Spring brings new opportunities to 探索. From an invigorating stroll along the shore to discovering local art, 音乐, 和戏剧, hg6668皇冠登录 is just bursting with fresh adventures.
BUT FIRST, BRUNCH
Did someone say crepes? Sweet or savory, you can’t go wrong at Contrast Coffee. Strawberry Fields, 香蕉阴霾, or one of their savory options like the Italian Job or Red Rooster will have you coming back for more. Linger over a comforting Almond Maple (espresso, 枫糖浆, almond milk) before heading out to 探索.
沼泽走
Spring is a great time to 探索 the 普雷斯克岛 Bogwalk. This short, quarter-mile ramble over wooden boardwalks through the marsh is bustling with diversity. If you have binoculars, this would be a great place to bring them along. You never know what you might discover on this little nature-packed jaunt.
Look for spring ephemerals in yellow and white, and the red-tinged carnivorous pitcher plant. Keep an eye out for beaver, 麝鼠, and baby whitetail deer on the move, as well as yellow warblers, Great Blue Herons, red-winged blackbirds, and the Peregrine falcons that nest in the area.
SUPERIOR STROLL
As you leave the wetlands, look for natural treasures along the shoreline. Winter storms have churned up surprises from beneath the surface. Early morning is the best time of day to search for beach stones, beach glass and 苏必利尔湖 玛瑙.
我们一起吃午饭吧
Settle in for some good old-fashioned goodness at Donckers, a 125-year-old soda fountain and candy store, with a lunch counter upstairs on the second floor. Make sure you save room for dessert—Fred’s Tin Roof Sundae, named for founder Fred Doncker—or a box of hand-dipped chocolates or sea salt caramels to go.
艺术 & 文化
Duck into downtown shops and galleries and check out all the talent on display by hg6668皇冠登录 artisans. The natural beauty inspires great art, from paintings and pottery to wearables.
发现 local history at the hg6668皇冠登录 Regional 历史 Museum. Check out the art on display at the DeVos Art Museum on Northern Michigan University’s campus. Little ones might enjoy the interactive exhibits at the hg6668皇冠登录 Children’s Museum. If you have more time, take the short drive to Negaunee, where you can learn about the region’s iron ore history at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum.
DOWNTOWN DELIGHT
发现 代尔夫特小酒馆, a charming dining establishment in downtown hg6668皇冠登录. Located in a historic theater (you can’t miss the marquee!), films play (silently) in the background while you peruse a diverse menu of fresh, seasonal offerings featuring meats, 海鲜, 素食者, 素食主义者, and gluten-free options that will leave everyone in your party happy.
LIVE FROM MARQUETTE
Spring is a good time to catch a live performance. hg6668皇冠登录’s many 啤酒厂——甚至有些 咖啡店—have live 音乐 many weekend evenings. Or go for a show at Northern Michigan University’s Forest Roberts Theater. Classical 音乐 enthusiasts will enjoy a concert by the hg6668皇冠登录 Symphony Orchestra.
EVENING WIND DOWN
The evening’s not over without a nightcap to reflect on your day. Settle in for a sip at 西风 Wine Bar. With its extensive European wine list (and a few Michigan options too!), tapas-style share plates, and decadent housemade desserts, what’s not to love? Not a wine drinker? 没有问题. 西风 offers custom roasted coffee and espresso along with a nice selection of brews, 苹果酒, 和鸡尾酒. 祝您健康!
