Bailey & Daniel

Sunday, October 6, 2024 • Traverse City, MI

Bailey & Daniel

Sunday, October 6, 2024 • Traverse City, MI

Things to Do

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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9922 W Front St, Empire, MI 49630, USA
(231) 326-4700

Named the “Most Beautiful Place in America” on ABC’s Good Morning America, its no wonder why so many people flock to Sleeping Bear Dunes every year! Sleeping Bear offers amazing views of the dunes and Lake Michigan, great hiking, interesting local history, and of course some incredible sand dunes to climb.


Some of the bride and groom's favorite activities at SLBE include hiking the Empire Bluff trail and cruising along the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive.

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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

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1200 W Eleventh St, Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 941-1900
The former Traverse City State Hospital is immersed in over 100 years of history. Once a state run asylum, The Village now includes several unique shops and restaurants. There are also guided historic walking tours that are available year ’round, rain or shine.

Bonobo Winery

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12011 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
(231) 282-9463

Bonobo Winery is a place where people can kick back and relax, enjoy some amazing wine, and see the spectacular scenery in the heart of Old Mission Peninsula.


This is one of the couple's favorite wineries to visit - the bride highly recommends a glass of the BDX!

2 Lads Winery

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16985 Smokey Hollow Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
(231) 223-7722

2 Lads Winery is a 10,500 square foot facility located on 58 acres on the Old Mission Peninsula. They specialize in cool climate red and sparkling wines and have small runs of white wines to round out the lot.

Explore Downtown District

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Front Street

From shopping, coffee, and lunch to breweries, distilleries, and live music. All can be accomplished by walking.


Daniel recommends brunch at the Towne Plaza followed by a coffee at Hexenbelle.


For an evening out, Bailey recommends grabbing a cocktail at Low Bar before dinner at Red Ginger.

Explore the Beaches

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Clinch Park

Clinch Park is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from downtown Traverse City. If the water is too cold, bring some games, a book, go fishing, or rent a kayak. It's also a great spot to catch a sunset.

Catch the Game 🏈

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U&I Lounge

It’s time for sports! Catch the game while eating the best Greek salad or Gyro. This place fills up fast!

Also try out North Peak Brewing, 7 Monks, Bootleggers, or Bubba’s.

Stargazing

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October is a great time to view the night sky. Drive to one of the local beaches and you will be amazed with a sky painted by stars.

Dennos Museum Center

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1410 College Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
(231) 995-1055

The Dennos Museum Center is a fine art museum and cultural center located in Traverse City, Michigan on the campus of Northwestern Michigan College. Most notable for its permanent collection of Inuit art, the Dennos Museum opened in 1991 and features rotating exhibitions of Modern and Contemporary art.