• Drive the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive (two of our favorite couples got engaged here!)

• Bike along the Leelanau Trail or one of the many "TART" trails

• Kayak- we recommend Lake Leelanau or Glen Lake

• Visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes (the Dunes Hiking Trail is incredible but not for those without cardiovascular endurance... speaking from personal experience)

• Explore Fishtown in Leland

• Taste some of the world's finest wines at a winery or two (or three....four.... there are many shuttles that can be hired!) (recommendations for wineries below)

• Browse the many shops in Suttons Bay, Traverse City, Leland or Glen Arbor (Kelsea's faves: Poppy Things in Suttons Bay, Imagine That Eclectic Art & Gifts in Glen Arbor, Two Fish Gallery and Goodness on Main in Leland, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons in TC)

• Whenever you can, take the scenic route

• See one of Michigan's best light houses: Mission Point Lighthouse

• Golf at one of Jay's favorite courses: Manitou Passage Golf Club

An autumn getaway to Northport in 2020

• J+K's Favorite Winery: Bower's Harbor Vineyard

Wine rec: Otis (white wine blend)

• Bonobo: go for the wine, stay for the views!

Wine rec: Cabernet Franc

• Peninsula Cellars

Wine rec: Kroupa Orchards White Cherry Wine

• Chateau Chantal

Wine rec: Bubbly Cherry

• Brengman Brothers

Wine rec: 2022 Plagiarize Red Blend

• Hop Lot Brewing Company

Drink rec: "NOT SOURY ‘BOUT THAT" mango & passion fruit sour

• Suttons Bay Ciders: if you're lucky, Gordie will be there and ready for you to throw his frisbee!

Drink rec: Sidra-LaPeño

One of the last (and best) stops at the

2019 WOMP Mac n' Cheese Fest

• Blue Tractor Barbeque: get the pickle chips

• Firefly Restaurant

• The Filling Station Microbrewery: the best place for pizza

• Artisan Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern: located at the Delamar, one of the best dining experiences we've ever had

• Gilchrist Farm Winery & Restaurant

• Rare Bird Brewpub

Driving along the

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in 2017

• Barb's Bakery: get the cinnamon twists!

• Dalzell Dairy

• Grocer's Daughter Chocolate Shop

• 9 bean rows: artisan pastries & breakfast sandwiches