One of our favorite travel destinations. Lots of opportunities for outdoor fun - ferry rides, shops, tandem biking, hiking, landmarks, beaches, kayaking, museums, tours, parasailing, and horses. NO cars on the island at all! Mackinac Island is just a quick ferry ride away from our venue, and it's a must-visit if you're new to Michigan! Don't leave without trying their world famous Mackinac Island fudge! Check out the ferry ticket prices online before you go - you can sail out of St. Ignace or cross the bridge and sail out of Mackinaw City (there is a $4 bridge toll each way). Star Line Ferry has a port right next door to our wedding venue (click "view" to be directed to their website), but check out Shepler's ferry as well (linked to the right) to compare prices/availability.
Things to do, places to stay, and current events in the waterfront city of St. Ignace! This is the city where our wedding and reception will be held.
Once you've crossed the Mighty Mac bridge from Mackinaw City into St. Ignace, you're in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Check out this website for travel resources and destinations in the UP.
Scenic view of Lake Huron and the Mackinac Bridge.
Zip Line tours and other adventures in St. Ignace.
Spend some to win some $$$ in St. Ignace! Good luck!
Great pizza & has gluten-free options.
Best ice cream in the area & great fudge too! There's one in St. Ignace and one in Sault Ste. Marie - check the website for location details.
Things to do, places to stay, and sights to see in Mackinaw City - just across the bridge from St. Ignace.
Liz isn't brave enough to try it, but maybe you are!
Museums, lighthouses, ziplines, and discovery parks in Mackinaw City and on Mackinac Island - see website for tickets and info!
If you’re up for a quick 45-minute road trip straight up I-75, this is where we met and went to college. “The Soo” is a 5-minute drive (depending on bridge traffic) from its sister city in Canada, if you have your passport! Sault Ste. Marie is the oldest city in Michigan, so there’s a lot of history here. If you do decide to explore the Soo, check out some of our favorite places/attractions linked below!
If you have your passport and want to take your trip international, check out Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario! Just keep straight on I-75 until you run into the international bridge. There are lots of good places to shop, eat, and sightsee. Soo, Canada is about 50 minutes from St. Ignace, depending on traffic at customs. There is a $4 bridge toll each way.
Take a 2-hour cruise alongside giant freighters. You'll get to experience the rising and lowering of the locks and sail underneath the international bridge, all while learning the history of both Sault Ste. Marie cities and their landmarks.
Spend some to win some $$$ in the Soo! Good luck!
Ice skating in Sault Ste. Marie.
Not much to do here in the summer, but if you're in the Soo and want to take a drive through the small but beautiful campus, this is where Logan and I first met and went to college together.
Our all-time favorite Chinese food.
Breakfast, lunch, and dessert crepes! Offers vegetarian options.
Zipline tours just 90 minutes from St. Ignace!
90 minutes from St. Ignace, Tahquamenon Falls is another one of our favorite destinations. Visit the Upper and Lower Falls, or choose one. The park includes trails, scenic views, kayak rentals, museums, shops, a brewery, and food. If you don't mind a road trip through Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula, check it out!
Another 90-minute road trip from St. Ignace! If you're going to Tahquamenon Falls, you might as well stop here too! Whitefish Point has a beautiful beach, a shipwreck museum, and a walk-in lighthouse with a view of Canada across Lake Superior.
About a 2-hour drive from St. Ignace, Traverse City is a beautiful city for shopping, eating, or relaxing by the beach. Best known for their world famous cherry pie (see Grand Traverse Pie Company).
90 minutes south of St. Ignace is the place we call home. Houghton Lake is a beautiful town for fun or relaxation on the water, and it's where Logan proposed. The website is up-to-date on festivals, events, contests, attractions, things to do, and places to stay in Houghton Lake. If you do decide to visit, check out the beaches, boat rentals, and parks for things to do!
All you'll need for fishing or a day on Houghton Lake. **Don't forget, if you plan to fish you'll need a license - you can get a temporary license from Lyman's, WalMart, or Dunham's in Houghton Lake.
Group pontoon boat rentals in Houghton Lake.
Whether you're a teacher or a crafter, if you're in Houghton Lake, you have to check out this awesome craft store. If you catch them at the right time, they have great sales, too!