Birchwood Inn

Beaches
Church Beach - secluded and quiet, near Good Hart
Cross Village Beach - great place to hunt for Petoskey Stones
Petoskey State Park - on Little Traverse Bay, so the water is more calm
Readmond Township Beach - picnic area, rest rooms, in Good Hart
Zoll Street Beach - pet friendly, just like we are, downtown Harbor Springs
Zorn Park - lifeguard on duty, downtown Harbor Springs


Active Recreation
Avalanche Bay - water park at Boyne Mountain
Bay Tennis and Fitness
Bicycle Rentals through Touring Gear Bike Shop
Big Bear Adventures - canoe and tube rental upon the Sturgeon River
Fishing Charters with Ruddy Duck 231-347-3232
Harbor Springs Tennis Courts
Northern Lights Recreation - bowling, billiards, arcade, mini-golf, restaurant, bar
Six Nature Preserves are within 20 miles of the Inn for you to explore
Skateboard & Rollerblade Park
Sky Dive Harbor Springs - Yes, actually sky dive in one day
Thorne Swift Nature Preserve - nature trials lead you down to the beach, within one mile of the Inn
Thunder Falls Family Water Park - outdoor water park in Mackinaw City
Watercraft Rentals at The Outfitter, Windjammer Marina

 
Recreational Trails
Brek-n-Ridge Farm - Riding lessons for children and adults, pony camps, right next door to Birchwood Inn
Horse Back Riding - Birchwood Farms Equestrian Center 231-526-2868, advance reservation required
Little Traverse Wheelway - paved path from Harbor Springs through Petoskey and to Charlevoix
North Country National Scenic Trail - for mountain bikes and hiking
Snowmobile Trails - plenty of snow around here in the winter


Championship Golf Courses
Boyne Highlands: The Arthur Hills Course, The Donald Ross Memorial, The Heather, and The Moor
Chestnut Valley - check out our stay and play package
Harbor Point - just a mile and a half down the road
Hidden River Golf and Casting Club
Little Traverse Bay Golf Club - beautiful views
True North - open to the public for just a few short years


Winter Activities
Cross Country Ski Trails at Birchwood Country Club, Boyne and Nub's
Downhill skiing at Nub's Nob and Boyne Highlands
Ice Skating - on the hill in Harbor Springs
Snowmobiling - bring your own or rent through County Wide Services
Snowshoeing - several trails are nearby or venture out on your own


Day Trips
Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum - you actually go inside the ship
Mackinac Bridge - five mile long journey you just have to take
Mackinaw City - historical areas, shopping, water park, and a butterfly house
Mackinac Island - a true step back in time
Soo Locks - between Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan and Canada
Tahquamenon Falls - in the Upper Peninsula


Additional Ideas
Antique Stores and Art Galleries
Boutique Shopping
Crooked Tree Arts Center
Fine Dining and Casual Restaurants
Harbor Springs Vineyards & Winery - 2011 Silver Medal Winner, labels feature local artworks
Hunting and Fishing
Hunt for Petoskey Stones
Lighthouse Exploring - Charlevoix S. Pierhead, Little Traverse, McGulpin's Point, Old Mackinac, Waugoshance
Oden Fish Hatchery
Odawa Casino
Pond Hill Farm - farm market, feed the animals, Garden Cafe, trout pond, and plenty more
See North - a wild bird sanctuary and enviromental education facility
Tunnel of Trees - famous scenic drive along Lake Michigan from our door to Sturgeon Bay

Pet Friendly 
Birchwood Inn welcomes pets, $10 per night charge includes a puppy pack
Beaches for pooches to play - Zoll Beach downtown Harbor Springs, Sturgeon Bay north of Cross Village
Day Care is available at Bay Pines Boarding plus Paws and Claws
Local Vets include Bay Pines Veterinary Clinic and Maple River Animal Clinic