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Best Places To Honeymoon Within A Few Hours Of Detroit

Honeymoons are a special vacation. Some people like to travel out of the country. Others want to stay close to home. Some people have a small budget for a romantic getaway. Listed below are several honeymoon options that are relatively close to home. Traveling thirty minutes, or traveling a few hours, these places are sure to provide an enjoyable stay, good food, great views, and enjoyable memories.
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
187 Monroe Ave. N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(800) 253-3590
www.amwaygrand.com

Grand Rapids is a growing city that has great food. It is also known as Beer City USA. Every fall Art Prize happens so there is art everywhere in the city. There is always something to do, everything is in walking distance from the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, and staying at the Amway is a treat in itself. This city is 45 minutes away from Lake Michigan which makes for a beautiful day trip. Grand Rapids is always a great honeymoon destination especially in the fall.

Stafford's Perry Hotel
100 Lewis St.
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-4000
www.staffords.com

Northern Michigan is beautiful with the trees, the land, the scenery, the great lakes, the smell of fresh air, the freedom away from a big city, and enjoying small town peace and quiet. The Stafford's Perry Hotel is filled with history. It is located downtown Petoskey, MI. Everything is in walking distance. Traveling 30 minutes away will lead to Traverse City which has the largest cherry festival each summer. Stay at the Stafford's Perry Hotel for a summer dream honeymoon.

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Harbor House Inn
114 S. Harbor Dr.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 846-0610
www.harborhousegh.com

Wake up every morning in the wonderful Harbor House Inn. This place is a cozy, comfortable and nice stay. This town has lots of nice little boutiques if you like to shop. The people in this town are friendly. The restaurants have good food and plan on walking everywhere. Why use a car when walking around Lake Michigan is a joy? Walking around the lake, swimming, walking the beach, sitting outside, camping near the beach, or staying in the Harbor House makes this an enjoyable stay.

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Rochester Carriage House
147 North Lane
Rochester, MI 48307
(586) 764-7275
www.rochestercarriagehouse.com

The Rochester Carriage House is a nice bed and breakfast to stay at. It has a long and interesting history. If history is a passion, stay here. With nice rooms, a pool, and nature walks, this will be a joyous stay. When ready to leave the bed and breakfast, head downtown for shopping, scenery, walking in the parks and enjoying everything this city has to offer.

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The Windsor Inn On The River
3857 Riverside Dr. E.
Windsor, ON  Canada  N8Y1B1
(866) 635-0055
www.windsorinnontheriver.com

Located across river in Detroit, why not go to another country for a honeymoon? The Windsor Inn is a beautiful stay. This is where relaxing is a must. Enjoy a nicely prepared breakfast. Sit outside and listen to the birds, or watch the boats as they travel on the river. When tired of relaxing, there is a casino five minutes away. Enjoy a trip to Belle Isle enjoy a stroll through a waterfront park at Coventry Gardens. Don't worry about having a passport. If someone does not have one, make sure to bring a birth certificate to cross the border to stay at The Windsor Inn On The River.

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