Samantha & Andrew

August 30, 2025 • Walloon Lake, MI
117 Days To Go!

Samantha & Andrew

August 30, 2025 • Walloon Lake, MI
117 Days To Go!

Make it a Vacation

We're so excited to have you with us to celebrate our big day, and we can’t wait to show you why we love Northern Michigan so much! From the clear waters of Walloon Lake to the fun spots in Petoskey and Traverse City, there’s tons to see and do.

So why not turn this trip into a mini-vacation?


Explore wineries, try some local ice cream, or just relax on the beautiful beaches. We’ve rounded up all our favorite places and activities to help you fall in love with Northern Michigan like we have.

Wineries

Boyne Valley Vineyards

Petoskey, MI

(Approx. 3 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

Walloon Lake Winery

Petoskey, MI

(Approx. 10 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

Petosky Farms Vineyard & Winery

Petoskey, MI

(Approx. 15 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

Mackinaw Trail Winery and Brewery

Petoskey, MI

(Approx. 10 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

Mari Vineyards

Traverse City, MI

(Approx. 1.5 hours from Hotel Walloon)

Chateau Chantal Winery & Inn

Traverse City, MI

(Approx. 1.5 hours from Hotel Walloon)

Golf

A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort

Kewadin, MI

(Approx. 1 hour from Hotel Walloon)

Belvedere Golf Club

Charlevoix, MI

(Approx. 30 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

Treetops North Gaylord Michigan

Gaylord, MI

(Approx. 35 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

Bay Harbor Golf Club

Bay Harbor, MI

(Approx. 20 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

Restaurants/Food

Walloon Lake Inn

Walloon Lake, MI

(Right next to Hotel Walloon)

Barrel Back Restaurant

Walloon Lake, MI

(Right next to Hotel Walloon)

The Back Lot

Petoskey, MI

(Approx. 15 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

The Chef's In

Traverse City

(Approx. 1.5 hours from Hotel Walloon)

Coffee Shops

Beani's Coffee Lounge

Boyne City, MI

(Approx. 10 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

Roast & Toast

Petoskey, MI

(Approx. 15 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

Dripworks Coffee

Petoskey, MI

(Approx. 15 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

Factory Man Roasting House

Traverse City

(Approx. 1.5 hours from Hotel Walloon)

Ice Cream Shops

Sweet Tooth

Walloon Lake, MI

(Right across the street from Hotel Walloon)

Alpine Chocolat Haus

Boyne City, MI

(Approx. 10 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

Moomers

Traverse City, MI

(Approx. 1.5 hours from Hotel Walloon)

Beaches

Beach at Hotel Walloon

Walloon Lake, MI

(At Hotel Walloon)

Petoskey State Park

Petoskey, MI

(Approx. 20 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

Zoll Street Beach (Dog Beach - Bella highly recommends)

Petoskey, MI

(Approx. 20 minutes from Hotel Walloon)

Other Things to Do

Tommy's Boats

Rent a paddleboard, kayak, or boat and enjoy the crystal-clear waters of Walloon Lake!

Walloon Lake, MI

(Right next to Hotel Walloon)

Local Shopping

Explore the charming downtown areas of Walloon Lake, Boyne City, Petoskey, and Traverse City to discover a variety of unique shops and boutiques!

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Traverse City, MI

(Approx. 1.5 hours from Hotel Walloon)

Sail Boat Tours

Traverse City, MI

(Approx. 1.5 hours from Hotel Walloon)