40 MIDWEST ELOPEMENT AND MICROWEDDING DESTINATIONS
Japanese Gardens Elopement at U of I.
Hey there! Are you considering eloping or having a microwedding in the midwest? Need destination ideas so you can start creating that inspo board? Here is a list of FORTY locations in the midwest that may be the perfect elopement/microwedding destination for you!
I'm narrowing down my focus to elopements and created a list of locations I want to capture so that I can create a directory for future couples. These locations have their pros and cons and if you're considering one of them, I'd love to help you figure out what suits your needs best. Sand dunes, canyon overlooks, beautiful forest views, waterfalls, and more... you can't go wrong with the midwest. While there are 40 destinations shared, there are still so many more I haven't mentioned!
So here it goes...
Starved Rock, Utica, IL
Indian Sand Dunes, Chesterton, IN
Giant City State Park, Makanda, IL
High Knob Lookout, Junction, IL
Cliff View Park, Alto Pass, IL
Bell Smith Springs, Ozark, IL
Little Grand Canyon, Pomona, IL
Garden of the Gods, Herod, IL
Cave in Rock State Park, Cave in Rock, IL
Cache River State Natural Area, Belknap, IL
Inspiration Point, Wolf Lake, IL
Castle Rock Overlook, Oregon, IL
Waterfall Glen Trail, Willowbrook, IL
Jubilee State Park, Brimfield, IL
Northerly Island Loop Trail, Chicago, IL
Dells Canyon, Matthiessen State Park, IL
Loess Hill Scenic Overlook, IA
Horsecreek Ranch, IA
Maquoketa Caves State Park, IA
Black Beach Park, Silver Bay, MN
Palisade Head, Beaver Bay Township, MN
Grand Marais – Artist Point, MN
Cuyana Cove Campground, Crosby, MN
Black Hills and Badlands, SD
Door County, WI
Mackinac Island, MI
Hocking Hills, OH
Galena, IL
Lake Geneva, WI
Stillwater, MN
Ozark National Scenic Riverways, MO
Grand Haven, MI
Brown County State Park, IN
Ludington State Park, MI
Madeline Island, WI
Saugatuck, MI
Nebraska Sandhills
Traverse City, MI
Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Big Creek Cave Falls, Ozarks, MO
People tend to gravitate towards the west for adventure elopements and I truly feel the midwest is SO UNDERRATED... Why? Aside from that, the midwest has some of the most down to earth people you'll meet. Those small towns with thriving main streets? Yeah, they still exist here! You can have it all and more in the midwest. Okay, well maybe not glaciers and rain forests but, I'm sure there's a botanical garden that can fill that tropical vibe if needed. What do you think? Any other locations that need some more love and a shout out? I'd love to know your thoughts!
Best,
Aubriana
Milkweed Moments