The Highlands

Where Summer Unfolds

The best days aren’t scheduled.

No Set Plans, Just Good Days

The days tend to stretch a little longer here.

Arthur hills golf course
A group of golfers on Doon Brae near the Camelot 6 chairlift
Sunset over the Main Lodge in summer

Absolutely an amazing place to stay with great mountain biking, pools, trails, and food. A great family trip!

A mountain biker at The Highlands Bike Park
Bikes on a chairlift at The Highlands
A family putting on the Back Yaird Putting Green

Explore Your Summer

Some guests come to golf. Others come to ride, explore, or unwind. Most end up doing a little bit of everything.

A golfer at The Highlands

Summer Golf

Play four championship courses surrounded by the northern Michigan summer. From unique layouts to scenic fairways, no two rounds feel the same.

And when the day slows down, the Doon Brae short course offers a different kind of round that is built for long summer evenings.

Book a Golf Stay

Explore our Courses

Play on Doon Brae

Two women posing in mountain bike gear with their bikes

Bike Park

Lift-served laps, flowing trails, and the kind of days where you lose track of time. With 22 miles of trails, downhill and cross-country, it is easy to hop on a bike and explore.

Plan Your Ride

Buy a Lift Ticket

View the Trails

Two kids in a canoe at The Highlands

Resort Living

Some of the best moments happen between plans. Take it slow with a kayak trip around the pond or a scenic chairlift ride, watch the sunset from the patio, hike in the woods, or settle in by the bonfire. Resort living is whatever you want it to be.

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Summer Activities & Events

Resort Dining

Two kayakers on Lake Michigan

Explore Northern Michigan

The Highlands puts northern Michigan within easy reach. Explore beach towns, scenic drives, local shops, and lake sunsets. All are part of the experience.

Local Guide

The Main Lodge Tower and a biker
June - August

Summer Starts Here

Offer: Use code BESTRESORT to get the best summer rates

  • Main Lodge – midweeks starting at $184
  • Heather Highlands Inn – midweeks starting at $166

The Highlands has been named one of Midwest Living's Best Midwest Resorts. And there is no better time to plan your stay.

Play four championship golf courses, loop Doon Brae, spend time in the bike park, or head out to Lake Michigan and nearby small towns. Or stay put and take it as it comes. Summer here doesn't need much planning.

Summer Guides & Inspiration

Children in boat on The Highlands pond
July 3, 2025

Family-Friendly Summer Activities at The Highlands

From bike trails to burgers, disc golf to backyard games, The Highlands is full of ways to make the most of your time together.

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Scenic chairlift ride at The Highlands
March 25, 2026

What Is There to Do at The Highlands in Summer?

Discover summer at The Highlands in Harbor Springs — golf, mountain biking, hiking, and family-friendly fun, all in one scenic place.

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Two people sitting by Lake Michigan at Petoksey State Park
April 28, 2026

Best Lake Michigan Beaches Near Harbor Springs/Petoskey

Just a quick drive from The Highlands, and you have access to the best beaches in the area.

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