Guidebook for Petoskey
Food Scene
Roast & Toast
309 E Lake StEclectic & cool! Coffee beans roasted on site! The food is delish!
Great pub atmosphere with a varied and affordable beer selection, savory food, a rocking jukebox, and more hanging decorations than you can possibly absorb in one sitting.
23 locals recommend
Mitchell Street Pub
426 E Mitchell StGreat pub atmosphere with a varied and affordable beer selection, savory food, a rocking jukebox, and more hanging decorations than you can possibly absorb in one sitting.
Mim's has the best Gyros in town! And don't miss out on the Fiery Feta Fries... we never do :)
11 locals recommend
Mim's Mediterranean Grill
1823 U.S. 31 NMim's has the best Gyros in town! And don't miss out on the Fiery Feta Fries... we never do :)
Great fish and chips! Fresh whitefish fried to perfection, with french fries, and hush puppies - don't forget the malt vinegar!
Freshwater Grill
2264 Harbor-Petoskey RdGreat fish and chips! Fresh whitefish fried to perfection, with french fries, and hush puppies - don't forget the malt vinegar!
Good Thai in Northern Michigan?? Yes indeed! A large variety of curry and noodle dishes to choose from.
15 locals recommend
Thai Orchid Cuisine
433 E Mitchell StGood Thai in Northern Michigan?? Yes indeed! A large variety of curry and noodle dishes to choose from.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local brewery with great drink, food, and atmosphere in the heart of downtown Petoskey. You will be treated to a majestic view of Little Traverse Bay, and might even have the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment!
36 locals recommend
Beards Brewery
215 E Lake StLocal brewery with great drink, food, and atmosphere in the heart of downtown Petoskey. You will be treated to a majestic view of Little Traverse Bay, and might even have the opportunity to enjoy live entertainment!
Great beer and cool atmosphere, established in building that was formerly, in the distant past, a... can you guess... a brewery! Great location, across from Petoskey State Park with a small (Mud) Lake out back, and at the intersection of paved bike trails that extend to downtown Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Alanson, and beyond.
49 locals recommend
Petoskey Brewing
1844 Harbor-Petoskey RdGreat beer and cool atmosphere, established in building that was formerly, in the distant past, a... can you guess... a brewery! Great location, across from Petoskey State Park with a small (Mud) Lake out back, and at the intersection of paved bike trails that extend to downtown Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Alanson, and beyond.
The Noggin Room downstairs in basement has a good selection of quality beer and food with popcorn served as an appetizer. Patrons are often treated to live music, particularly on the weekends. Take advantage of discounted beer and appetizers during Happy Hour from 4-6. During the summer, the Veranda, an open-air venue out back, is also an option for food, drink, and spectacular views of Little Traverse Bay.
10 locals recommend
Stafford's Perry Hotel
100 Lewis StThe Noggin Room downstairs in basement has a good selection of quality beer and food with popcorn served as an appetizer. Patrons are often treated to live music, particularly on the weekends. Take advantage of discounted beer and appetizers during Happy Hour from 4-6. During the summer, the Veranda, an open-air venue out back, is also an option for food, drink, and spectacular views of Little Traverse Bay.
Essentials
We all love our local Coop, which offers a large variety of organic and sustainable food and drink, as well as a deli, tables/seating (with great view of Little Traverse Bay), and bathrooms.
21 locals recommend
Grain Train Natural Foods Market
220 E Mitchell StWe all love our local Coop, which offers a large variety of organic and sustainable food and drink, as well as a deli, tables/seating (with great view of Little Traverse Bay), and bathrooms.
A local chain we support - a better option than the big box stores like Walmart and Meijers. Prices are generally competitive and you get good personalized service at check out.
22 locals recommend
Oleson's Food Stores
2000 US-31A local chain we support - a better option than the big box stores like Walmart and Meijers. Prices are generally competitive and you get good personalized service at check out.
Arts & Culture
Crooked Tree provides a variety of great local art, entertainment, and courses/education for our community. Check out the gallery or any productions that might occur while you're in town!
28 locals recommend
Crooked Tree Arts Center
461 E Mitchell StCrooked Tree provides a variety of great local art, entertainment, and courses/education for our community. Check out the gallery or any productions that might occur while you're in town!
A good place to check out and learn local history while exploring Bayfront Park (because it is located within the Park).
7 locals recommend
Little Traverse Historical Museum
100 Depot CtA good place to check out and learn local history while exploring Bayfront Park (because it is located within the Park).
Parks & Nature
PSP boasts pristine Lake Michigan beach front where Petoskey stones often appear. There are a variety of sand dunes, ranging from newly forming near the water to high wooded hills in the backside of the park (near M119). A web of trails lead you through dunes and woods.
82 locals recommend
Petoskey State Park
2475 M-119PSP boasts pristine Lake Michigan beach front where Petoskey stones often appear. There are a variety of sand dunes, ranging from newly forming near the water to high wooded hills in the backside of the park (near M119). A web of trails lead you through dunes and woods.
The Bear River is distinguished by having the steepest drop of any river in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan in it's last mile, which happens to flow through the middle of the City of Petoskey. Hike the trails on either side of the river (and connected by footbridges) to view rapids, woods, and wildlife. Their are picnic areas and public bathrooms.
15 locals recommend
Bear River Valley Recreation Area
302 Ione StThe Bear River is distinguished by having the steepest drop of any river in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan in it's last mile, which happens to flow through the middle of the City of Petoskey. Hike the trails on either side of the river (and connected by footbridges) to view rapids, woods, and wildlife. Their are picnic areas and public bathrooms.
Bay View Association is a PUD (Planned Unit Development) established nearly a century ago, I think lol. Planning included preservation of a large chunk of property called Bay View Woods. This large wooded area includes a variety of natural features ranging from wetlands to high bluffs. A great place to explore and get some exercise. Finding access points to the trail systems can be a bit tricky, but we'll help on that front.
8 locals recommend
Bay View
Bay View Association is a PUD (Planned Unit Development) established nearly a century ago, I think lol. Planning included preservation of a large chunk of property called Bay View Woods. This large wooded area includes a variety of natural features ranging from wetlands to high bluffs. A great place to explore and get some exercise. Finding access points to the trail systems can be a bit tricky, but we'll help on that front.
Bayfront Park, connecting the Petoskey downtown area to the Lake Michigan waterfront,provides incredible views of Little Traverse Bay, especially sunsets. You can hike miles along the waterfront with limestone cliff on the inland side, or out onto the pier and breakwall, which is a favorite launching/swimming spot for locals. There is a baseball diamond, playground, and even a pond where you will often see kids fishing.
11 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
101 E Lake StBayfront Park, connecting the Petoskey downtown area to the Lake Michigan waterfront,provides incredible views of Little Traverse Bay, especially sunsets. You can hike miles along the waterfront with limestone cliff on the inland side, or out onto the pier and breakwall, which is a favorite launching/swimming spot for locals. There is a baseball diamond, playground, and even a pond where you will often see kids fishing.