Emmet district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Petoskey

Petoskey is a town in Emmet district, Michigan, United States, home to about 5,719 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 79 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 30 beaches & coast and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Mineral Well Park (1 km), Petoskey State Park (6 km) and Round Lake (8 km).

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Petoskey, Michigan
Petoskey, Emmet district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Petoskey at a glance

Location
Emmet district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 5,719
Coordinates
45.3733° N, 84.9553° W
Places within 50 km
189 (22 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Petoskey

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Petoskey: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Petoskey

97 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Petoskey. The closest is Spring Lake (5 km); the best-known is Round Lake (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Petoskey

47 parks within 100 km of Petoskey. The closest is Pennsylvania Park (1 km); the best-known is Mineral Well Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Beaches & coast near Petoskey

45 beaches & coast within 100 km of Petoskey. The closest is Graham Point (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Petoskey

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Petoskey. The closest is Little Traverse Bay (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Petoskey

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Petoskey. The closest is Mount Pisage (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Petoskey

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Petoskey. The closest is Wood Site (16 km); the best-known is Charlevoix South Pier Light (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Petoskey

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Petoskey
  2. 1 km Mineral Well Park · park, Emmet
  3. 12 km Walloon Lake · lake, Emmet
  4. 16 km Little Traverse Bay · nature spot, Michigan
  5. 13 km Round Lake · lake, Emmet
  6. 2 km Petoskey State Park · park, Emmet
  7. 6 km Back to Petoskey

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From travellers near Petoskey

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    Within 15 km of Petoskey

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Petoskey by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs7997Spring Lake (5 km)
    Parks4147Pennsylvania Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3045Graham Point (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens825Little Traverse Bay (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1521Mount Pisage (20 km)
    Forts & heritage914Wood Site (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves36Oden Island (15 km)
    Churches05Saint Mary Cathedral (54 km)
    Waterfalls34Scenic Waterfall (1 km)
    Museums02The Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum (74 km)
    Other attractions11Shotto Spring (17 km)

    Petoskey: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Petoskey?

    Mineral Well Park (park, about 1 km), Petoskey State Park (park, about 6 km), Round Lake (lake, about 8 km), Little Traverse Bay (nature spot, about 8 km), Walloon Lake (lake, about 12 km), Crooked Lake (lake, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Petoskey?

    189 places on Spotwander: 79 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 41 parks, 30 beaches & coast, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Petoskey?

    Spring Lake, about 5 km by road; Mud Lake (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Petoskey?

    Pennsylvania Park, about 1 km by road; Mineral Well Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Petoskey?

    Graham Point, about 12 km by road; Indiana Point (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Petoskey?

    Start in Petoskey, visit Mineral Well Park, then Walloon Lake, then Little Traverse Bay, then Round Lake, then Petoskey State Park, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Petoskey?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Petoskey

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Petoskey’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Petoskey on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.