Mallorie & Matt
Things To Do
New Bohemian Café
Excellent coffee/lattes, breakfast all day (try the Veggie Breakfast Burrito - Matt's favorite), and wonderful Italian sandwiches (Mallorie's favorite). Open 7 days!
Garage Bar & Grill
Excellent food and local craft beer - pet-friendly patio!
The Mitten Brewing Company-Northport
Craft Michigan Beers with baseball theme (has location in Grand Rapids as well)
Peterson Park
Rocky Beach/Park, Great for searching for Petoskey Stones or Watching the Sunset
Christmas Cove Beach
An excellent sandy beach for swimming on Lake Michigan
Fischer's Happy Hour Tavern
Townie bar with excellent fish dinners!
Northport Creek Golf Course
Community golf course near to our venue
Grand Traverse Lighthouse
Lighthouse with tours, located in the Leelanau State Park (requires Michigan Recreation Passport)
Leelanau State Park
Hiking trails, rustic campground, picnic area, 3 cabins/yurts for rent, Cathead Bay Beach (hike-in)
Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge
We have a block of rooms for wedding guests for the weekend!
Verterra Winery
Storefront/tasting room for Verterra Winery (our wedding location's wines! We recommend the Gewurztraminer!
Fishtown
Historic fishing shanties with award-winning sandwiches (Village Shanty), Smoked Fish (Carlson's Fishery), ice cream (Dam Candy Store) and Shopping. A great place to walk around/explore
Blue Boat Coffee
Coffee/Lattes and vegan donuts!
Van's Beach
Matt's #1 All-Time favorite Place on Earth! Beautiful sandy beach
Harbor House Trading Company
Outfitters store, Ice cream counter with Moomer's ice cream, and rentals for kayaks/SUP
Whaleback Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
1.6 mile hike (about 1 hour) with Lake Michigan Bluff views
Scoops 22
Ice Cream stand with Moomer's Ice Cream (Try the Cherries Moobilee - Mallorie's favorite!)
Hop Lot Brewing Co. & Beer Garden
Always had the best food and drinks every time we go! An up-north favorite
Clay Cliffs Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
1.5 mile hike (about 1 hour) with Lake Michigan/Bluff views
Art's Tavern
Best Burger - Hands Down! Outdoor seating and pet friendly patio
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Beaches, Dune Climb, Hikinig, Scenic Drive, Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (Bike/paved). Requires National Park 7 Day Pass or America the Beautiful Annual Pass
Pyramid Point Trail
Sleeping Bear Dunes Hike, 0.6 miles to the Lake Michigan Bluff Outlook, can extend the hike to 2.6 miles if desired
Empire Bluff Trailhead
1.5 mile hike to stunning scenic vistas of Lake Michigan
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
Scenic Drive in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, requires National Park Pass ($25 for 7-day pass). Outlook #9 has the most stunning Lake Michigan Views Matt and I have ever seen!
Esch Beach
Our first love for Northern Michigan started here - dog-friendly beach, beach bonfires welcome, bring your drinks (no glass) and spend a perfect evening!