Free & Cheap Things to Do in Petoskey, MI

  • The list below includes 30 free or cheap things to do in or near Petoskey, Michigan, including 42 different types of inexpensive activities like Bike Paths, Children's Play Area, Mini Golf and Movie Theaters.
  • From Bear River Recreation Area to Pirates Cove Adventure Golf, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petoskey and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, Boyne Falls and Cheboygan.
  • The list below includes 30 free or cheap things to do in or near Petoskey, Michigan, including 42 different types of inexpensive activities like Bike Paths, Children's Play Area, Mini Golf and Movie Theaters.
  • From Bear River Recreation Area to Pirates Cove Adventure Golf, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Petoskey and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, Boyne Falls and Cheboygan.
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26.0 Miles
72% 39 votes
National & State Parks 4347 Third St., Cheboygan, MI MoreLess Info
Modern camping sites is offered at the Aloha State Park, situated along Mullett Lake. Visitors can access a beach, boat launch, hiking trails, picnic shelters, children's playground, and public access restrooms.
26.8 Miles
50% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 1775 W M 32, Gaylord, MI 49735 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a multiplex movie theater that airs first run films with digital projection at Gaylord Cinema West. The theater also offers 3D films and features a snack bar.
27.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Mini Golf 850 S Wisconsin Ave, Exit 282, Gaylord, MI 49735 MoreLess Info
Offering outdoor adventure and fun, Bavarian Falls Park provides entertainment for the entire family. Along with an 18-hole miniature golf course, park visitors can also enjoy go-karts, bumper cars and much more.
27.4 Miles
- 0 votes
History Museums 320 W Main Street, Gaylord, MI 49735 MoreLess Info
Open to the public, Otsego County Historical Museum features a mix of displays containing artifacts relevant to the region's history. These artifacts come from early railroads, cigar factories, schoolhouses, and more.
27.7 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 315 S Center Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735 MoreLess Info
Parks & Recreation Center of Otsego County offers a wide array of recreational activities including basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and an open gym. Parks also offers picnic tables, grills, a pavilion with electricity and a handicap accessible vault toilet.
27.9 Miles
88% 99 votes
Specialty Museums 850 S. Wisconsin Ave., Gaylord, MI 49735 MoreLess Info
The Call of the Wild Museum, located in Gaylord, features displays of North American animals with sound effects and activity sheets for children. The museum also has a small movie theatre, a poetry display, and walk-in displays.
28.2 Miles
88% 105 votes
Parks E Grandview, Gaylord, MI 49735 MoreLess Info
Gaylord's City Elk Park has viewing areas for the public where Elks can be observed in their natural habitat. Approximately 70 elk live on the 108 acres and are available for observation year-round.
28.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Bowling 1200 Gornick Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735 MoreLess Info
A fun place to hangout with friends and family, Gaylord Bowling Center provides numerous recreational and entertaining activities. Along with cosmic bowling, the center often hosts comedy nights and further offers a full-service bar and grille.
28.3 Miles
80% 10 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 1250 Gornick Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49734 MoreLess Info
The Otsego County Sportsplex features an Olympic-sized six lane swimming pool and regulation NHL-sized ice rink. The facility also has space devoted to gymnastics as well as areas for classes in dance and yoga.
29.1 Miles
86% 161 votes
Parks 7725 E. Wilderness Park Dr., Mackinaw City, MI 49701 MoreLess Info
Headlands International Dark Sky Park is protected public land that features exceptionally starry skies and light polution is mitigated to make the stars stand out even more. Visitors can access a self-guided cell phone tour through points of interest at the park.
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