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NORTHERN LIGHTS RECREATION
8865 Harbor-Petoskey Rd., Harbor Springs, 231-347-3100, www.northernlightsrec.com
Enjoy private room hourly rate tables, smoke free areas, and lounge area tables. Nine tables available in all. New coin-operated arcade games for all ages.

Backyard Tours

THE OUTFITTER
153 E. Main St., Harbor Springs, 231-526-2621, www.outfitterharborsprings.com
Explore Northern Michigan waterways by kayak with our certified instructors. Tours offered throughout the summer. Personalized tours are available. All equipment included. Reservations required.

Boating & Marinas

HARBOR SPRINGS MUNICIPAL MARINA
250 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs, 231-526-5355 or 526-2104 (off season)
Seasonal slips (31), transient slips (46), 30-50 amp, restrooms, showers, water, pump-out, ice, pop, launch, cable tv, Wi-Fi. Seasonal harbormaster on duty 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

IRISH BOAT SHOP
400 E. Bay St., Harbor Springs, 231-526-6225, www.irishboatshop.com
Top 100 dealer. Sea Ray/Boston Whaler Master Dealer. Alerion Express, J-Boat, Laser Performance, Sunfish, Zuma, Zodiac, Yamaha. Complete service and storage.

LITTLE TRAVERSE SAILORS
E. Bay St., Harbor Springs, 231-838-9251, www.littletraversesailors.org
Sailing school for youth 8-18 and adults. Youth classes held weekly June 15-Aug 14. Adult classes Monday or Thursday evenings. Next to Irish Boat Shop.

Boat Rentals

WINDJAMMER MARINA BOAT RENTALS
3520 US 31 N, Crooked Lake, 231-347-6103, www.windjammermarina.com
Houseboats with wet slides, pontoon boats with portipotti, wave runners, ski boats. Water toys, hand-scooped ice cream, snacks, cold drinks, alcohol, unique gifts. Gas, service, storage.

NORTHERN LIGHTS RECREATION
8865 Harbor-Petoskey Rd., Harbor Springs, 231-347-3100, www.northernlightsrec.com
16 new automatic scoring, smoke-free lanes. Bumper bowling for 3 and up. Open bowling daily 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Cosmic bowling Friday/Saturday after 8 p.m.

Country Clubs

BIRCHWOOD FARMSGOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
600 Birchwood Dr., Harbor Springs, 231-526-2166, www.birchwoodcc.com
27 holes of championship golf, 10 tennis courts, first rate dining services, heated pool and new fitness facility. Membership inquiries, please call Becky O’Neil at 526-2166.

Culture and Museums

BLISSFEST MUSIC ORGANIZATION
325 E. Lake St., Petoskey, 231-348-7047, www.blissfest.org
The Blissfest Music Organization presents an annual music festival the second weekend in July, Street Musique in Harbor Springs, concerts, dances and educational programs throughout the year.

CROOKED TREE ARTS CENTER
461 E. Mitchell, Petoskey, 231-347-4337, www.crookedtree.org
Inside a fully renovated 1890s church you’ll find museum quality exhibitions, a gallery featuring more than 50 Michigan artists and a 230-seat theater. Open daily.

HARBOR SPRINGS HISTORY MUSEUM
349 E. Main St., Harbor Springs, 231-526-9771, www.harborspringshistory.org
Explore the heritage of our incredible community in the former City Hall building. Summer hours: Wed.-Fri.1-5 p.m., Thur. 1-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER,HARBOR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
327 E. Bluff St., Harbor Springs, 231-526-4887
For upcoming cultural events go to their website: www.harborps.org, select Performing Arts Center, click on Events Calendar; or call for a recorded message. For rental information, call Pat Stedman, 526-4864;
e-mail:pstedman@harborps.org

Fairgrounds

EMMET COUNTYCOMMUNITY FAIRGROUNDS
1129 Charlevoix Avenue (US 31), Petoskey, 231-348-0014, www.emmetcounty.org
The cornerstone of rural and community life. The grounds and outbuildings offer year ‘round public functions and rental opportunities. The County Fair is held annually in August.

BOYNE HIGHLANDS RESORT
600 Highlands Dr., Harbor Springs, 231-526-3000, 800-GO-BOYNE, www.BOYNE.com
Home of the Golf Channel’s Big Break X: Michigan. Discover Michigan’s finest golf resort featuring four championship courses. Designs by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and Arthur Hills.

CHESTNUT VALLEYGOLF CLUB & RESTAURANT
1875 Clubhouse Dr., Harbor Springs, 231-526-9100, www.chestnutvalleygolf.com
Chestnut Valley Golf Club boasts a 4 HHHH rating from Golf Digest with great rates. Come experience why Chestnut Valley is Northern Michigan’s most popular golf destinations. Great rates.

TRUE NORTH
2500 True North Dr., Harbor Springs, 231-526-3300, www.truenorthgolf.com
Award winning masterpiece designed by world renowned architect Jim Engh. Just five miles north of Harbor Springs, this private, gated club allows public play throughout the season.

Adventure Golf

NORTHERN LIGHTS RECREATION
8865 Harbor-Petoskey Rd., Harbor Springs, 231-347-3100, www.northernlightsrec.com
Try your luck playing 18 challenging holes of indoor mini golf in a family friendly, smoke-free Alpine atmosphere.

PIRATE’S COVE ADVENTURE GOLF
1230 US 31 N, Petoskey, 231-347-1123
18 holes of mysterious adventure golf set amidst sunken ships, a lighthouse, caves and pirates. Shiver me timbers, Matey! Aaarrrggh! Open daily 10 a.m.-11 p.m. weather permitting.

Paddlesports

BIG BEAR ADVENTURES
4270 S. Straits Hwy., Indian River, 231-238-8181, www.bigbearadventures.com
Mild to Wild! Exciting canoe, kayak, raft and tube trips down the beautiful, crystal-clear Sturgeon River! 18-Hole Adventure Golf, Subway, Youth/Group packages and guided winter rafting trips.

THE HEADLANDS & CECIL BAY
Mackinaw City, 231-348-1704, www.emmetcounty.org
Emmet County’s recreational parks offer hundreds of acres of forests, trails, and Lake Michigan shoreline. Visit the website at www.emmetcounty.org or call for a free county guide and maps.

MCGULPIN POINT LIGHTHOUSE
Mackinaw City, 231-348-1704, www.emmetcounty.org
This historic site features the original 1869 lighthouse, forest, bluff and 336’ of Lake Michigan beach. Grounds open daily. Lighthouse tours Saturdays and Sundays, May 30-Sept. 6.

Skydiving

SKYDIVE HARBOR SPRINGS
Harbor Springs, 231-242-8822, 877-JUMPTODAY (877-586-7863), www.skydiveharborsprings.com
Jump today! We specialize in first timers. Start with tandem or learn to jump. Safe, scenic, exciting, and fun! June-September.

Snowsports

BOYNE HIGHLANDS RESORT
600 Highlands Dr., Harbor Springs, 231-526-3000, 800-GO-BOYNE, www.BOYNE.com
55 downhill slopes, terrain parks, half pipe, tubing, free beginner area and Boyne SnowSports Academy. 35km of groomed cross country trails, snowshoeing, and dog sled rides.

CHESTNUT VALLEY GOLF CLUB& RESTAURANT
1875 Clubhouse Dr., Harbor Springs, 231-526-9100, www.chestnutvalleygolf.com
Chestnut Valley and Nub’s Nob properties adjoin for awesome cross country skiing throughout the winter months. Tickets can be purchased at either location.

NUB’S NOB
500 Nub’s Nob Rd., Harbor Springs, 231-526-2131, 800-SKI-NUBS, www.nubsnob.com
Consistently ranked the #1 ski/snowboard area in the Midwest, the “Can Do Crew” at Nub’s has been delivering “First Class and Friendly Skiing” for more than 50 years.

THE OUTFITTER
153 E. Main St., Harbor Springs, 231-526-2621, www.outfitterharborsprings.com
Enjoy friendly, experienced service, short lines and 24-hour rental rates on X/C and downhill ski, snowboard and snowshoe rentals. Telemark equipment and lessons available.

Snowmobiling

CHESTNUT VALLEY GOLF CLUB& RESTAURANT
1875 Clubhouse Dr., Harbor Springs, 231-526-9100, www.chestnutvalleygolf.com
Chestnut Valley is located right off Trail #71, Harbor Springs. Gas, food and libations are available. Come and cozy up to our natural wood-burning fireplace.

Waterparks

AVALANCHE BAY INDOOR WATERPARK
Boyne Mountain, 1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls, 800-GO-BOYNE, www.avalanchebay.com
Avalanche Bay--where adventure lives! Fully enclosed, Avalanche Bay has water fun for all ages. Open for daily admission.

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