Northern Michigan may be a place where many travel to because of our great outdoor activities, but there is more here than a kayak tour a day of skiing. Our arts, history and many types of entertainment mean visitors can spend the day on the golf course and then enjoy fabulous music or theatre.

The arts are an important part of the year 'round culture of Northern Michigan but in the summer months, art opportunities galore await visitors and residents. Twice a week Concerts in the Park in Petoskey, weekly Concerts on the Waterfront in Harbor Springs, the wonderfully talented dinner theatre hosted by the Young Americans, Bliss Fest, endless opportunities for music and drama at Bay View, and street Musique every Thursday night in Harbor Springs are just some of the offerings available.

The galleries of the Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey and the many fabulous art galleries in Northern Michigan provide days and days of art to view. Head to Cross Village to the Crooked Tree Rug Works and watch a rug being made or watch Harry Boyer blow glass at Boyer Glassworks in Harbor Springs. Art has a significant presence in Northern Michigan and many fundraiser such as D'Art for Art focus on the arts. Art fairs? Oh, yes! July 4th boasts a spectacular art fair in downtown Harbor Springs. Petoskey's Art in the Park and arts and crafts fairs bring art lovers from around the state. The Women's Club of Northern Michigan's annual art fair at Nub's Nob is a rite of summer for many.

History? Yes! The Little Traverse History Museum and Harbor Springs' new History Museum celebrate the many reasons that Northern Michigan has such a rich past. Lumbering, water, Native Americans, railroads, tourists, Chautauquas--just a few of the pieces that make the quilt of history in Northern Michigan.

Want more information on the arts, entertainment and history in Northern Michigan? Northern Michigan is rich in natural resources, history, arts, and entertainment. From dawn to dusk, there is much to do here!

There are Art Fairs and Festivals galore in Northern Michigan: 2010 Art Fairs & Festivals

Harbor Springs history? Right here: History Abounds In Harbor Springs

The new Harbor Springs History Museum celebrate this community's past: Harbor Springs History Museum

Walk through Petoskey's history: Walk Through Petoskey's History

Learn about Chief Petosega and Ernest Hemingway and the Petoskey Area History at the Little Traverse History Museum.

Chief Andrew J. Blackbird was the first postmaster of Harbor Springs. Visit his home and post office at the Andrew J. Blackbird Museum in Harbor Springs.

The Bay View Association is filled with history, music and theatre: The Bay View Association's Chautauqua Summer Theatre

The Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey is a year 'round cultural center: The Crooked Tree Arts Center

Ernest Hemingway loved Northern Michigan and his footsteps can still be traced here as this is Hemingway Country.

St. Ignatius Church just outside Good Hart in Middle Village dates back to the 1740's.

Music in the Air? Absolutely and throughout Northern Michigan are wonderful opportunities for music: Music in the Air