The Ottawa village here was built on an eminence, near a large crooked tree, under which they held their councils, and where the mission established by the Jesuits in 1742 took its name L'Arbre Croche, or the crooked tree. In 1827, Reverend Pierre DeJean moved the mission to and built a log church at adjacent Little Traverse.  French voyageurs had found two deep indentations on Michigan's west coast; the smaller one they called La Petite Traverse, or the little crossing.  In 1853, Richard Cooper opened a general store for Captain Kirtland and began the modern development of the village. Given a post office as Little Traverse on March 27, 1862, renamed Harbor Springs on March 71, 1881.  The village was sometimes called Bayfield. Incorporated as the village of Harbor Springs in 1881 and as a city in 18932. Named from its natural harbor and the many springs in the area.  Informational excerpts from Michigan Place Names, by Walter Romig, L.H.D.

Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.

Pleasantview Vineyards, 6769 Pleasantview Rd., Harbor Springs, MI 49740. Phone: (231) 6-8100. New winery in northern Michigan offering Michigan wines and eclectic blends. Tasting room summer hours: Th-Sun 1-7:00 pm Also offering wine education seminars, food/wine fairs, and more. Take home a taste of up north.

Dining & Food: Great places to dine!

Anchor Restaurant [Casual Dining], 127 State Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-0744

Boyne Highlands Resort [Golf & Ski Resort], 600 Highland Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-3000

Chang Cuisine [Chinese Cuisine], 930 South State Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-7107

The Fish Restaurant [Seafood], 2983 S State Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-3969

Harbor Springs BC Pizza [Pizzeria], 1030 S. State Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2424

Island Bean Coffee Company [Coffee Shops & Tea Houses], 110 W. Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-9998

Juilleret's [Casual Dining], 130 State Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2821

Little Traverse Bay Golf Club [Golf Course], 995 Hideaway Valley Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-6200

Lorenzo's [Italian Cuisine], 7075 South Lakeshore Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-100

Mary Ellen's Place [Causual Dining], 145 E. Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-5591

The New York Restaurant [Fine Dining Restaurant], 101 State St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-1904

Nub’s Nob Ski Resort [Downhill & Cross-Country Ski Trails], 500 Nubs Nob Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2131

Sassy Loon Bar & Grill [Casual Dining], 8865 Harbor Petoskey Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 347-3100

Stafford's Pier Restaurant [Causual Dining], 102 Bay Street, PO Box 576, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-6201

Teddy Griffin's Roadhouse [Fine Dining Restaurant], 50 Highland Pike Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-7805

Turkey's Cafe & Pizzeria [Pizzeria], 250 E. Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 536-6041

Woolly Bugger, Roaster of Fine Coffee & Internet Cafe [Coffee Shop], 181 E. Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 242-0592

Accommodations: Where to stay in and around town!

Adorable Log Cabin -- Private Beach & Bluff [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 2661 S. Lakeshore Drive, Tunnel of Trees, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (989) 213-1660

Ahoy Harbor House [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 284 Fourth Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49737, Phone: (616) 844-6022

Alpine Village 729 [Condominium], 1151 Alpine Village Dr., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (248) 770-2038

Beach Surf Cottage [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 2853 S. Lakeshore Dr. Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 632-0833

Best Western - Harbor Springs [Motel], 8514 M-119, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 347-9050

Birchwood Inn - Harbor Springs [Motel], 7077 S. Lake Shore Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2151

Boyne Highlands Resort [Golf & Ski Resort], 600 Highland Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-3000

Boyne Highlands Ski In / Ski Out Private Condo, Alpine Village, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (574) 536-0640

Cape Cod Home - Harbor Springs [Vacation Home Rental], 3926 Pitchbark Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (313) 516-5308

Chalmers Splendor - Harbor Spring [Vacation Home Rental], 636 Harrison Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (248) 512-2778

Colonial Inn - Harbor Springs [Historic Inn, Bed & Breakfast], 210 Artesian Avenue, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2111

Condo 52 Harbor Cove [Condominium], 8704 Deer Run, #52 Harbor Cove, Harbor Springs, MI 49770, Phone: (734) 998-3657

Elegant Bay Street Condo [Condominiums], 567 East Bay Street, Unit #12, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (810) 231-2551

Harbor Cove Condominiums by Sylvain Management Inc. [Condominiums], 8769 Page Hill, P.O. Box 735, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-6021

Harbor Dollhouse [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 102 Perry Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49470, Phone: (616) 842-8644

Harborside Inn [Hotel], 266 East Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-6238

Hideaway Valley Condominiums [Condominiums], 1185 Hideaway Valley Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 487-9047

Highland Hideaway Bed & Breakfast Resort [Bed & Breakfast], 6767 Pleasantview Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-8100

Holiday Vacation Rentals, 6789 S. Lakeshore Drive, Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740, Phone: (231) 242-0730

Kimberly Country Estate [Bed & Breakfast], 2287 Bester Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-7646

Land Masters, Inc. - Harbor Springs [Condominiums], 5484 Pleasantview Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2641

The Surf Cottage, 2853 S. Lakeshore Dr., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 632-0833

Trout Creek Condominiums, 4749 Pleasantview Rd., Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2148

Veranda at Harbor Springs [Bed & Breakfast], 403 East Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-0202

Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc

Emmet County Sportsman Club [Archery Range], 6835 Robinson Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-1135

Harbor Springs Recreation: boating, camping, canoeing, dog-sledding, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, kayaking, scuba diving, skiing, snowmobiling, etc. Club [Archery Range], 6975 West Robinson, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-8992

Little Traverse Conservancy [Nature Preserves, Hiking & Ski Trails], 3264 Powell Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 347-0991

Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) (Military Retirees), 5671 Skeel Avenue, Suite 12, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, (989) 739-2777

Michigan Tree Farm System, 501 Norway Street, Grayling, MI 49738, (989) 348-9319

Recreation: boating, camping, canoeing, dog-sledding, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, kayaking, scuba diving, skiing, snowmobiling, etc.

The Arthur Hills [Golf Course], 600 Highland Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-3000

Birchwood Farm Equestrian Center [Riding Stables], 518 W. Townline Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2868

Boyne Highlands Resort [Golf & Ski Resort], 600 Highland Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-3000

County Wide Services [Snowmobile Rentals], 8535 M 119, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 347-8822

Emmet County Sportsman Club [Archery Range, Sporting Clays], 6835 Robinson Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-1135

Great Lakes Nordic Ski Council, PO Box 525, Suttons Bay, MI 49680, Phone: (231) 271-6314

Griffin Arena [Ice Arena], 3450 Harbor Petoskey Rd. (M-119), Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 487-1843

Harbor Springs Recreation: boating, camping, canoeing, dog-sledding, fishing, golfing, hiking, hunting, kayaking, scuba diving, skiing, snowmobiling, etc. Club [Archery Range], 6975 West Robinson, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-8992

Little Traverse Bay Golf Club [Golf Course], 995 Hideaway Valley Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-6200

Little Traverse Conservancy [Nature Preserves, Hiking & Ski Trails], 3264 Powell Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 347-0991

Little Traverse Wheelway [Biking Trail]

Mackinaw City Skydiving [Sky Diving], 1040 Arbor St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 330-3483

The Moor [Golf Course], 600 Highland Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-3000

North Country National Scenic Trail [Hiking & Biking Trail], 229 E Main Street, Lowell, MI 49331, Phone: (616) 897-5987.

Nub’s Nob Ski Resort [Downhill & Cross-Country Ski Trails], 500 Nubs Nob Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2131

The Outfitter [Kayak and Ski Equipment Rental], 153 E. Main, Harbor Springs MI 49740 Phone: (231) 526-2621

Touring Gear [Bike Repair & Rental], 108 E. Third Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-7152

Wycamp Lake Club, Inc. [Hunting Preserve], c/o 5484 Pleasantview Rd, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 537-4830

Services

Birchwood Farm Equestrian Center [Riding Stables], 518 W. Townline Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2868

Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service [Internet Advertising], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600

Graham Management [Vacation Rental Management], 163 East Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-9671

Holiday Vacation Rentals, 6789 S. Lakeshore Drive, Harbor Springs, Michigan 49740, Phone: (231) 242-0730

Shopping: antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops

Becky Thatcher Designs [Jewelry], 117 W. Main Streeet, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-9336

Between the Covers [Book Store], 152 E. Main St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-6658

Bishop's Antiques [Antique Shop],378 E. Third St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-8075

Boyer Glassworks [Art Gallery], 207 N. State Street, PO Box 733, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-6359

By the Bay [Art Gallery], 172 E. Main Street, , Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-3964

Green Apple Blue Stem Gallery [Art Gallery], 200 N. State Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-0010

Harbor Accents [Gift Shop], 277 E Main St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-6860

Hramiec-Hoffman Gallery and Studio [Art Gallery], 6911 S. M-119, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-1011

Huzza [Antique Shop], 136 E Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2128

Joie De Vie [Antique Shop], 1901 M-119, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 347-1400

Knox Gallery [Art Gallery], 175 E. Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-5377

L'Esprit Antiques [Antique Shop], 195 W. Main St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-9888

The Outfitter [Ski Equipment Rental & Sales], 153 E. Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2621

Pleasantview Vineyards [Winery], 6769 Pleasantview Rd., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-8100

Pooter Olooms Antiques [Antique Shop], 339 State Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-6101

Tvedten Fine Art [Art Gallery, Fine Art], 284 E. Third Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 526-2299

The W.A.R.D Gallery [Antique Shop], 111 W. Bay St., Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231)526-4366

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