Fun Things to Do

1. Ski, snowboard or ride the zipline at Boyne Mountain, one of the largest winter resorts in the Midwest. You can also splash around at Boyne's indoor Avalanche Bay Water Park and enjoy a massage or other services at Solace Spa.
2. Snowshoe, ice skate, go sledding or cross-country ski at Avalanche Mountain, a 300-acre city park. Michigan Blue Magazine rated Avalanche as the best sledding hill in Michigan. And if it's not icy, try taking the 430 steps to a spectacular view at the top. Sledding photos.
   
3. Young State Park, Driggers Nature Preserve and The Hill Nature Preserve also have beautiful trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Regional trails.
4. Go snowmobiling on the many trails in the Chandler Hill area east of Boyne Falls.
5. Farmers Market – Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the winter and off-season. Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon from May through October.
6. Have an ice cream cone at Parkside Grill, Kilwin's, Alpine Chocolat Haus or Thick 'N Juicy, all on Water Street in downtown Boyne City.
7. Wine & dine – have a great meal at one of our many restaurants. Several also offer live entertainment.
8. Check your email at the Boyne District Library, Local Flavor bookstore/coffee shop or one of our restaurants that offer wi-fi service.
9. Shop til you drop at one of our many unique shops.
10. Enjoy some local art at Freshwater Studio, the Boyne Arts Collective, Boyne's Beyond Borders or Crooked Tree Arts Center. Details.
11. Take in a concert at Freshwater Studio, October through April.
12. Have a ball at our festivals – Winterfest on Feb. 4, Mushroom Festival in May, July 4th, Boyne Thunder in July, Car Shows in August and September, the Harvest Festival in October and more.
13. Let your kids explore the Boyne City Children’s Library, Raven Hill Discovery Center or...
14. Visit the Boyne City History Museum at City Hall on North Lake Street, or…
15. Turn the kids loose at our world-class playground in Veterans Park.
16. Visit the beautiful and inspiring memorial in Veterans Memorial Park, corner of Lake and State Streets.

SUMMER FUN

1. Stroll the Streets – music is in the air downtown Boyne City from 6 to 9 p.m. on Fridays in the summer.
2. Evenings at the Gazebo – free concerts in Old City Park at 6:30 Wednesdays in the summer time.
3. Summer concerts in a 90-year-old oak-frame barn with seating for 180 at Aten Place in Boyne Falls.
4. Ride the Zipline at Boyne Mountain or Wildwood Rush near Young State Park.
5. Take a swim at Peninsula Beach in Boyne City, or nearby at Young State Park or Whiting Park.
6. Ride a bike – along the Lake Charlevoix shore or on the trails at Avalanche Mountain.
7. Ride the Ironton Ferry, featured in “Ripley's Believe It or Not.” A fun mini-cruise for $3.50 per vehicle.
8. Play golf on one of our area's many courses.
9. Play miniature golf or the par-3 course at Boyne Rapids Adventure Golf.
10. Rent a boat or kayak – just call the Chamber for details.
11. Go horseback riding at Boyne Mountain.
12. Visit a local farm – Friske Orchards in Atwood, Lavender Hill Farms north of Horton Bay or the Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center south of East Jordan.