Visitors can enjoy everything from fishing to boating to hiking to snowmobiling to skiing to much more exciting activities. State is famous for its upper and lower Peninsula.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
If you are a nature’s true lover then Upper Peninsula is just perfect place for you to go. But make sure to take out a lot of time if you want to see the whole 384 mile Peninsula. All the high mountains reside in this Peninsula along with two of Michigan’s 152 waterfalls. Only few places are worthy of visiting so make sure you visit them.
Mackinac Island-you must have heard from elders about the time when people used to travel on horses-drawn carriages, and businesses were quaint shops. You always might have wished to see world like this sometime. Here is the perfect chance.
Fort Mackinac came into existence in 1782 during American Revolutionary War to organize the strategic straits of Mackinac linking Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Summer is the perfect time when you can experience the visits of historic sites on the island.
Pictured Rocks-have you ever seen multicolored brickwork? If no, then visit this 15 mile place of shoreline. The place got its identity because of snaps that seemed to occur on rocks from multicolored sandstone and mineral stains on the rock surface. Hiking traits, beaches, and glass bottom boat tours are the special features of this place.
Isle Royale-do you want to roam with wolves and moose without restrictions? Visit North woods sanctuary. The 99% land is elected for wildness.
The place has many edges caused by flow of lavas. Hiking trails, excellent fishing, paddling, shipwrecks, and many other places for viewing wildlife are special features of the place. The area covers 165 miles.
Houghton/Copper Harbor-mountain biking, driving up to the mountain, kayaking the Keeweenaw are some special features of this place. Other features include snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing.
Drummond Island-state owns the two-third area of island. The scenery starts from cedar swamps and covers the rock ledges, lowland meadows, orchard of hardwoods, rocky shores and sandy beaches. Beside this, you can hunt, fish, swim, hike, bike, stargaze, and discover the region.
Paradise-it is a small town located on beautiful shores of Lake Superior at northeastern tip of the Upper Peninsula. Birds here migrate in the seasons of spring and fall from Canada. Raptors and waterfowl are other best features of the town.
You definitely want to take a look of The Tahquamenon Falls if you love to watch waterfalls. You can go for walk, hike, and to see the beautiful falls in the park. Other features of paradise include hiking, canoeing, beaches, snowmobiling, and other outdoor activities. All these features make this place truly paradise.
Northern Michigan is an area that is often full of tourists who come here to spend their vacations. They get to do fishing, shopping, beaches, canoeing and other exciting activities.
Traverse City-it is situated at the west side of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula at the base of Leelanau Peninsula. Features of this city include wineries, water sports, gold, shopping and restaurants, etc.
Interesting fact about this town is that it alone produces 70-75% tart cherries in United States and also celebrates Cherry Festival in month of July.
So it seems like summers is the time when you should make a visit to this town so that you can attend this festival. It’s a busy month so reserve your seats in advance.
Gaylord-shimmering lakes, blossoming rivers, wildernesses, lovely trails and golf are the features of Gaylord. The place faces snowfall of 150 plus inches every year (average estimation).
But good news is that the area has some dependable snow conditions. If you plan to visit the place in winter then nine cross-country ski area and downhill ski resorts provide with suitable facilities in winter.
Manistee and Ludington-two features that force you to visit these places are hiking and fishing. The one thing that you definitely don’t want to miss is the North Country national scenic trail. This trail elongate through seven steps.
The trail ends at scenic Manistee national forest. Ludington, Manistee’s neighbor, is popular for premier fishing. The place provides the best chances to do fishing which you can’t find in any other city of the state.
Western Michigan-Lower Peninsula
If you want to have adventures then go for day cruise and renting a dune buggy. If you want to have culture taste, then Michigan’s festivals and performing arts are enough to give you taste of culture.
Grand Haven-lakefront areas of Spring Lake and ferryburg, beaches, restaurants, snack shops, marinas, fishing boats, boutiques and specialty shops, trolley rides are some positive points of this place.
South Haven-this place is popular for its swimming in white-sand beaches that are spread from south to north. Smooth paths are spread from the south to the north, in whole harbor.
Another fact about this place is that it loves to party. It hosts different festivals like annual blueberry festival in august, historic boat expositions and others.
Saugatuck-this is the place for true art lovers. It has twenty six art galleries, studios and showrooms located inside it. Streets are made of chic shops, restaurants, parks, gardens, and tiki bars with entertainment and sea front dining.
Southeast Michigan
Detroit-this downtown is popular for its awesome nightclubs, restaurants, and museums. Detroit offers everything to everyone.
If you are sports fan then two stadiums recently build located in the heart of downtown is just perfect place for you to visit. If you want something entertaining then go to night shows of theatres. If you are in mood to gamble then casinos are made just for you.
Ann Arbor-from restaurants to shops to museums to open-air activities; Ann Arbor offers everything to everyone. If you are looking to do some hiking then waterloo recreation area is perfect choice.
If you are interested in arts, then nine galleries, each different from other, having 250 plus exhibits ar Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum are your choices.
Lexington and the Thumb-what makes these places worthy of visiting are its sunrises, landscapes, sandy shores, beaches, and other hallmarks.
Other attractions of this stunning place are boating, beaches, and fishing. The place has clean water of Lake Huron where you can swim freely. You can also catch fishes like Salmon, Trout, and Perch. You can also rent boats for fishing.
You must have known by now that Michigan is a rich place to spend your vacations. Only some places are discussed here but there are many other interesting places you can explore yourself. Restaurants, shops, museums, theatres, everyone will find something of their interest.
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