Empire, MI
One of the largest and most beautiful sand dunes in the world. Hurtle to the bottom and jump straight into Lake Michigan! https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm
Mackinac Island, MI
Take a ferry from Mackinaw City, MI (about 1.5 hours north of the wedding venue) to Mackinac Island, the Colonial Williamsburg of Michigan. There are no cars on the island, only horses and bicycles. Eat some fudge, ride in a carriage, visit the butterfly house, and see a reenactment of troops at Fort Michilimackinac! https://www.mackinacparks.com/parks-and-attractions/colonial-michilimackinac/ https://www.mackinacisland.org/
Traverse City, MI
Swashbuckling fun for the whole family! http://www.piratescove.net/ PS Ask us to tell you a fun story about Pirate's Cove at the wedding :)
Traverse City, MI
Here are a few boat rental companies if you want to take a cruise on Grand Traverse Bay: http://watersportstc.com/ http://www.bluesky-tvc.com/ http://www.theboatrental.com/ https://sunsetwatersports.com/
Elk Rapids, MI
Some boat rental companies in Elk Rapids, if you want to cruise on the bay: https://www.elkrivermarina.com/boat-equipment-rentals/ https://www.grandbaymarine.com/boat-rental-elk-rapids-mi--rentals
Torch Lake, MI
If you want to experience one of the most beautiful lakes in Michigan (the wedding venue is at the north end) rent a boat on Torch Lake! Here are a few companies: http://luhrslanding.com/ http://www.torchrivermarine.com/ http://www.dewittmarine.com/ http://www.docksidetorchlake.com/rentals http://www.pontoonrent.com/ http://www.torchrivermarine.com/
Bellaire, MI
Visit King Orchards, where you can pick your own delicious Michigan cherries! https://kingorchards.com/