We started our journey together in Marquette, Michigan, and some of our favorite spots in the area are listed below. With the fall colors out and stormy Superior as your backdrop, make the most of your time in Marquette, Emma and Alexa style. Our favorites are listed in no specific order!
Presque Isle Park Loop (2.3mi, 127 ft elevation gain)
Sugarloaf Mountain (1.4mi, 295 ft elevation gain)
Hogback Mountain (3.1mi, 564 ft elevation gain)
Dead River Falls (1.7mi, 229 ft elevation gain)
Yellow Dog River Falls (2.0mi, 101 ft elevation gain) - We officially became a couple on this hike!
Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery - we recommend the Seafood Risotto!
Stucko's - Try their poutine!
Vango’s Pizza and Cocktail Lounge - You have to get their waffle fries with their homemade ranch dip!
Irontown Pasties - We love the Bierocks pasty!
Third Street Bagel - Emma is always craving their honey almond cream cheese on their cranberry orange bagel!
Border Grill - You must have the border sauce! Their food will also be served for our wedding dinner!
Contrast Coffee
Velodrome Coffee Co.
Blackrocks Brewery
Kognisjon Bryggeri
Ore Dock Brewing Co. - You might also try a few of their brews during our reception!
Michigan Made
Yooper Shirts
Snowbound Books
Touch of Finland
906 Candle Company
Quick Stop Bike Shop
Downwind Sports
South Trails (Biking)
Lower Harbor and the Ore Dock
McCarty’s Cove
Blackrocks, Sunset Point, and the Breakwall at Presque Isle
Mount Marquette
Lakenenland Sculpture Park
Superior Dome
Au Train Beach