Pair your Northern Michigan fall color drive on M-119’s famously scenic Tunnel of Trees with a stop at Petoskey Brewing.
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GRAB: Petoskey Brewing Cross Village
6352 N. Lake Shore Dr., Cross Village
There’s lots to celebrate at Petoskey Brewing—a 10-year anniversary, the recent release of its first spirits and the opening of a second taproom in Cross Village. The new location, with generous outdoor seating, will be open six months a year, from Memorial Day to Halloween, serving both food and craft beverages. Fall’s most popular brews: Oktoberfest (a malty Märzen with hints of toffee and caramel) and Super Trooper (a coffee-and-donut brown ale). Pair either with a burger—Petoskey Brewing is known for its smashed patties on brioche buns. The Signature Burger features two Toski Sand’s beef patties topped with cheddar, Plath’s bacon and secret sauce.
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& GO: Tunnel of Trees
M-119, 20 mile stretch from Harbor Springs to Cross Village
M-119 begins at the north end of Petoskey, but it doesn’t officially become The Tunnel of Trees until north of Harbor Springs. From there, the twisty 20-mile route framed by hardwoods traces a spectacular bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Things to know: The road is very narrow so take it slow; watch out for cyclists; the views really are worth the hype. “The drive on M-119 is, in our opinion, one of the most beautiful drives in the Midwest,” says Tyler Gostinger, Petoskey Brewing’s operations manager. “And we’re now on both ends of it.” Tip: Follow Petoskey Brewing on Face- book for upcoming events like classic cruise nights.
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