Harbor Springs is filled with summertime fun.

Beaches

Between the Petoskey State Park, Sturgeon Bay Beach, Zorn Park in downtown Harbor Springs & the Good Hart Beach, you will have many wonderful opportunities to swim, soak up the sun or build sandcastles with the family.

Boating

Whether you spend the day boating on the Inland Waterway or Little Traverse Bay, it will be a day to remember. There are several boat rentals to choose from .

• Bear River Canoe Livery, Petoskey 231-347-9038
• Classic Charters of Charlevoix, Bare boat or captained charters. 231-547-2195
• Lake Michigan Yacht Sales, Larson Boats available for rental. Will deliver to Harbor Springs or the Ironton Ferry in Charlevoix. Ask about their $350 afternoon special. 231-439-2675
• The Outfitter, Harbor Springs. Kayak rentals, 231-526-2621
• Spanky Sports, Crooked River. Pontoon boat, jet skis, tubes, wake boards, water skis. 231-548-5222.
• Windjammer Marina and Sport Center, Oden. Pontoon or ski boats & wave runners. Ask about their new houseboat with the slide! As us about receiving 10% off with them if you are our guest!  231-347-6103

The Inland Waterway

Northern Michigan's Inland Waterway is a unique adventure sure to intrigue any boating enthusiast. Whether your looking for a leisurely excursion filled with fishing, wildlife and scenic beauty, or a more active journey with water skiing, tubing, swimming or dining, the Inland Waterway is sure to entertain the entire family.

The chain of lakes and rivers start in Pickerel Lake and take you over 45 miles to Lake Huron through two locks, Crooked, Burt, Mullett & Pickerel Lakes, and three beautiful winding rivers. Renting a boat at the Windjammer Marina on Crooked Lake is easy...just give them a call at 231-347-6103 and tell them that you are a guest at Trout Creek. When you take them one of our business cards, they will give you 10% off in return.

Fishing

We keep our 2 fishing ponds stocked throughout the summer for your enjoyment. You do not need even need a fishing license. However, if you do have a fishing license, we are within minutes of several inland lakes which offer great fishing.

• Bear River - Spring and fall are the best for bass, steelhead and brook trout.
• Burt Lake, Walleye, bass, pike,sturgeon
• Crooked Lake, US 31 in Oden. Walleye, smallmouth bass, pike or perch
• Hidden River Golf & Casting Club. 800-325-4653 Fly fishing lessons.
• Little Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan. Check out the Petoskey breakwall or ask about fishing charters.  
• Morgan Trout Farm. Public fishing. No license required, no catch limit. Fun for the entire family. 231-548-4114
• Tony D Outdoors. Tony specializes in wade fly fishing in streams in northern Michigan. Fishing trips include equipment, transportation,  meals & instruction 231-347-5039
• Trout and Salmon Charters-Ruddy Duck 231-347-3232

Performing Arts

• Bay View Association, This historic Victorian community offers Sunday evening vesper concerts mid-July to mid-August, classical music concerts & evening festival concerts. 231-347-6225
• Crooked Tree Arts Center, located in Petoskey's Gaslight District, offers an annual exhibition & concert series, classes & workshops. The Arts Center offers an Annual Home Tour & Gallery Walk.
• Young Americans, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs. These young, high-energy singers and dancers will delite you while you enjoy a great meal! They will be here to entertain you during July and August.

More Fun Things to Do

• Big Bear Adventures River Adventures. Canoe, kayak, raft and tub on the beautiful Sturgeon River. General store, gift shop and more.
• Biking, Boarding, Blading. Enjoy the scenery of some of the most impressive countryside in Michigan. You will love our new Bike Path that will take you from Charlevoix to Bay Shore to Petoskey, through Bay View and beyond the Harbor Springs Airport.
• Cross-In-The-Woods, Indian River. Like millions of visitors from all over the world, you may be interested in visiting this awesome 55 foot high cross, made from a Redwood tree, between April and October. 231-238-8973
• Farmers Market, Shop the Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market on Friday mornings from 9:00 to 12:30. Farmers are well stocked with seasonal goodies. Purchase a homemade pie and cut flowers for the table.

• Gaslight Gallery of Petoskey offers a distictive variety of comtemporary fine art and furniture. You will surely want to stop in while strolling around downtown Petoskey.
• Just A Plain Farm, Farm Market open mid-July through October. Hayrides are available summer and fall. Pick your own pumpkins this fall! Groups are always welcome. 231-537-2302
• Petoskey Cinema Offering an 8 theater movie complex
• Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs is a must see & do activity. Homemade jellies & salsas, fresh produce, flowers and vegetables are just some of the wonderful items that Pond Hill offers. The kids will love to feed the farm animals. Have you ever slung a squash before?
• Thunder Falls Family Water Park - This outdoor waterpark is just 25 minutes from Trout Creek. Enjoy fun in the sun & experience body slides, the wavepool, speed slides, the lazy river ride. Located in Mackinaw City. Open for the summer until September 9th.