Tip of the Mitt Wine Route 🍷

Explore the wineries, vineyards, and cideries of Northern Michigan's Tip of the Mitt from Charlevoix and Petoskey to Harbor Springs, Boyne Valley, Alanson, and beyond.

This is Northern Michigan's most diverse wine region. Where the Leelanau and Old Mission peninsulas follow a single road with stops clustered close together, the Tip of the Mitt spreads across Emmet, Charlevoix, Antrim, Cheboygan, and Otsego counties. The wineries here range from polished vineyard estates to farm-based tasting rooms, maple wine producers, and family cideries tucked into the back roads of the north.

It rewards explorers. The best way to experience this region is to pick a cluster Petoskey, Charlevoix, the Boyne Valley, or the Inland Waterway corridor and let the stops come to you.

Wineries & Vineyards on the Tip of the Mitt Wine Route

Blu Dot Farm & Vineyard

11399 Boyne City Rd, Charlevoix
Between the shores of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan, just 2.5 miles from downtown Charlevoix and accessible from the bike path. Blu Dot is a boutique vineyard with a relaxed, scenic atmosphere. One of the more accessible stops if you're coming from Charlevoix proper.

Boyne Valley Vineyards

5325 US-131, Boyne Falls · (231) 373-2090
Set in the rolling hills near Boyne Falls and Walloon Lake, Boyne Valley's timber-frame barn and outdoor decks overlook acres of vines with long views across the countryside. Treehouse tastings in summer and heated igloos in winter make this one of the most distinctive experiences on the route. Worth building a stop around.

Cellar 1914

Shooks Farm, Central Lake
Named for the year the original farm was established, Cellar 1914 blends Northern Michigan wine with local agricultural history. Located in Central Lake on the Chain of Lakes, this is a quieter stop that rewards the detour especially if you're routing through the inland lake country between Charlevoix and Petoskey.

Crooked Vine Vineyard & Winery

8370 Lakeview Rd, Alanson · (231) 548-5499
Tucked into the countryside near Alanson along the Inland Waterway corridor, Crooked Vine is a genuine small-production winery with an unpretentious feel. If you're routing through Alanson which is worth doing on its own terms — this is a natural add.

FarmHouse Vineyards

8450 Channel Rd, Petoskey
One of the few certified organic wineries in Northern Michigan. FarmHouse is a boutique tasting room with a rustic barn setting and a serious commitment to estate-grown, chemical-free viticulture. If you care about how your wine is made, this one stands out.

Folklor Wine & Cider

16820 Ferry Rd, Charlevoix
A farm-based winery and cidery producing small-batch wines and hard ciders with a distinct Northern Michigan identity. Folklor has a loyal following for its approachable, fruit-forward pours and relaxed farm setting outside of Charlevoix.

Gabriel Farms & Winery

2800 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey
A farm winery with deep Petoskey roots. Gabriel Farms also operates Four Labs Beer & Cider, making it a great stop for mixed groups — wine drinkers and craft beer fans both find something here. One of the more versatile stops on the route.

Happy Days and Nights Winery

6769 Pleasantview Rd, Harbor Springs · (231) 526-5591
A bed and breakfast and winery tucked into the hills above Harbor Springs. Happy Days and Nights is one of those Northern Michigan places that feels genuinely personal small, intimate, and run by people who clearly love what they're doing. Call ahead for tasting room availability.

Lost Cellars

04434 US Hwy 31 S, Charlevoix
The tasting room for the Charlevoix Moon Vineyard, Lost Cellars sits just south of Charlevoix on US-31. Easy to add to a Charlevoix-area day and worth the stop for their estate wines, which reflect the unique microclimate of the Charlevoix area.

Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery

3423 US Hwy 131, Petoskey · (231) 487-1910
The largest winery in the Petoskey Wine Region and one of the most established names on the route. Mackinaw Trail produces a wide range of wines and has a brewery on site, making it a reliable stop for groups with different preferences. Good anchor for a Petoskey-area day.

Maple Moon Sugarbush & Winery

4454 Atkins Rd, Petoskey
One of the most unique stops on this entire route or any wine route in Michigan. Maple Moon is America's first maple winery, producing wines fermented with maple syrup sugars rather than traditional grape sugars. A genuine curiosity and a perfect gift stop. Not like anything else you'll taste on this trip.

Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery

3720 Atkins Rd, Petoskey
A 22-acre estate with vineyard views, lavender fields, wood-fired pizza, and a coffeehouse on site. Petoskey Farms is one of the most complete experiences on the route you can easily spend a half-day here. One of the best options for groups that want more than just a tasting.

Resort Pike Cidery & Winery

3471 Resort Pike Rd, Petoskey
A cidery and winery producing small-batch hard ciders and fruit wines near Petoskey. Resort Pike leans into Northern Michigan's orchard heritage with approachable, seasonal pours. Good stop for cider fans or anyone who wants something a little different from the standard wine tasting.

Rudbeckia Winery

3379 Lake Grove Rd, Petoskey
A farm winery named for the native wildflower that grows across Northern Michigan. Rudbeckia is a low-key, genuine stop with a strong farm identity. Worth including on a Petoskey cluster day.

Seasons of the North Winery

9090 M-68 Hwy, Indian River
Located near Indian River along the Inland Waterway corridor, Seasons of the North is one of the easternmost stops on this route. If you're combining wine with the Burt Lake area or a drive through Cheboygan County, this fits naturally into the day.

The Cellars at Royal Farms

10445 N US-31, Ellsworth
Located in Ellsworth in the heart of Antrim County, Royal Farms is a working fruit farm with a tasting room producing estate wines from generations-old orchards. The setting is beautiful and the wines reflect the land directly. One of the more agricultural stops on the route in the best way.

Vanderbilt Vines

302 W Thumb Lake Rd, Vanderbilt · (734) 716-0368
The southernmost stop on this route, located near Vanderbilt in Otsego County. Vanderbilt Vines is an estate winery producing wines from their own vineyard in the rolling terrain south of Petoskey. Worth the drive if you're coming up from Gaylord or routing through the southern part of the region.

Walloon Lake Winery

3149 Intertown Rd, Petoskey · (231) 622-8645
Set near the shores of Walloon Lake one of Northern Michigan's most beautiful inland lakes and home to the Hemingway family cottage for generations. Walloon Lake Winery has a scenic setting that matches the wine. One of the more atmospheric stops on the Petoskey cluster.

Planning Your Tip of the Mitt Wine Day

This region is larger and more spread out than Leelanau or Old Mission. The key is to cluster your stops geographically rather than trying to cover the whole region in one day. The three most logical clusters are:

  • Petoskey cluster — Mackinaw Trail, Petoskey Farms, Maple Moon, FarmHouse Vineyards, Gabriel Farms, Resort Pike, Rudbeckia, Walloon Lake Winery

  • Charlevoix cluster — Blu Dot Farm, Folklor Wine & Cider, Lost Cellars, The Cellars at Royal Farms

  • Inland corridor — Crooked Vine (Alanson), Seasons of the North (Indian River), Cellar 1914 (Central Lake), Boyne Valley (Boyne Falls), Happy Days and Nights (Harbor Springs)

A comfortable day is 3 to 5 stops. Check hours before you go — several of these wineries have seasonal or limited hours and some require reservations.

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Written by Lisa Knox · Northern Michigan Travel Guide · northernmichigantravelguide.tips · Updated 2026

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