Things To Do
Golf
Choose between golf at Crooked Tree and the Bay Harbor Golf Club and discover courses consistently ranked amongst the best in the country!
Shopping
Minutes from Petoskey and within close proximity to Boyne City, Charlevoix, and Harbor Springs there are endless options to explore amongst these picturesque waterfront towns.
Wine Trail
Ideally located on the 45th parallel, along with notable other wine regions like the Rhone Valley, Bordeaux, and Piedmont, northern Michigan wine country is in good company. Discover how the fresh lake breezes from Little Traverse Bay create ideal conditions for vineyards to flourish. Within 5 miles: Rudbeckia Winery Walloon Lake Winery Resort Pike Cidery & Winery Within 10 miles: Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery Boyne Valley Vineyards Gabriel Farms & Winery Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery Spare Key Winery
On the Lake
Little Traverse Bay Ferry With Bay Harbor's port walking distance from the resort, enjoy the fun way around the bay riding the ferry lines that travelers in the early 20th century used during their vacations. Kayaks & Paddleboards Get up close and personal with the crystal clear waters of Little Traverse Bay on a kayak or stand-up paddleboard! Several local shops offer rentals delivered, or to be conveniently enjoyed at Petoskey State Park's scenic sand beach. Fishing Charters Fish the waters of Lake Michigan, Walloon Lake, or Lake Charlevoix! Plus, fly fishermen can look forward to exploring the fishing haunts of Ernest Hemingway in the surrounding lakes, rivers, and streams. Lake Escapes Discover 4-hour excursions aboard a private, fully stocked, and crewed Hinckley Yacht from the Barton & Grey Mariners Club, which can be booked directly through the concierge at the Inn at Bay Harbor.
Food and Drinks
Maple and Batter Cute breakfast cafe within walking distance from The Inn. Get yourself a Bloody Mary while you're at it! Johans Pastry Shop Pick yourself up a good old fashioned donut and cherry coffee from Johans - minutes from all Petoskey hotels. Harwood Gold Take a break at the the Harwood Gold store and cafe and enjoy a pure maple syrup espresso drink or pastry made by the Harwood family on the shores of Harwood Lake, a few miles south of downtown Charlevoix. Vintage Chophouse & Wine Bar Located inside the Inn at Bay Harbor hotel this is a great spot for lunch dinner or drinks! Walloon Lake Inn Historic restaurant offering beautiful ambiance and elegant dining directly on Lake Walloon.