Allison & Kyle-Prescott's Gift Registry
Things To Do
Lakeside Beach
DISTANCE FROM HOTEL: 4-minute drive Beautiful sandy beach on Lake Huron, great for sunbathing, swimming, or a low-key picnic. There's also a splash pad for kids. $30 admission fee (Beach passes are available to purchase at the Lakeside or Lighthouse Beach) Amenities and bath house provided Memorial day weekend to Labor Day • Open daily: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Bathrooms • 2 pavilions • Playground • Volleyball court • Parking lot • Splash pad open daily, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Concession stand
Raven Café
DISTANCE FROM HOTEL: 6-minute drive Book-lined cafe/bar with an ample menu of light fare, hosts live music, and screens classic movies. This funky, literature-themed café serves coffee, sodas, fruit smoothies, and snacks, as well as a bar menu featuring unique cocktails, wine, and craft beers.
Detroit Zoo
DISTANCE FROM HOTEL: 55-minute drive Operated by the nonprofit Detroit Zoological Society, the Detroit Zoo is one of Michigan’s largest paid family attractions, hosting 1.3 million guests annually. More than 2,000 animals of more than 200 species call the Zoo’s 125 acres home.
Michigan Science Center
DISTANCE FROM HOTEL: 57-minute drive Interactive science exhibits, planetarium, and IMAX theater. Great for kids, teens, and curious adults. Home to over 220 hands-on exhibits related to science, technology, engineering, and math.
Detroit Institute of Arts Museum
DISTANCE FROM HOTEL: 57-minute drive Beautiful art museum with a world-class collection of art from all over the world and spanning all time periods. It has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States. (Groom recommends!)
Belle Isle
DISTANCE FROM HOTEL: 1-hour drive Island park with a free aquarium, the Belle Isle Nature Center, a conservatory, and stunning views. Belle Isle Park, known simply as Belle Isle, is a 982-acre island park in Detroit, developed in the late 19th century. It consists of Belle Isle, an island in the Detroit River, as well as several surrounding islets. The U.S.-Canada border is in the channel south of Belle Isle.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
DISTANCE FROM HOTEL: 1.2-hour drive A massive indoor/outdoor complex with historic cars, airplanes, and living history reenactments. Fun for all ages. Step into a world where past innovations fuel the imagination of generations to come. A vibrant exploration of genius in all its forms, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation allows you to experience the strides of America’s greatest minds while fully immersing yourself in their stories. Step inside the bus where Rosa Parks took a stand by taking a seat. Play pilot as you explore flight innovations, starting with the Wright brothers' achievements, or make yourself at home inside Buckminster Fuller’s circular Dymaxion House. Put yourself in the place of the movers and shakers who blazed the trail to where we stand today.
Frankenmuth (little Germany)
DISTANCE FROM HOTEL: 1.5-hour drive Cute town known as "Michigan’s Little Bavaria." Great food (Zehnder’s chicken dinner!), cute shops, a riverboat cruise, and Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland—the world’s largest Christmas store.
Turnip Rock
DISTANCE FROM HOTEL: 1.75-hour drive Quaint lakeside town with kayak rentals to see the famous rock formation. Gorgeous scenery and cute local spots. The Turnip Rock trail is why Port Austin is a popular kayaking destination. The water trail out to Turnip Rock follows along the shallow, mostly undeveloped shore to some of the most majestic rock formations in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Along the way you will see many bird species and possibly an eagle or two. Once at Turnip Rock you will also see the Thumbnail Point, rocky cliffs, and sea caves.
Mackinac Island
DISTANCE FROM HOTEL: 4-hour drive, then 20-minute ferry ride Voted the No. 1 Summer Travel Destination by USA Today in 2024. Known for its car-free environment, historic charm, and beautiful scenery. There are no cars allowed on the island, so you would enjoy a ferry ride to reach it. You can explore the island by foot, bicycle, horse-drawn carriage, or horseback riding. Attractions and Activities: • Mackinac Island State Park: encompasses over 80% of the island and features natural beauty, hiking trails, and historical sites. • Grand Hotel: Victorian-era hotel known for its elegance, history, and the world's longest porch. • Arch Rock: natural limestone arch formation; popular spot for photos and scenic views. • Fudge: the island is renowned for its delicious fudge, with numerous shops offering samples & demonstrations. • Horse-drawn carriage ride tours • Biking and Hiking: Miles of trails crisscross the island
