Petoskey, MI
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About Petoskey
- • Actor Bruce Greenwood, known for roles in "Star Trek," spent childhood summers in Petoskey.
- • The "million dollar" Petoskey stone polishing process was developed locally.
- • Tourism boomed after the railroad arrived in 1873, connecting Petoskey to major cities.
- • Rumor says a tunnel system exists under downtown, used during Prohibition.
- • The devastating 1914 fire destroyed much of downtown, prompting rebuilding.
- • It's named for Chief Pet-O-Sega, meaning "rising sun", incorporated in 1895.
- • With under 6,000 residents, it's smaller than many neighboring resort towns.
- • At 689 feet, the elevation offers stunning views of Little Traverse Bay.
- • Tourism and related service industries are the main economic drivers.
- • Being there feels serene, like stepping into a postcard of natural beauty.
- • The Detroit Lions, while far, represent Michigan's NFL presence.
- • Boyne Mountain, near Petoskey, hosted the US National Ski Championships in 1951.