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The Petoskey Farmers Market in September

A Softness in September

September 12, 2018                                                  With school back in session and as the climate cools into the beginnings of fall, we take a big sigh and enjoy the peace of Downtown Petoskey. The pace slows to a meander or saunter, parking seems …

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Lake Street around Thanksgiving

Thanks, and Giving

November 22, 2017 All through Downtown Petoskey there are signs of the season popping up. From decorated lampposts and storefronts to the Santa Parade and the lighting of the Christmas Tree in Pennsylvania Park this weekend, vestiges of the Holidays …

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