Petoskey Area Fall Color Guide

Tunnel of Trees

Tunnel of Trees Tour

Driving Directions

50 miles and about 1 1/4 hours drive time. This tour has earned nationwide acclaim. As you tour, read the markers along the way for points of historical significance. Also, be sure to visit the unique shops in Good Hart and Cross Village, including a general store, antique shops, and art studios. They tend to close in mid-October.

• Depart Harbor Springs north on M-119 through Cross Village

• Continue on M-119 turning left on Lake Shore Drive to Lakeview Road at Sturgeon Bay

• Continue on Lakeview, which becomes Gill Road

• On Gill Road, go 3 miles to Pleasantview Road (C-81)

• Continue south on Pleasantview Road to M-119

• Turn right on M-119 to return to Harbor Springs

Points of Interest

The Highlands (Chairlift Rides / Zipline Adventures)

600 Highland Drive, Harbor Springs ~ 855.229.3421 highlandsharborsprings.com

Good Hart General Store

1075 North Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs ~ 231.526.7661 goodhartstore.com

Legs Inn

6425 North Lake Shore Drive, Cross Village ~ 231.526.2281 legsinn.com

Pond Hill Farm - Café, Winery, Brewery, Market 5699 South Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs ~ 231.526.FARM (3276) pondhill.com

Petoskey Brewing Cross Village 6352 North Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs ~ 231.753.2057

Jordan River Valley Tour

Circle Lake Charlevoix Tour

Jordan River Valley Tour

Driving Directions

35 miles and about 50 minutes drive time. At Mount McSauba Park, explore sand dunes, hiking trails and the beach.

• Depart Boyne City north on Lake Street (C-56) to US-31

• Turn left at US-31 for about one mile

• Turn right on Mercer Boulevard and continue to the last street

• Take a left at the end, then another left

• Continue to Mount McSauba Road and turn right at the stop sign, returning to US-31

• Continue on US-31 straight into town

• Depart Charlevoix on US-31 South to M-66

• Take a left into Ironton

• Turn left and board the ferry (nominal fee)

• Continue straight along Ferry Road to Boyne City

Points of Interest

Ironton Ferry

Providing access between Ferry Road and M-66 231.308.3727 ~ charlevoixcounty.org/ironton_ferry

Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen

112 South Park Street, Boyne City ~ 231.497.6100 stiggsbrewingcompany.com

Driving Directions

50 miles and about one hour drive time. Enjoy the spectacular scenic overlooks.

• Depart Boyne Falls west along M-75 one mile to Deer Lake Road (C-48) and bear left

• Stay left on C-48 into East Jordan

• Turn left at M-66

• Turn left on Alba Road

• Take a left at the junction of US-131

• Continue five miles to the Dead Man’s Hill turnoff and go left

• Backtrack to US-131, turn left and return to Boyne Falls

Points of Interest

Boyne Mountain Resort (SkyBridge / Chairlift / Zipline)

1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls ~ 844.773.8321 boynemountain.com

Castle Farms

5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix ~ 231.237.0884 ~ castlefarms.com

Castle tours, gardens, history, & 1918 Cellars (winery).

Deadman’s Hill Trail Head – Jordan River Pathway

Deadman’s Hill Road, Elmira

Either check out the easy walk to the lookout at the beginning of the trail or trek on a 3-mile loop for even more gorgeous views.

Surf and Turf Tri-County Tour

Surf and Turf Tour

Tri-County Tour

Driving Directions

35 miles and about 45 minutes drive time. Rolling hills, picturesque farms and Lake Charlevoix make this a “can’t miss” tour.

• Depart Charlevoix along US-31 South to the Ellsworth turn (C-48) in Atwood

• Turn left on C-48, continue five miles and turn left on Church, then left again at the next stop, staying on C-48

• In East Jordan, turn left on M-66

• Stay on M-66 to US-31

• A right on US-31 takes you back into Charlevoix

Points of Interest

Friske

Driving Directions

62 miles and about 1 1/4 hours drive time. On your return to Petoskey, be sure to enjoy the awesome view as you crest the hill entering town.

• Depart Petoskey east on Mitchell Street (C-58) to Wolverine

• Take a right at the stop light onto Straits Highway, continue for seven miles to Thumb Lake Road (C-48)

• Take a right to US-131

• Go left on US-131 to Boyne Falls

• Turn west on M-75 to Boyne City

• Stay on M-75 north through Walloon Lake Village to US-131

• Turn left and return to Petoskey

Points of Interest

Mountain Adventures

Whether you enjoy a leisurely chairlift ride, want to brave the walk across SkyBridge Michigan, or soar through the trees on a zipline – Adventure Centers at The Highlands and Boyne Mountain have a unique look at fall color. Want to stay closer to the ground? They have other fun activities to enjoy Petoskey Area’s autumn display too!

Boyne Mountain (SkyBridge / Chairlift Rides / Ziplines Adventures)

1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls

844.773.8321 – boynemountain.com

The Highlands (Chairlift Rides / Zipline Adventures)

600 Highland Drive, Harbor Springs

855.229.3421 – highlandsharborsprings.com

Farm Markets

There’s something about autumn that makes the fresh produce from our local farm markets even more delicious. So along with the views, make sure to take time for a taste of fall at these locations Hayrides, apple cider and corn mazes can also be found at some of these locations.

Bear Creek Organic Farm

4012 Atkins Road, Petoskey

231.487.2791 ~ bearcreekorganicfarm.com

Bill’s Farm Market

4450 East Mitchell Road, Petoskey

231.347.6735 ~ billsfarmmarket.com

Coveyou Scenic Farm Market

4160 U.S. 131 South, Petoskey

231.347.0011 ~ coveyouscenicfarm.com

Friske Farm Market

10743 North U.S. 31, Ellsworth

231.599.2604 ~ friske.com

Pond Hill Farm - Winery, Brewery, Café, Market

5699 South Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs

231.526.FARM (3276) ~ pondhill.com

The Pumpkin Barn

1958 West Sturgeon Bay Trail, Levering

231.537.2941

Royal Farms Farm Market & Winery

10445 North U.S. 31, Ellsworth

231.599.3222 ~ royalfarmsinc.com

Uncle Frank’s Apple Town

4391 U.S. 31, Brutus

facebook.com/UncleFranksAppleTown

Once the leaves have turned, the immaculate greens on each of our 16 spectacular courses are surrounded by a kaleidoscope of color. Along with lower rates, it’s easy to see why many people feel that fall is the best time of year to play our magnificent courses.

Bay Harbor Golf Club

• Links/Quarry, Preserve/Links, Quarry/Preserve

5800 Coastal Ridge Drive, Bay Harbor

855.429.3279 ~ BOYNEgolf.com

Belvedere Golf Club

5731 Marion Center Road, Charlevoix

866.547.2611 ~ belvederegolfclub.com

The Highlands at Harbor Springs

• Arthur Hills, 250 Heather Drive

• Donald Ross Memorial, 250 Heather Drive

• The Heather, 1343 Heather Drive

• The Moor, 250 Heather Drive

855.429.3279 ~ BOYNEgolf.com

Boyne Mountain Resort

• The Alpine /The Monument

0450 Deer Lake Road, Boyne Falls

855.429.3279 ~ BOYNEgolf.com

Chestnut Valley Golf Course

1875 Clubhouse Drive, Harbor Springs

231.526.9100 ~ chestnutvalleygolf.com

Crooked Tree Golf Club

600 Crooked Tree Drive, Petoskey

855.429.3279 ~ BOYNEgolf.com

Dunmaglas Golf Club

09031 Boyne City Road, Charlevoix

231.547.GOLF (4653) ~ dunmaglas.com

Harbor Point Golf Club

8475 South Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs

231.526.2951 ~ harborpointgolfclub.com

Hidden River Golf & Casting Club

7688 Maple River Road, Brutus 231.529.4653 ~ hiddenriver.com

Springbrook Golf Club

6151 Springvale Road, Boyne Falls

231.535.5155 ~ springbrookgolf.com

Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries

It’s easy to fall in love with our wines, beers, and spirits. Now, it’s easy to find tours, transportation and special events, too.

1918 Cellars at Castle Farms

5052 M-66 North, Charlevoix

231.237.0884 ~ castlefarms.com/wine

Beards Brewery

215 East Lake Street, Petoskey

231.753.2221 ~ beardsbrewery.com

Boyne Valley Vineyards

05325 U.S. 131 South, Petoskey

231.373.2090 ~ boynevalleyvineyards.com

Crooked Vine Vineyard & Winery

8370 Lakeview Road, Alanson

231.203.4790 ~ crookedvinewine.com

Gypsy Distillery

5251 Charlevoix Avenue. Petoskey

231.867.0800 ~ gypsydistillery.com

Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery

3423 U.S. 131, Petoskey

231.487.1910 ~ mackinawtrailwinery.com

Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery

4454 Atkins Road, Petoskey

231.487.9058 ~ mmsyrup.com

Muskrat Distilling

121 Water Street, Boyne City

231.459.4230 ~ themuskrat.com

Petoskey Brewing

1844 M-119, Petoskey

231.753.2057 ~ petoskeybrewing.com

Petoskey Farms Vineyard, Winery, & Coffeehouse

3720 Atkins Road, Petoskey

231.290.WINE (9463) ~ petoskeyfarms.com

Pond Hill Farm - Winery, Brewery, Café, Market

5699 South Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs

231.526.3276 ~ pondhill.com

Resort Pike Cidery & Winery

3471 Resort Pike Road, Petoskey

231.753.2508 ~ resortpike.com

Royal Farms Market and Winery

10445 North U.S. 31, Ellsworth

231.599.3222 ~ royalfarmsinc.com

Rudbeckia Farm & Winery/Burnt Marshmallow Brewstillery

3379 Lake Grove Road, Petoskey

231.622.4173 ~ rudbeckiafarm.com

Seasons of the North Winery/Burt Lake Brewery

9090 M-68, Indian River

231.548.1280 ~ petoskey.wine/seasons-of-the-north

Spare Key Winery

06872 Upper Bayshore Road, Charlevoix

231.250.7442 ~ sparekeywinery.com

Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen

112 South Park Street, Boyne City

231.497.6100 ~ stiggsbrewingcompany.com

Walloon Lake Winery

3149 Intertown Road, Petoskey

231.622.8645 ~ walloonlakewinery.com

Tours & Transportation

Northern Michigan Wine & Beer Tours – 233.437.3339

Sunset Premier Shuttle – 231.497.1182

Vine Ride – 231.709.3450