COFFEE SHOPS

Megan: Provisions - 401 S Lakeshore Boulevard in Marquette

They also serve gelato!

Jack: The Crib- 401 N. 3rd Street in Marquette

Honorable Mention: 231 West- 231 West Washington in Marquette

BREAKFAST / BRUNCH

Megan: The Dry Dock - 5029 US-41 in Harvey

Great bar food!

Jack: Java Bay - 1102 N 3rd Street in Marquette

Known for their burritos!

Honorable Mention: Donckers - 137 W Washington Street in Marquette

RESTAURANTS

Megan & Jack: Lagniappe - 145 Jackson Cut Ally in Marquette

Cajun food!

Honorable Mention: The Delft - 139 W Washington Street in Marquette

BARS / DRINKS

Megan: Zephyr - 215 S Front Steet in Marquette

Jack: Ore Dock Brewing Co. - 114 W Spring Street in Marquette

Honorable Mention: Blackrocks Brewery - 424 N 3rd Steet in Marquette

ICE CREAM

Megan: Donckers - 137 W Washington Street in Marquette

Jack: Frosty Treats (Soft Serve) - 724 N 3rd Steet in Marquette

Honorable Mention: Jilbert Dairy (Hand-Scooped) - 200 Meeske Ave in Marquette

SCENIC DRIVES

Megan: Mount Marquette Loop (Not to be confused with Marquette Mountain the ski hill!) - Cliff Power Rd, Marquette, MI 49855. This is a one-way, dirt road.

Jack: Presque Isle Park - Peter White Drive in Marquette

BEACHES

Megan: Wetmore Landing Beach

Jack: McCarty Cove - 538 N Lakeshore Boulevard in Marquette

Where we got engaged!

Honorable Mention: Clark Lambros Beach - N Lakeshore in Marquette

HIKING

Megan: Hogback Mountain Trailhead - Beagle Club Rd, Marquette, MI 49855 ~45 min. hike to the top. Minimal trail signage, look online or at a map before you go. Cell service may be poor. A more challenging hike but well worth the effort!

Jack: Sugarloaf Mountain - Sugarloaf Parking lot, Co Rd 550, Marquette, MI 49855 ~15 min. hike to the top. Amazing views, great at sunset!

Honorable Mention: Dead River Falls - Take Forestville Rd until you get to the dam. If Google Maps tells you to go through the quarry, turn around! Plenty of forest and waterfalls to see as the trail follows the river.

OTHER OUTDOOR RECREATION

Marquette has plenty of other beaches and hikes other than the ones we mentioned above. We encourage you to do a quick Google Search or text Jack and Megan if you have any questions or need more recommendations! Other things we encourage you to check out include:

- Hidden Beach - Park at Wetmore Landing Trailhead parking lot. Follow the trail to the top of the beach and follow the trail north along the shore. 15-20 min. hike. Alternate option: There is a small roadside turnout along Co Rd 550 that offers only a 3 min. hike through the woods. (The turnout can be tricky to spot!)

- Harlow Lake - Park at Hogback Mountain Trailhead North. Great spot to enjoy the small lake and take a walk around.

- Echo Lake Nature Preserve - Take Echo Lk Rd, off of Co Rd 550. 1.5 miles of dirt road, then 15 min. hike to the lake. A great, serene place to explore and enjoy nature.

- Marquette Mountain (The ski hill) - 4501 M-553, Marquette, MI 49855. These are mountain biking trails.

- Noquemanon South Trails Trailhead - 2375 M-553, Marquette, MI 49855. These are mountain biking trails.

- Iron Ore Heritage Trail - A 47-mile paved walking and biking path that passes through Marquette and the neighboring towns.

- Disc Golf at Powder Mill - 2701 Powder Mill Rd, Marquette, MI 49855 (Park by BMX track)

- Disc Golf at Silver Creek - 331 Silver Creek Rd, Harvey, MI 49855 (Go through the church parking lot, take the road through tennis courts and baseball diamond, and park in the far dirt lot by the soccer field)

- Marquette Skate Plaza - 301-399 E Fair in Marquette

- Soccer / Baseball Fields: Kaufman Sports Complex - 600-812 Hawley Street in Marquette

ENJOY!

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