Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - Boyne Mountain, about 35 minutes south of Highlands

88,000 square foot indoor waterpark delivers a series of slides, rides, falls, pools and play areas. Year-round fun and the ultimate in family aquatic adventure. Transportation is on your own. Group discounts may apply. Houseguest rates. Inquire at Front Desk.

Bay Breeze Historic Tours

Walking and trolley tours of Bayview and Petoskey – 231-526-8888

Beaches & State Parks (inquire at Front Desk for directions)

State Parks: BurtLake, Indian River 231-238-9392; Petoskey, 231-347-2311; Wilderness, west of

MackinawCity, 231-436-5381; YoungState Park, north of BoyneCity, 231-582-7523

Beaches: BoyneCityBeach on LakeCharlevoix, MagnusCityParkBeach on Little TraverseBay in

Petoskey, ZornPark in Harbor Springs, Thorne Swift Nature Preserve on Lower Shore Drive

in Harbor Springs

Biking/Blading/Boarding

  • Boyne Highlands Bike Park – inquire at Front Desk – rental bikes available
  • Petoskey Multi-Purpose Trail encompasses a paved path and sidewalks. Runs from Charlevoix thru BayHarbor to EastPark, through Bay View and beyond to the HarborSpringsAirport.
  • HarborSpringsCommunityPark on Main & Hoyt Streets in Harbor Springs. A half-mile groomed walking or riding path; paved rink for in-line skating and hockey; ramps and half-pipes for skateboarders

Bike Rental

  • Bahnhof Sport in Petoskey, 231-347-2112
  • High Gear Sports in Petoskey, 231-347-6118
  • Latitude 45 in Petoskey, 231-348-5342
  • Touring Gear in Harbor Springs, 231-526-7152

Bowling

Northern Lights Recreation - 231-347-3100

  • Open bowling - Billiards room – Arcade room- indoor golf – great food

CampDaggettAdventureCenter

  • Offers teambuilding and adventure programs
  • Customized programs designed to meet the needs and goals of your organization
  • 231-347-9742 or

Canoe and Rafting Rental

  • Big Bear Adventures - Indian River, 231-238-8181 - (bigbearadventures.com)

(40 minutes east of Highlands on M-68), Tubing, rafting, canoeing on Pigeon & SturgeonRiver, Mini Golf

  • Bear River Canoe, 2517 McDougal Rd, Petoskey, 231-347-9038, 231-838-4141
  • Atkinson Boat Company, Indian River, 231-238-8825

Casino

  • Odawa Casino – 1760 Lears Rd - Petoskey - 231-347-6041
  • Casino does provide shuttle transportation for hotel guests– check with the hotel front desk for more info

Charter Boats

  • Sunshine Charters, (Sailing Adventures) Charlevoix, 231-547-0266
  • Great Lakes Charter – operating out of Bay Harbor Marina

39-foot Lindmark Trawler yacht which will hold up to 12 people

Captain Jason Spiegel 231-675-2278 or 231-547-0700

Charter Fishing

  • Ward Brothers, Charlevoix (40 miles south of Boyne Highlands on US-31) - 231-547-2371

Featuring (3) 31’ Bertrams’, Lake trout, Chinook salmon and brown trout fishing in the Great Lakes

  • Evening cruises and color tours available

Can accommodate up to 6 people per boat. Fixed price plus cost of permit. To reserve charter, send name, address, phone # and copy of fishing license. If no license, fax name, address, date of birth and driver’s license # in advance. Bring own beverage. They provide gear & tackle and will clean the fish. Call for more information on price and availability.

  • Ruddy Duck Sport Fishing Charters, Petoskey-Harbor Springs, 231-347-3232

U.S. Coast Guard Licensed captain, Barry Aspenleiter. Evening trips available. Maximum 6 people.

  • Capt’n Bill’s, Boyne City & Charlevoix, 517-204-0013

Charter fishing & yacht delivery services,

Cross in the Woods, Indian River, 231-238-8973

Visit this outdoor 55-foot high cross with its seven-ton bronze image of Christ.

FishingLakes & Ponds

JordanValley Trout Pond, East Jordan - 231-536-0518

  • Rainbow Trout, Family Fishing, Tackle Furnished, No license req., Lessons available

Morgan Trout Farm, Alanson - 231-548-4114

  • Public fishing, no license req., tackle furnished

Hidden River Golf & Casting Club, Brutus - 800-325-4653 or 231-529-4653

Fly Fishing

  • Whippoorwill, Petoskey - 347-1900 or 348-7061
  • Tony Dunaske Outdoors – 231-347-5039 231-529-4653
  • Boyne Fly Casters ~ Scotty Hall Jr, Guide 231-409-3167 on beautiful Jordan River
  • Wild Bill’s Guide Service ~ Charlevoix, - 231-237-9329
  • The North Country ~ Harbor Springs – 231-526-8744 or 888-949-9992
  • Jordan River Fly Shop, East Jordan - 231-536-9925
  • Bart Rypstra – 231-439-4003
  • Michigan Fisheries, Oden – Maureen Jacobs 231-348-0998
  • Young Bait Shop, Alanson 231-548-5286
  • Harbormaster, BayHarbor – John Russell 231-439-2544
  • Richard Keiswetter 231-526-8744, 888-749-9992

Hiking Trails:

  • For information on locations, guided walks, call 231-347-0991

Little Traverse Conservancy Nature Preserves, Harbor Springs: Hike through hardwood forests, explore creeks & wildlife, stroll along sandy beaches. Mini guides are available. Call 231-347-0991

Horseback Riding

BoyneHighlandsEquestrianCenter – 231-526-3001, 2

Little Traverse Historical Museum – 231-347-2620
Mackinac Island

Boyne Highlands is located about 45 minutes from MackinawCity.

Ferry service provided from MackinawCity and St. Ignace.

Miniature Golf in Petoskey

Great American Adventure - 231-347-9566

Mini-golf, go-carts, batting cages, driving range, arcade and water wars

Pirate’s Cove - 231-347-1123

The Indoor JungleGolfCenter- 231-348-8787

Northern Lights Recreation Indoor Mini Golf - 231-347-3100

Parasailing, MackinawCity

Single and tandem para-sail rides. 231-436-7144

Petoskey Stones

VisitMagnusCityBeach on Little Traverse Bay, downtown Petoskey. Countless stones wash ashore.

Polar Bear Ice & Fitness, Harbor & Petoskey (231-348-8480)

Indoor ice skating, racquet ball, walli-ball and fitness center. Open year-round.

Pond Hill Farm – a MUST see!

5581 S. Lake Shore Dr – located 5 miles north of downtown Harbor Springs – call hotel front desk for directions

  • Organic farm market– flowers – petting farm – trout pond - greenhouse– hayrides on weekends
  • Café that features delicious veggie wraps, salads, burgers, homemade soups

Relaxation Creation, a fun filled workshop for women

Beadworking, flower pot painting, Christmas ornaments, cookbook memory album, home accessories and more. Call Sandy Manning @ 231-347-9977

Road Rally (Provided through Bob Hertel, Meeting Planning Up North)

Phone: 231-947-0882; Cell 231-670-9649.

Shopping

Visit the following areas for unique shopping and boutiques

  • Petoskey, Harbor Springs, BayHarborMarinaDistrict, MackinawCity

Spa

  • Inn at Bay Harbor – 231-439-4046 - Sister Resort to Boyne Highlands – about 20 miles from Highlands
  • Solace Spa at Boyne Mountain, about 30 miles from Highlands

Sporting Clays

  • Charlevoix Rod & Gun - 231-547-2785
  • Wycamp Shooting Preserve-Sporting clays - 231-537-4830 or 231-526-6651

30 min. north of Highlands off Sturgeon Bay Trail Rd

Sporting Equipment Rentals

Bahnhof Sports, Petoskey (Rollerblades and Bike Rentals) - 231-347-2112

  • Fitness Source & Cycle, Petoskey - 231-347-6877

Touring Gear Sports, Harbor Springs (Mountain Bikes) - 231-526-7152

Terrace Inn, Petoskey/Bay View ~800-530-9898, 231-347-5550,

  • Offers Victorian teas which are especially unique and full of old-fashioned charm
  • History tours of Bay View (walking or step-on)

Thorne Swift Nature Walk Area

Lower Shore Dr., Harbor Springs

Located past Birchwood Inn on the Left Side (coming from Boyne Highlands) LOOK FOR THEIR SIGN

Walking trails, nature center, pond. Call for more information @ 231-526-6401

Tours/Charters/Ferries

  • Beaver Island Boat Co: Provides passage between Charlevoix & BeaverIsland.

Operates mid-April – December. Call 888-446-4095 or 231-547-2311

  • Boyne Country Charters: Take a morning or sunset cruise or chartered tour on a 44’ sailboat. Docked at BayHarborLakeMarina, it will offer a 3-hour tour that includes snacks and beverages. Call 231-838-0356
  • Straits of Mackinac Lighthouse Cruises: View lighthouses. Call 800-828-6157

Tunnel of Trees drive along beautiful Lake Michigan

M-119 to CrossVillage. Enjoy a fabulous lunch at Legs Inn

Watercraft Rentals

Public launch sites available - 800-845-2828

  • Bahnhof Sport, Petoskey (800-253-7078) rents canoes and kayaks
  • Boyne Recreational Rentals, BoyneFalls (231-549-3077) rents wave runners, speed boats, small sailboat
  • Spanky’s Jet Ski Rentals, Alanson (231-548-5222) rents jet skis, wake boards – CrookedRiver
  • Windjammer Marina, Oden (231-347-6103) rents various types of boats & wave runners for the InlandLakes -

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