Michigan Minimoon Ideas

Thinking about doing a minimoon in Michigan after your wedding? Here are some locations and ideas for an adventurous Michigan honeymoon.

Pictured Rocks

Hike the Chapel Loop on the North Country Trail. You guys, for real for real you gotta do this hike if you came all this way. It’s 10 miles, and boasts amazing cliff views. Set up your phone or camera and take a self-timed photo of you two at some of the viewpoints. I promise this hike is so worth it. Have dinner at Tracey’s at Roam Inn. Go on a Pictured Rocks cruise. Rent sea kayaks and kayak to Lovers Arch. Do a day trip to Grand Island. Make a detour on your way home and stop at Kitch-iti-kipi, Michigan's largest natural freshwater spring, or Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

Marquette

Visit Sugarloaf Mountain and Presque Isle Park. Check out the Lakenenland Sculpture Park. Eat a pasty at Jean Kay’s Pasties. Walk around downtown Marquette. Grab dinner and drinks at Blackrocks Brewery, Donckers, or Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery. Get ice cream at Jilbert Dairy. Visit the Iron Ore Heritage Trail.

Traverse City Area

Go wine tasting on Old Mission Peninsula and Leelanau Peninsula. Visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Walk around downtown and check out the specialty shops and art galleries. Have a beer and play games at Hop Lot. Visit Leabo Farm to see the incredible sunflower fields. If you’re into sushi, go for dinner at Red Ginger.

Porcupine Mountains

Drive up to the Lake of the Clouds parking lot where there’s a short walk up to the overlook. Have brunch at Lynn's North Country Cafe. Visit Summit Peak and the Presque Isle River. Get ice cream at Sip N Snack. Check out the waterfalls at Bond Falls. Grab a quick bite at Curbside Chicken.

Petoskey

Stay in this tiny house on a farm. Search for Petoskey stones at Petoskey State Park. Have a nice dinner at Pour. Visit the Bear River Valley Recreation Area. Go zip-lining at Wildwood Rush. Walk around the Historic Gaslight District. Visit a local winery. Do a floral workshop at Sweetwater Floral.

Saugatuck

Spend the day at Oval Beach. Visit Saugatuck Dunes State Park. Grab a coffee at Uncommon Coffee Roasters. Take the chain ferry and climb the stairs to Mt. Baldhead. Have lunch at Phil's Bar & Grille. Get ice cream at Kilwins. Walk around downtown on Butler Street and check out the specialty shops and art galleries. Have a nice dinner at Bowdies Chophouse, Marro’s Italian Restaurant, or The Southerner. Go on a Saugatuck Dune Ride. Visit Summerhouse Lavender Farm in nearby Fennville.