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Harbor Springs

Michigan, United States · North America

About Harbor Springs

Harbor Springs sits on the route: 15 minutes from Petoskey, 48km from Mackinac Bridge.

Harbor Springs is a town located in Michigan, United States. With a population of 1,201, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Harbor Springs sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Detroit time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Harbor Springs to your route.

About Harbor Springs

Harbor Springs is a city and resort community in Emmet County, Michigan, United States. The population was 1,274 in the 2020 census. Harbor Springs is in a sheltered bay on the north shore of the Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. The Little Traverse Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse on the Harbor Point

Read more peninsula, which shelters the deepest natural harbor on the Great Lakes. M-119 connects with US 31 7 miles (11 km) east and south at Bay View and Petoskey, which is 4 miles (6.4 km) away on the south side of the harbor. The area is known for its historic summer resorts, such as Wequetonsing, which was founded by Illinois businessmen and lawyers Henry Stryker III, and Henry Brigham McClure. They were both connected with the Jacob Bunn industrial dynasty of Illinois.

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Where is Harbor Springs located?

Harbor Springs is located in Michigan, United States, North America. The coordinates are 45.4317 latitude, -84.9920 longitude.

What is the population of Harbor Springs?

Harbor Springs has a population of approximately 1,201 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,201
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Michigan
Timezone
America/Detroit
Coordinates
45.4317, -84.9920

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Harbor Springs

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Mackinac Bridge

The 'Mighty Mac': a five-mile suspension bridge linking Michigan's peninsulas across the Straits of Mackinac, one of the longest suspension spans in the Western Hemisphere and a bucket-list drive.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Mackinac Island

A car-free island frozen in time where horse-drawn carriages and bicycles are the only transportation, famous for its fudge and Victorian charm.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Harbor Springs

  • 48 kmMackinac BridgeThe 'Mighty Mac': a five-mile suspension bridge linking Michigan's peninsulas across the Straits of Mackinac, one of the longest suspension spans in the Western Hemisphere and a bucket-list drive.

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