Michigan offers something for just about everyone from fascinating cultural
attractions in its bustling cities to a myriad of outdoor adventures in some of
the most stunning areas of the contrary to experience the best it has to offer
consider visiting some of these static places
at Arbor home the University of Michigan enjoys magnificent views of the Huron
River and during the warmer months it provides a wealth of fun outdoor
adventures like canoeing hiking natural trails alongside the water and picnics
on its banks the city's Main Street is often ranked as one of the best in the
country it is lined with the wide variety of stores boutiques and
galleries along with restaurants and cafes to suit every taste
Frankenmuth is known as Michigan's Little Bavaria this captivating
old-world German town hosts the world's largest Christmas store drawners
Christmas wonderland and visitors can also enjoy its Frank Mian style
structures a wealth of museums and attending festivals with a big German
influence Frankenmuth also plays host to the Bavarian fest the World Expo a beer
Oktoberfest and the snow fest the creatively craft of exhibits at the
castle Museum of Saginaw County reveal how one 19 th century French style
castle that once housed the post office became a fantastic place to find out
about the area's history
all royal national park includes Isle Royale the largest island in Lake
Superior as well as some 450 smaller surrounding islands there are no
permanent residents on although I am us to count the animals its diverse array
of Wildlife includes moose floats in a wide variety of other mammals fish
reptiles and amphibians the unand is only open to the public during the
warmer months of the year typically between April and October and to get
there you'll need to take a ferry or a seaplane once you've arrived you'll have
the chance to immerse yourself in nature by hiking and kayaking boating fishing
for camping
Makena common looks like a came out of the pages of a storybook this is spot
where motorized vehicles are prohibited and folks get around on horse-drawn
carriages and tricycles taxi Art Show paddle a kayak goat on the bay get your
groove on to live bands or just relax to the peaceful sounds of the waves that
gently lapped the shore if you want to explore the lesser-known areas of the
island with a local consider taking Mary Patty's mechanic ovens legends in Laura
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market is located in the Upper Peninsula alongside Lake Superior and boasts many
different parts two popular beaches and the opportunity for lots of recreational
activities like golf biking and fishing in the warmer months and skiing in the
winter the town has even been named the top biking destination in the country
whether you're a road or mountain enthusiast it offer lots of trails
including the 17-mile Marquette city bike path and urban gem that's this side
of the UH nervin the iron core Heritage Trail a
challenging route that offers a cross section of Marquette County scenery
history and culture as well as the out walls red and blue trails which afford
views of rugged rock formations dense forests blades and teal Lake
mune izing a small town located on the southern shore of Lake Superior and
Michigan's gorgeous Upper Peninsula is the Gateway to the stunning pictured
rocks national seashore if you're looking for a place to take tranquil
strolls along moss-covered paths listening to the thundering sound of
falling water across a brilliant blue lake this is one of best destinations in
the state to do just that commune izing his home to 15 waterfalls
five lighthouses and many beautiful recreation areas
mesquita is the largest city on the western shores of lake michigan and it
boasts 26 miles of sandy beach the area is home to multiple historical
lighthouses along with two state parks including Hoff master State Park the
park offers outdoor activities like dune climbing biking and camping mosquito
also features multiple museums and historical attractions like the Hagley
humorous tourist site which is made up of restored nationals just a few miles
outside of the city is the state's largest amusement park Michigan's
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set on the shores of Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay in the Northwest
region of the state this coastal dream town as named by coastal living magazine
is filled with locally owned shops gourmet eateries and a variety of
attractions it's also famous for its magnificent architecture with Victorian
style homes and cottages if you visit in August you can enjoy the festival on the
bay which hosts music competitive games children's activities and a promenade
with vendors from some of the best local restaurants any time of the year it
offers spectacular sunsets and mesmerizing news from the marina
located in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in the
Northwest region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula sits the quaint town of Glen
Arbor it is a great place to base or stay and enjoy all of the breathtaking
scenery and activities the area has to offer
named by Good Morning America as the most beautiful place in America you'll
find lush forests picturesque beaches and giant sand dunes in fact there are
no sand dunes like these to be found anywhere else they tower over the
glistening blue waters some over 450 feet high providing jaw-dropping views
of the lakes and the islands from the top
in Traverse City is a harmful arts entertainment hosting the National
Cherry Festival annually in July as well as the Traverse City Film Festival a
sixteenth back held in July each year founded by Michael Moore we got
highlights documentaries nd films and the people who worked so hard to create
them wine enthusiasts will appreciate the two peninsulas just north of the
city that hosts nearly 30 wineries while brew lovers will find a number of
outstanding breweries for beer tasting