The Cover Story

Artist Phil Fisher has been painting in watercolors and oils for the past 40 years. The majority of his work is done “plein air,” so he has a visual preference for landscapes. His colorful and vibrant paintings often get the comment... “They just make me happy!”

Phil’s watercolor painting “Early Autumn Harbor Springs” is indeed happy. He has captured the trees just as they begin to change colors. The vibrancy of downtown Harbor Springs is evident in this painting. Harbor Springs is the place to be!

Phil shows his fondness of places traveled to in his paintings. His paintings feature scenes of Italy, San Miguel, Mexico, The Bahamas, Florida, Ohio, New England states, and Northern Michigan. He paints in a palette that expresses his emotional connection with the light he experiences in these different areas of the world.

The work of Phil Fisher can be found at Tvedten Fine Art Gallery, Harbor Springs, 231-526-2299.

Welcome!

You’re here! Yes, that’s the feeling you have when you arrive in Harbor Springs. Here. A place that feels just right, where time slows down, natural beauty is a part of all four seasons, and the community is warm and welcoming.

Harbor Springs welcomes you to our wonderful resort community on Little Traverse Bay. From boating to swimming to dining to shopping to biking to skiing, it is all here in this four-season destination. This small town swells in the summer to a place filled with family, friends, and fun. Generations of families have returned to Harbor Springs each summer to relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy.

If this is your first visit to Harbor Springs, we know it won’t be your last. Walk through our beautiful downtown business district and sit on a park bench, watch the boats in the harbor, and smile at the friendliness of the business owners and people milling around. This is Harbor Springs.

When you are here, you won’t want to leave. It is truly a place that creates memories. Harbor Springs is a year ’round destination. Come back for beautiful fall foliage, for snow sports in the winter, or spring’s trillium and morel season.

This year’s edition of the Harbor Springs Visitors Guide is in your hand thanks to the 100+ businesses that advertise inside it. It is because of their commitment to tell their story and that of Harbor Springs to you that the Visitors Guide is filled with information that you’ll use again and again. Our website and the Visitors Guide are filled with all that you need to plan your visit. Thank you for visiting and come again soon!