Things To Do
Marquette
This is where Dane and I met. It is about a 1hour and 30 min drive north from the Island Resort and Casino but it is worth it. Go to presque isle park, stop at Blackrocks and see the views. On the way there you will get amazing views of the Ore Dock. You can have breakfast at our favorite bagel place: Third Street Bagel. Have lunch at Togos or the Yoop Coop. Then get dinner at the Burger Bus or 906 Bar and Grill. Blackrocks Brewery and Ore Dock Brewery are some of our favorite places for a local beer.
Sandstone Terrace Rooftop Bar Live Music Venue
Great place to unwind after a long day. Enjoy a beautiful sunset and probably some great live music! The sandstone is just bar, so if you do plan on stopping, bring food with you to enjoy!
Piers Gorge Scenic Hiking Trail - Menominee River State Recreation Area
A great place for hiking. It is an out and back trail so hike as far as you would like across the trail and then make your way back.
Island Resort & Casino
The Island Resort and Casino offers a lot of fun activities for your stay! Whether you want to do some gambling, golfing, or enjoy some time in the spa! The Casino has 2 golf courses that you can play at, Sweetgrass and Sage run. Please call to book tee times. They also frequently have entertainment there as well! Check out their website for a full list of activities for you!
Escanaba
Visit Escanaba Michigan! It is only a 20 min drive East from the Island Resort and Casino, and only a 30 min drive from the venue. They have great beaches for spending the day out in the sun on Lake Michigan. Go searching for Beach Glass (on of Katie's favorite activities) or play some sand volleyball, or just sit back and relax. There is also places to eat and shopping to do as well.
Edelweiss Coffee Inc.
It might be 50 mins west from the Island Resort & Casino, but it is located in Iron Mountain, MI where you can spend the whole day. And if we aren't convincing enough that this is the coffee shop to go to, the lines will! Who knows, you will most likely run into Dane or I while you are there.
51st State Brewing Company
If they have their blueberry beer on draft...GET IT! 51st state is a great local brewery in Kingsford, for you to relax at after a long day.
Upper Hand Brewery
Great beer famously known in the UP.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
About an hour and 30 mins drive from the Casino. However, it is worth the drive! If you have time look into boat tours that take you to see great views! If you are slightly more adventurous you can even look into kayak tours as well. There is hiking trails above that are also worth it.
Isle Royale National Park
Now, this is a slightly further/longer trip. It's about a 3 hour drive from the Casino, and you will also need to take a boat ride over to the actual park. However if you were planning on seeing any Moose while you were visiting the U.P. this would be the place to go! However, plan your trip accordingly because the boat rides over go on a schedule.