Travel
Hotel
Whaleback Inn
Located only 15 minutes from The Ridge, we highly recommend our guests to stay at this quaint Inn located near the waters of Lake Leelanau. The Whaleback Inn is the locals' favorite.
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Sunset Lodge
Omena, MI 49674
Overlooking the beautiful Omena Bay on Lake Michigan, Sunset Lodge offers a variety of suites that are a perfect fit for families, couples and solo guests.
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Jolli-Lodge
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 (231) 256-9291
A perfect option for groups that want to stay close to each other, offering various condos, cottages and cabins throughout their expansive property along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Book with them by using the attached link or calling them directly and use the discount code "15%" to receive 15% off of their rates.
House Or Rental
The Narrows Yacht Club
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
If you're looking for a cute cabin to rent in the area, check out The Narrows Yacht Club for a couple of good options with fantastic locations.
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Falling Waters Lodge
Leland, MI 49654 (231) 256-9832
In the heart and center of historic Fishtown, this Lodge offers only a 15 minute drive to the venue and beautiful views of the river running through Fishtown into Lake Michigan.
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The Vineyard Inn
Suttons Bay, MI 49682 (231) 941-7060
Nestled along the waters of Suttons Bay, the Vineyard Inn offers twelve waterfront suites that would be perfect for a wedding weekend in Northern Michigan.
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Delamar Traverse City
Traverse City, MI 49686 (231) 947-3700
One of MANY options in Traverse City, you can't go wrong at the Delamar! While it offers a bit of a longer drive to The Ridge, you would be in the center of downtown Traverse City with a wide selection of local restaurants, shops, boutiques and more.
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Tru by Hilton Traverse City
Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 486-6590
We wanted to provide another great option in Traverse City - one that is frequented by the Heller family whenever they visit the area! While farther from the venue, if you are looking to be closer to Traverse City, this a quick drive into downtown.
Travel Note
AirBnb
There are plenty of beautiful AirBnb's around the area! We recommend staying in or near Northport (10 minutes), Omena (10 minutes) Leland (15 minutes), Lake Leelanau (15 minutes), Suttons Bay (15 minutes), or Traverse City (45 minutes).
Travel Note
Vrbo
Similar to AirBnb, Vrbo has endless options for fantastic places to stay. We recommend looking near Northport, Omena, Leland, Lake Leelanau, Suttons Bay, or Traverse City.
Flight
Cherry Capital Airport
Should you require a flight, we recommend flying into the Cherry Capital Airport in nearby Traverse City, MI. It's a small, quaint airport with daily non-stop flights from nearby major cities, such as Detroit, MI and Chicago, IL. It is about a 45 minute drive to The Ridge.
Rental Car
Cherry Capital Airport
Traverse City, MI 49686
If you're in need of a rental car, we recommend working directly with the airport. Five rental companies service service the airport, and are the most reliable in the area.
Travel Note
Uber
Ubers are a bit harder to come by in this area, but there are some available - especially the closer you get to Traverse City.