Fisherman's Island State Park is located along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Charlevoix. This state park is maintained by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and is located in close proximity to the eponymous island. Featuring campsites and picnic areas, the park serves as an idyllic destination for a fun day out. Maple trees and spruce and cedar bogs cloak a landscape comprised of rolling dunes, and the park also includes a beach area and several miles of trails. Hikers, birdwatchers and nature lovers will relish a visit to Fisherman's Island State Park.
A beach by Lake Michigan, this beach is one of the primary tourist attractions in the city. Lake Michigan is one of three lakes that border this beautiful city. This scenic waterfront is not only appealing to the eyes, but is also one of the popular entertainment venues. Lake Michigan Beach houses a playground for outdoor sports like volleyball and also has a pier for adventure sports. Located along Park Avenue, the beach is close to the city's restaurants and coffee shops to head to after an exhausting but fun outing by the water.
Petoskey State Park is a one-of-its-kind park located at the northern edge of Little Traverse Bay. One can swim, hike, camp or participate in stone hunting here. The park is famous for being home to the beautiful Petoskey stones, popularly known as Michigan's 'state stone.' Replete with mature forests, hiking and biking trails, a serene beach and iconic sand dunes, this park is a must-visit attraction for all first-time Petoskey visitors. Apart from its natural beauty, the park also features two campground facilities, sprawling picnic areas, and a children's playground.
Downtown Petoskey's Gaslight District is famous for its many colorful boutiques, wonderful restaurants and interesting galleries, such as the Crooked Tree Arts Center. Stretching across three streets, each block has its own specialty, which makes the district a haven for shopaholics. Lit by gas lamps at night, the district is wonderful just for sightseeing.
Castle Farms boasts beautiful gardens, a historic French-inspired castle, a romantic wedding chapel, and exquisite reception halls. All of these factors make it a great venue for wedding ceremonies. This magnificent castle has also played host to many bridal shows, craft exhibits, and art shows. Guided tours of the castle take visitors through its splendid past with old photos, documents, and intriguing stories. Castle Farms is also home to a spectacular outdoor model railroad, blooming flowerbeds and trees, and a small exhibition on World War I.
With a pretty location by the riverside, the Old City Park has been around for over a century and hosts some rather interesting species of flora and fauna. A perfect backdrop for weddings and anniversaries, the park confines can be rented out for private events. Festivities and concerts are a regular affair at this grand green space which has entertained and provided respite to the people of Boyne since years.
Well known for its fishing, the Boyne City has the most scenic lakes located nearby and what better way to explore them than while fishing. Bryce Hewitt runs Hewitt's Guide Service that conducts fishing tours of the North Michigan Lakes. With state-of-the-art boats, and a number of tours to choose from, this touring company is famous among the tourists. Hewitt's Guide Service is reputed for comfortable fishing trips. All you have to do is carry your fishing license and a picnic basket, and you are all set for an enjoyable experience.
Located in East Jordan and spread among vast acres of land, the Jordan Valley Trout Pond is very historic and is set in a splendid locale. The trout here are bred in large tanks with fresh water from the nearby lakes. The pond makes for a perfect location to spend a day, thanks to its brilliant setting and natural habitat. During the summer season one can find may tourists coming here to fish. All in all a great place to have fun, spend family time.
Depot Beach is one of the many beautiful sandy beaches on Lake Charlevoix. It is situated beside the old train depot and a walk away from downtown Charlevoix. The calm waters are fabulous for sailing and the Lake Charlevoix Mariners school conducts its activities here. The beach also has picnic areas, playgrounds and restrooms. Be it a beachside rendezvous with friends or a cozy romantic evening by the sea, Depot Beach is just perfect.
Enjoy the view of the panorama surrounding the Harbor Springs Community Park, as you make your way through the small trail that paves the way to this park. A haven for hikers, this park features a rink that allows skating and hockey events for the interested. Apart from skating, this place also offers an ideal environment for biking and rollerblading.
Located by the Little Taverse Bay on the Harbor Springs front, Zorn Park is a complete recreational place. Its pleasant surroundings and calm locales make it one of the popular picnic spots in the city. Recreation facilities for kids as well as outdoor sports facilities for volleyball and other such games, can be availed here. It is a perfect space for a fun family picnic.
Located at the end of the Zoll street, the Zoll Street Beach is known for being a dog-friendly beach. The beach is a perfect family hang-out with a special area allotted to every member of the family including pets. It has a dog-play area, a kids area where kids can enjoy at minimum water levels, an adventure sports zone and a picnic area with grassy patch and picnic tables. Swimming and kayaking are the two water activities carried out here on a large scale. Besides, sailing is also done here with a special launch section for the sailboards.