Area Experiences
Activities
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The fun begins here
Shopping & Exploring
Centrally located to Boyne City, Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Charlevoix, these towns offer unique shops, and local color.
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Nourishing body and soul.
Culinary Delights
Fine dining, local cuisine, authentic ethnic eateries, or something fresh from the garden: northern Michigan takes great pride in its culinary community.
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A great wine producing region.
Wine Trail
Discover how the fresh lake breezes from Little Traverse Bay create ideal conditions for vineyards to flourish along the famed 45th parallel.
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Make a splash
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
Welcome to Avalanche Bay, the largest indoor waterpark hotel in Michigan!
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Immerse yourself in luxury.
Spa
Enjoy a full range of spa services, from facials, body treatments, and massage, to a full service salon and nail room.
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History comes alive in northern Michigan.
History Tours
This is an area rich with historical anecdotes, resort traditions and fascinating stories.
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Simply inspiring.
Exploring Art
You'll find unique art galleries, performing arts centers, public sculptures, festivals, and live music are woven into the fabric of Bay Harbor and its surrounding communities.
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Lakeside Cruising
Biking
Cruise around Bay Harbor on two wheels! Miles of paved and unpaved paths line northern Michigan.
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Time Well Spent
Afternoon Tea
Experience the Inn at Bay Harbor's Afternoon Tea service for a delightful twist on traditional tea. Petit sandwiches, freshly-baked pastries, and more pair perfectly with your favorite organic teas.
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Bay Harbor's Own
Great Lakes Center for the Arts
A cultural and social hub offering year-round events across all genres—music, dance, theater, movies and film, intellectual dialogue, and education.