Petoskey and Charlevoix Named Among the Best in the Midwest

I am happy to let you know that Midwest Living magazine ranked us #2 out of the 100 Best Small-Town Getaways in the Midwest, and I couldn't agree more.

DES MOINES (April 19, 2007) – When a free weekend comes along, everyone wants to use it wisely. And no one knows more great places to spend a getaway than Midwest Living. The editors have been visiting the region’s small towns for 20 years, and their list of 100 Best Small-Town Getaways guarantees readers will find the perfect place to escape for a little shopping, sightseeing and relaxing.

Since Midwest Living’s first issue in 1987, its editors have been on a continual quest to uncover the best cities and towns. For this official Top 100 list, the editors looked specifically at the 8,500 towns with populations less than 20,000 in the Midwest and added a layer of research that spanned several months and ranked towns in 12 categories: attractions, vibe, scenery, walkability, shopping, dining, lodging, arts scene, outdoor activities, proximity to major cities, multiday potential and wild card (for special events such as festivals).

#2 Petoskey/Charlevoix , MI—These neighboring resort towns along the Lower Peninsula’s northwestern shore began entertaining vacationers who came by steamship more than a century ago. Petoskey climbs hills along Little Traverse Bay, and Charlevoix nestles between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix. The beach and harbor are steps from the 100 shops and galleries of Petoskey’s Gaslight District and landmark Stafford’s Perry Hotel.

Come visit this summer to see why we we're considered such a great place for a getaway!