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🌞 🌲 Northern Michigan Things to Do 🌊 🌼

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Karrigan Niemi

These are my favorite things to do in northern Michigan! My family lives here and is from this region of Michigan. I have you covered for all seasons!

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Love this Instagram worthy juice shop. They have adorable merch, healthy supplements + snacks, gifts, and the smoothies and food are also good! They have great coffee + matcha too. It’s a seasonal business so I make sure I stop by every summer.

Little Juice Fresh Pressed Juice & Coffee

I love this farm for organic produce! It’s super easy to stop by and shop and it’s also located near a bunch of the Petoskey wineries.

Bear Creek Organic Farm

One of my favorite wineries in the area! It has a great view and sometimes in the summer they serve pizzas. I also really like the wines that they have.

Petoskey Farms Vineyard. Winery. Coffeehouse. Lavender Farm.

I love this spa especially in the winter - there is an outdoor hot tub and you can watch skiers go down the mountain. The gift shop also has great skincare and Lululemon etc if you need anything on your trip!

The Spa at Boyne Mountain Resort

I love going to fustinis in downtown petoskey and bringing back the garlic olive oil. Their oils make great gifts and are so good to cook with at home.

Fustini's Oil & Vinegars - Petoskey

On a nice day, Mackinac island is always worth it! The ferry shuttles have free parking. I recommend renting bikes and checking out the island, then having lunch at the pink pony! You can also pack a bag and picnic on the island.

Mackinac Island

If you’ve made it to the island and it’s busy to grab lunch, this cafe is a great option and a little further down!

Watercolor Cafe

Very northern Michigan! This is a great polish restaurant with a garden in the back and great views of the lake. It’s the perfect stop if you drive the tunnel of trees!

Legs Inn

One of my favorite restaurants! It’s super gluten free friendly, and is close to Charlevoix, Boyne City, and Petoskey. Right on the water with great views. The fireplace is super cozy inside if you’re up in the winter. I also love looking in the bout...

Barrel Back Restaurant | Walloon Lake

If you like higher end labels this is a great boutique in downtown Charlevoix! I’ve picked up some amazing sweaters that have lasted me years.

Grey Boutique

Another great market in Traverse City! They also serve hot meals and sandwiches if you need a quick lunch.

Lakeview Hill Farm & Market

If you like gemstones or crystals, this bead shop has super unique and high quality items to make your own jewelry. They also have already made pieces that would go for way more online.

Nawbin

Always worth it to rent a boat on Torch Lake! I love this rental company and have used them before.

Torch Lake Pontoon Rentals at MK Marine

I love this brewery they have the best pizza! And a great view of the bay.

Beards Brewery

If you’re more of a cider person Sutton’s Bay Ciders is great! The drive on the peninsula is so scenic.

Sutton's Bay Ciders

If you want any local products or healthy food/supplements stocked on your trip I love Grain Train! They also have a smaller location in Boyne City.

Grain Train Natural Foods Market

I love this restaurant in downtown Boyne City! They have a European menu that rotates pretty frequently.

Cafe Santé

This is a great coffee shop if you need to catch up on emails during your visit!

North Perk Coffee