If Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” is the soundtrack of your season and you’re one gingerbread house away from being cast on a holiday-themed episode of мʏ sтʀᴀɴԍᴇ ᴀᴅᴅιcтιoɴ, a trip to Petoskey, Michigan is a winter must. The tiny town sits next to a misty lake surrounded by snow-blanketed hills, looking like a village from The ᴘoʟᴀʀ ᴇxᴘʀᴇssoʀнow тнᴇ ԍʀιɴcн sтoʟᴇ cнʀιsтмᴀs, promising the winter wonderland vibes you hear about each year.

Don’t rely on Rudolph—get a car

No matter where you’re flying in from, you’ll need to bank on renting a sleigh—err—car. The nearest airport offering commercial flights is Pellston Regional Airport, though the routes are limited and infrequent.

Eat enough to rival Santa’s belly

Come back bearing gifts

Feast on seasonal bounty and preserves from farms

Get your snow adventure on… or just build a snowman

Skip the igloo and stay somewhere extra cozy

There are a handful of decent lodging options outside of the area’s run-of-the-mill hotel chains, and the most luxurious accommodation can be found at the Inn at Bay Harbor. This waterside oasis, which offers fireplaces and balcony-adorned suites, is blanketed by lake-effect snow and boasts a restaurant, bar, and, perhaps its biggest draw, a waterside hot tub so you can relax while taking in views of Lake Michigan.

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