Northern Michigan honeymoon help
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If you want something low key and more relaxing, check out Boyne City and Young State Park. The State Park has a GREAT beach on Lake Charlevoix and is only 2 miles from town. Depending on when you are there, the downtown area generally has events all summer and there are some good restaurants (Red Mesa, Sante). Petoskey and Charlevoix are 10 mile east and west of there. Can't really beat the sunset from that eastern lakeshore of lake charlevoix.
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my grandparents honeymooned there in 1925. their hotel bill was up at the cottage forever, and the bar and room service bill was larger than the room charges.
my parents honeymooned there in 1953. my dad made friends with one of the guys in the hotel who had a plane. dad had been a P-51 pilot and the guy let my dad take the plane up and show mom all around via air.
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from the old fort on the island. you can hear it anywhere in the 'downtown' area, but you will be glad if you are somewhere quiet and not crowded. you and your new bride will never forget it. haunting, but in a great way.
I sense a book in your dad's stories. Thanks for posting them--he sounds like a great guy.
The Big Mac is part of one of my earliest memories, and as a pilot I've always wanted to fly over it. As it turns out, my wife and I are invited to a party on Mackinac in October. So we'll be flying the Mooney back there, and barring world class instrument conditions (which are always possible in Michigan) we'll get to see that.
We won't be staying at the Grand Hotel (we've found a place, ahem, a bit less pricey) but I can guarantee you we'll be having drinks there!
so that might help our mgofriend and you might still want to check into the grand with your mgowife. i am planning on taking my own mgowife there for an anniversary trip one of these years. a bit hard to leave the farm in the summer, but as the kids get older that gets more feasible.
the mooney is a very cool plane. but to put into perspective, can you imagine lending it to a guy you met on mackinac island to take his wife for a sight-seeing flight? no mackinac bridge back then, still about 3 years away if i remember my yooper history correctly.
I would concur and add that Mackinac Island in general would be a great honeymoon destination. Possibly add Traverse City to the trip as well.
Second this. Been going there my whole life. That and Old Mission Peninsula in TC are my top two. Conveniently, they're only 45 minutes apart.
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Oh, and if you are coming out of the pool, you may really need these after all.
By the water and somewhat centrally located for some fun excursions - if that's what you want, Traverse City or that general area might not be a bad candidate. You're not too far (by northern Michigan standards) from decent beaches as well as Sleeping Bear Dunes, not to mention wine tours and some pretty good dining. There is quite a bit to do on the NW corner of the lower peninsula.
great wine, 24 hour tap. . .
How about tickets to Michigan football for a honeymoon.
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The traverse City/Petoskey area with some wine tours is hard to beat.
South Haven is very nice if you want to go west vs north.
Just got back from Northern Michigan.
Mackinac Island would be great. Stay at the Grand. Bike around the island very cool.
Had a horrible experience in the UP. More mosquitos than I have ever seen in my life. Also freaked out about ticks, got lost in the woods--not enjoyable.
Really enjoyed camping in Mackinaw City too. If you are thinking about camping Mill Creek Camp ground was awesome.
The Dark Park left a little to be desired. Actually had a better view from Mill Creek.
If you want to go west, Luddington is amazing.
I had to downvote you, I'm sorry. Nobody hates on the UP like that though, you're not a real man if you can't enjoy it up there!
but as I tell my children "to each their own". Exactly how people will feel about this comment: I prefer the Chippewa to the Grand. Get a harbor view suite. You are right down town, outdoor hot tub is great, as is the pink pony. Try a donut at the Murray hotel. delicious.
Look at a map of the UP and then Wikipedia a couple of the towns. You'll find that Marquette is the biggest town with a population smaller than most suburbs of Detroit. I'd guess there are 20 combined McDonalds/Burger Kings/ Wendys in the entire place. So, if you don't like the woods you probably don't like the UP. Also, hitting the place in June is deadly for mosquitos and the black flies should be around pretty thick about now as well.
I'd say head back up in late August. The bugs will be gone. Hike the shoreline trail at Pictured Rocks. You can't get lost as long as you remember which side L. Superior was on when you started. Pick a gallon of blueberries in a couple hours then make pancakes on a camp stove. Eat some smoked whitefish or chubs with red onions and a little cream cheese on triscuits for lunch. Have a pastie from Lehto's or from the little bar in Germfask. Drink some bourbon by a campfire in a real campground with pit toilets and a hand pump. Read a couple of Hemingway's Nick Adams stories or a little Jim Harrison before you leave. Maybe Traver's Laughing Whitefish or some Tom McGuane. Take a fly fishing lesson before you leave and fish the Fox R. on the way home.
I love the U.P.
traverse city... beer and wine tasting, nice hotels and condos for rent, always have different things going on too!
Can't go wrong with Mackinac Island if you've never been up north.
We did Mackinac for our honeymoon last year in July. We stayed in St. Ignace and were really happy with our decision to stay off the island and felt we had more freedom.
Traverse City is also an excellent choice if you are into wine tasting.
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While I have nothing against the state of Michigan (been there several times), my user name refers to the school.
I don't know...when I hear the word "honeymoon," I just think of palm trees, ocean, and sun; not Northern Michigan.
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Hit the wineries and go into TC for some evening fun.
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When you're brushing your teeth and your spouse comes in to drop a deuce.
Put it in her butt.
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That seems more like a Down South activity.
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Born and raised in Michigan and I've always thought most places considered "up north" were vastly overrated. It's nice up there, but not for me.
...as long as you & your wife are white, can pass as white, or already know people there.
Otherwise, I'm w/ Ricky: if you want to have a nice time, feel welcome & not constantly stared at: get thee to an airport & get the eff out.
I am all about the UP.
Recommend Tahquemeon Falls for hiking/camping.