Imagine a place where summer days are carefree and moments of bliss are pure as gold. A summer place where you can delight yourself with the simple pleasures of life like reading a book in a hammock, sampling chocolates in a candy factory, listening to musical performances in the midst of Victorian summer cottages and bicycling on a path that overlooks the waterfront. Swimming or paddle boarding in the calm waters, taking a boat cruise and enjoying a round of golf. How about sitting on a bench and watching the magnificent sunrise and sunsets? With its hilly terrain and spectacular views of Little Traverse Bay, Petoskey shines with beauty at every corner. The historic Gaslight District is lined with art galleries, boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, and specialty stores. Parks abound and there's never a shortage of open space to sit down and eat a sandwich or indulge in homemade fudge and ice cream from Kilwins or Murdick's. Famous writer Ernest Hemingway spent many summers en