Petoskey was known as Bear River when the first missionaries arrived in 1855. The town was later renamed at the Ottawa Indian Chief Pe-to-se-ga.  Lumber was the main industry during the late 1800’s. Located on Little Traverse Bay, the fresh air and resort atmosphere attracted summer visitors from southern Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. A Presbyterian Indian mission was founded here in Bear Creek Township in 1852 by Reverend Andrew Porter. It was given a post office as Bear River on December 2, 1857, and for him the place was also known as Porter's Village. The first permanent white settler, Hazen Ingalls, came in 1865 and, for the community which developed, the post office was renamed Petoskey on December 5, 1873, with the coming through of the railroad. Incorporated as a village in 1879 and as a city in 1896. Chippewa Chief Petoskey (said to be a corruption of Petosega, meaning the rising sun) had owned much of the land of the city named for him and in which he died. 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.

Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-4337. We are housed in an historic church and boast two fine art galleries where exhibits are held all year long of local artists and traveling exhibits. There is also a 260 seat theatre that is used by numerous local performing groups including the Little Traverse Civic Theater, Northern Michigan Chorale, Little Traverse Chorale Society and the Petoskey Film Theater. Center programming offers concerts throughout the year by local artists as well as regional and national talent.

Goslin's Greenery [Christmas Tree Farm], 296 N. Fletcher Road, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-4350

The Jungle Family Fun Center, [Amusement Park], 753 Spring Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-8787

Little Traverse History Museum - Petoskey, 100 Depot Court, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-2620. On Petoskey's beautiful waterfront this museum is in the restored Pere Marquette train depot. Exhibits feature Ernest Hemingway's life in Michigan, rare Odawa Indian artifacts and historical exhibits which include the history of the Little Traverse Bay region.

Northern Michigan Hardwoods [Hardwood Products], 5783 US 31 South, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-4575

Odawa Casino Resort [Casino], 1967 US 131 South, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (877) 442-6464. Odawa Casino Resort offers over 1,100 slots and video poker machines, a variety of table games, a full service restaurant, a deli and lounge featuring live entertainment by some of the best acts around. The casino offers shuttle service to the hotel. Odawa Hotel is located 1/4 mile north of the Casino on US 131.

Petoskey Stone [Natural Attractions], Petoskey. Official state stone. Fossil remains of a kind of coral found along the shores of Leelanau Peninsula. A Petoskey stone is a rock that is composed of a fossilized coral, Hexagonaria percarinata. The stones were formed as a result of glaciation, in which sheets of ice plucked stones from the bedrock, depositing them in the north part of Michigan's lower peninsula. Petroskey stones are found in the Gravel Point Formation of the Traverse Group and were originally deposited during the Devonian period. When dry the stone resembles ordinary limestone but when wet or polished using lapidary techniques, the distinctive mottled pattern of the fossil emerges. It is sometimes made into decorative objects. Other forms of fossilized coral are also found in the same location. The name comes from an Ottawa Indian Chief, Chief Pet-O-Sega; a town, Petoskey, Michigan, is also named after him, and is the center of the area where the stones are found. The stones are commonly found on the beaches and in sand dunes.

Petoskey Winter Sports Park [Ice Skating, Hockey, Skiing], 1100 Winter Park Lane, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-2500

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf [Miniture Golf], 1230 US 31 North, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-1123

Dining & Food: Great places to dine!

Andante Restaurant [Casual Dining], 321 Bay Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-3321

The Bistro [Casual Dining], 423 Michigan Street, Petosky, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-5583

Bob-In, Again [Casual Dining], US 31 and The Bike Path, 1150 Bay View Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-1750

Chee Peng Chinese Restaurant [Chinese & Thai Cuisine], 1129 North US-31, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-2542

China Buffet [Chinese Cuisine], 1340 North US Highway 31, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 439-5988

City Park Grill [Casual Dining], 432 East Lake Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-0101

Days Inn - Petoskey [Motel, Casual Dining], 1420 Spring Street, US 131, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-3900

Hunan Restaurant [Chinese Cuisine], 629 Charlevoix Avenue, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-1848

Julienne Tomatoes [Casual Dining], 421 Howard St., Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 439-9250

Odawa Casino Resort [Casino], 1967 US 131 South, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (877) 442-6464

Papa Lou's Pizza Pub & Grill [Casual Dining, Pizzeria], 317 E. Lake St., Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-3663

Scalawags Whitefish & Chips [Seafood], 2264 M-119, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 487-0055

Side Door Saloon, Inc [Casual Dining], 1200 N US-31 Highway, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-9291

Stafford's Bay View Inn - Petoskey [Historic Inn], 2011 Woodland Avenue, PO Box 657, Petoskey, MI 49770. Phone: (231) 347-2771

Stafford's Perry Hotel - Petoskey [Historic Inn], 100 Lewis Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-4000

The Terrace Inn [Historic Inn, Bed & Breakfast], 1549 Glendale, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, Phone: (231) 347-2410

Villa Ristorante Italiano [Italian Cuisine] 887 Spring St., Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-1440

Accommodations: Where to stay in and around town!

Apple Tree Inn [Motel], 915 Spring Street, US 131, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-2900

At Home on Crooked Lake [Vacation Home Rental], 7047 Channel Rd., Petoskey, Michigan 49770, Phone: (231) 348-3940

Barr's Crooked Lake Retreat [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 4386 Water Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 627-3510

Bay Inn of Petoskey [Motel], 2445 Charlevoix Avenue (US 31), Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-2593

BayWinds Inn of Petoskey [Motel], 909 Spring Street, US 131 South, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-4193

Best Western Inn - Petoskey [Motel], 1300 Spring Street, US 131 South, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-3925

Boyne Area Condo Rental [Condominiums], 3440 Lakeside Drive N, Lakeside Club, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (586) 566-2483

Coach House Inn [Motel], 1011 US 31 North, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (877) 347-8088

Comfort Inn - Petoskey [Motel], 1314 North US 31, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-3220

Crooked Tree Cottages, 600 Crooked Tree Drive, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, Phone: 888-462-6963

The Crooked Lake Cottage [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 5491 Graham Road, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 326-3506

Days Inn - Petoskey [Motel, Casual Dining], 1420 Spring Street, US 131, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-3900

Econo Lodge - Petoskey [Motel], 1859 South US 131, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-3324

Grace Grange Bed & Breakfast [Bed & Breakfast], 8000 Newson Rd., Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-5869

Hampton Inn & Suites - Petoskey [Motel], 920 Spring Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-9555

Holiday Accomodations [Vacation Rental Management], 1483 US-31 North, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, Phone: (231) 348-2765

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites "Valley View" [Hotel], 1751 U.S. 131 South, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 487-0991

Holiday Vacation Rentals [Vacation Rental Management], 6789 S. Lakeshore Drive, Harbor Springs, MI 49740, Phone: (231) 242-0730

JRD Management [Condominiums], 2899 E. Big Beaver Ste. 263, Troy, MI 48083, Phone: (248) 909-8402

Lakeside Club Condominiums [Condominiums], 3399 Lakeside Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 487-9047

Odawa Casino Resort [Casino], 1967 US 131 South, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (877) 442-6464

Odawa Hotel [Hotel], 1444 US 131 South, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-6041

Serenity A Bed and Breakfast [Bed & Breakfast], 504 Rush Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-6171

Simple Serenity Lakefront Cabin, Crooked Lake Frontage, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, Phone: (248) 828-3514

Stafford's Bay View Inn - Petoskey [Historic Inn], 2011 Woodland Avenue, PO Box 657, Petoskey, MI 49770. Phone: (231) 347-2771

Stafford's Perry Hotel - Petoskey [Historic Inn], 100 Lewis Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-4000

Super 8 - Petoskey [Motel], 2645 Charlevoix Avenue, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 439-8000

The Terrace Inn [Historic Inn, Bed & Breakfast], 1549 Glendale, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, Phone: (231) 347-2410

Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc

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.

Bahnhof Sport [Bike Rentals], 1300 Bay View Road, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-2112

Bear River Canoe Livery [Canoe & Kayak Rentals], 2517 McDougall Road, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-9038

Crooked Tree Golf Club [Golf Course], 600 Crooked Tree Drive, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 439-4030

Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy [Taxidermist], 339 Silver Creek Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-9789

High Gear Sports [Bike Rental], 1187 U.S. 31 North, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-6118

Latitude 45 [Bike Rentals], 476 West Mitchell St., Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-5342

North Central Michigan College Natural Area [Hiking & Snowshoe Trail], 1515 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-6812

Petoskey-Mackinaw City Trail [Biking Trail]

Petoskey City Marina [Marina], 101 East Lake Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-6691

Petoskey KOA Campground [Private Campground], 1800 North US-31, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-0005

Petoskey State Park, 2475 M-119 Hwy., Petoskey, MI 49712. Approximate Size: 303 (Acres). Phone Number: (231) 347-2311. Petoskey State Park, located on the north end of Little Traverse Bay, is situated on 303 scenic acres and offers a beautiful sandy beach on the bay. The park has two separate modern campgrounds. Tannery Creek offers 98 campsites, and Dunes offers 70 campsites. The park is located between Harbor Springs and Petoskey, both known for their shopping districts, local arts and crafts shops, shows and restaurants. There are no boat launch facilities in the park, but Harbor Springs and Petoskey each have several launches that provide access to Little Traverse Bay. Many nearby inland lakes also have boat launches. Fishing, jet-skiing and water-skiing are popular activities in the area. The Oden Fish Hatchery is a short drive from the park and one of the most advanced facitilies of its kind. For anyone interested in how brook and brown trout are raised, this is the premier destination.

Pickerel Lake State Forest Campground, Pickerel Lake Road, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (989) 983-4101

Ruddy Duck II [Sportfishing Charters], 3175 Country Club Road, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-3232

Top of Michigan Trails [Biking, Hiking, Horseback & Snowmobile Trails], 445 East Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-8280

Two Knives Trading Company [Gunsmith], 411 Michigan Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-2766

Services

Daylight in the Swamp Taxidermy [Taxidermist], 339 Silver Creek Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-9789

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

High Gear Sports [Bike Rental], 1187 U.S. 31 North, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-6118

Holiday Accomodations [Vacation Rental Management], 1483 US-31 North, Petoskey, Michigan 49770, Phone: (231) 348-2765

Mc Cune-Smith Rental Management [Vacation Rental Management], 428 Lake Street Court, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-5080

Tri-County Properties [Vacation Rental Management], Petoskey Area, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (989) 754-5440

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

Crooked Tree Arts Center [Art Gallery], 461 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-4337

Gaslight Gallery [Art Gallery], 200 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-5079

Goslin's Greenery [Christmas Tree Farm], 296 N. Fletcher Road, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-4350

Luciano Studio [Art Gallery], 221 E. Lake Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-3157

Northern Michigan Artists Market [Art Gallery], 445 East Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 487-0000

Shadetree Stained Glass Studios [Art Gallery], 421 Emmet Street, Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 347-1011

Taste the Local Difference [Farm Market], 1200 W 11th St, #208, Traverse City, MI 49684, Phone: (231) 941-6584

Then & Now Antiques [Antique Shop], 2379 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 348-6170

Valerie Fine Art Gallery [Art Gallery], 219 E. Lake St., Petoskey, MI 49770, Phone: (231) 487-1642

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