The best things to do in Petoskey

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Crooked Tree Golf Club

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Carved through centuries-old hardwood and perched on bluffs above Little Traverse Bay, Crooked Tree Golf Club delivers that Petoskey combo…

600 Crooked Tree Dr

“Carved through centuries-old hardwood and perched on bluffs above Little Traverse Bay, Crooked Tree Golf Club delivers that Petoskey combo of challenging undulating greens and jaw-dropping Lake Michigan views. Look back from 17 for the million-dollar sunset... even your three-putt will feel oddly poetic.”

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Harbor Point Golf Club

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Harbor Point Golf Club is that classic resort course nearby with superb greens, a walker-friendly routing, and Lake Michigan views that…

8475 S Lake Shore Dr (Harbor Springs)

“Harbor Point Golf Club is that classic resort course nearby with superb greens, a walker-friendly routing, and Lake Michigan views that make even a bogey feel poetic.”

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Petoskey - Bay View Country Club

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A 1915 layout designed by Willie Watson and Tom Bendelow, Petoskey-Bay View Country Club delivers a down-to-earth, family-friendly scene…

2328 Country Club Rd

“A 1915 layout designed by Willie Watson and Tom Bendelow, Petoskey-Bay View Country Club delivers a down-to-earth, family-friendly scene with a clubhouse overlooking Little Traverse Bay. Host to GAM Championship play and a 13-year “Best in Northern Michigan” streak... it’s a worthy home course upgrade.”

From the Petoskey newsletter, October 1, 2026

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Northern Lights Recreation

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Spacious pub serving American fare alongside bowling, pool & laser tag, plus live music & karaoke.

8865 M-119 (Harbor Springs)

“Spacious pub serving American fare alongside bowling, pool & laser tag, plus live music & karaoke.”

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Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

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Pirate-themed mini-golf chain with 18-hole, landscaped courses set among waterfalls & caves.

1313 Pirate Way

“Pirate-themed mini-golf chain with 18-hole, landscaped courses set among waterfalls & caves.”

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