Christmas Week is a big one Up North. Winter months can often mean quiet in Northern Michigan. But not this week! This bustling week from just before Christmas to after New Year's is filled with shopping, dining, skiing, snow sports and more as visitors head North for a Currier & Ives fix.

Lodging facilities are busy this week with many hotels completely booked. Don't have a room? Check out one of our many vacation rental businesses who can help with homes, cabins, and condominiums.

Restaurants are hopping during Christmas week and Up North, there are restaurants and cuisines to fit any palate or wallet.

Shopping is a major pastime during Christmas week. The shopping districts of Boyne City, Charlevoix, Mackinaw City, Harbor Springs, and Petoskey are ready with sales on Christmas merchandise plus a fabulous selection of everything from books to sporting gear.

The highlight of week is, of course, snow. Yes, there is plenty of snow and that is just how Northern Michigan likes it! Snow is a major economy Up North and with good reason: our snow is spectacular. So what snow sports are on top? Try any or all of these for a great outdoor experience.

Skiing & boarding Northern Michigan has three of the country's best ski resorts right here so spend a day at each to them: Nub's Nob, Boyne Highlands, and Boyne Mountain.

Ski Conditions Check the daily ski conditions and look at the webcams for a current look at action on the hills.

Cross country skiing and snowshoeing Wow! What a great line up of fabulous places to explore with choices near Harbor Springs & Petoskey and Boyne City & Charlevoix.

Sledding and Ice With rinks and sledding hills in every community, skating and sledding is great way to spend Christmas week.

Snowmobiling Trails, trails, trails! Bundle up and hit the snowmobile trails for a great time for the entire family.

New Year's Eve is quite a celebration Up North with parades and festivities at each ski resort plus a family event at the Crooked Tree Arts Center..

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Harbor Springs, Michigan -- Harbor Springs is the place to try new things! Rent a bike or a kayak, go snow tubing, attend a concert or an art fair, or play a round of golf with friends.
Petoskey -- There's so much to do in Petoskey from the Bear River Valley Recreation Area, to Petoskey State Park, to biking, golfing, hiking, and more.
Charlevoix, Michigan -- Visiting Charlevoix in Northern Michigan is a fun-filled vacation with great beaches, boating, skiing, fishing and year 'round family fun.
Things to Do in Boyne City, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like Boyne City in Northern Michigan with camping, boating, skiing, year 'round outdoor activities, and of course, the morel mushroom!
Lots of Activities in Mackinaw City, Michigan -- Explore Mackinaw City in Northern Michigan for history, the International Dark Sky Park, and outdoor activities.
Mackinac Island -- Take a step back in time and find lots of things to do when you visit Mackinac Island by horseback or bike--no cars allowed!
Northern Michigan Activities & Things to Do -- Northern Michigan offers many fun things to do for the entire family whatever the season, whatever the reason!