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Welcome to the place where to-do lists and busy schedules stop screaming for our attention. The place where Michigan travel comes first. Here Michigan tourism lets unspoiled nature and authentic character revive our spirits. Welcome to a better state - the State of Michigan.

Waters of Pure Michigan

Waters of Pure Michigan
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There are still places that can slow the world down just long enough for us to catch our breath. Reconnect with what really matters at one of over 11,000 crystal clear Michigan lakes, thousands of rivers and streams, and more freshwater coastline than any other state in the country. Find out what pure feels like on your Michigan vacation.

Michigan Golf

Michigan Golf
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In Michigan, long days, relaxing weather and more than 800 pristine Michigan golf courses make for a perfect tee time. Whether you bring your A game or your hack dreams, Michigan has more golf than you can handle. Because playing golf all day is Pure Michigan.

Experience Pure Michigan Fall Colors

Experience Pure Michigan Fall Colors
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Michigan fall colors begin with a slow dance of turning leaves, and crescendo in a trillion trees aflame. Experience the entire state of Michigan in its annual blaze of glory. Find out what Pure Michigan fall colors feel like.

Deep Breath of Fall Colors

Deep Breath of Fall Colors
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As life starts moving faster and faster. We need to make a choice. To move faster with it. Or to step off every now and then. To marvel at the wonders around us. To take in new sights and sounds. And to remember just how beautiful life can be. This fall, let's take in a big deep breath of Pure Michigan.

Michigan's Winter Wonderland

Michigan\'s Winter Wonderland
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The temperatures cool down but the excitement and hospitality of a Michigan vacation heat up. Experience the snow-covered landscape of a Michigan winter. When natural beauty, brilliant exhilaration and good times come together, the sensation is Pure Michigan.
    

Weekly Feature

Detroit RiverfrontThe City Beat

There’s nothing like getting away for a dose of bright lights, a day of museum hopping, and a night on the town. Michigan’s urban centers offer a variety of ways to enjoy the downtown vibe in cities unique to the Great Lakes State. >more
    
 

     

Great Slopes, Great Snow

Ski Mt. Bohemia

Hit the Slopes

Is Michigan serious about downhill? Michigan’s four Great Lakes create a climate for bumper snowfalls for all to enjoy. Take advantage of our 40 ski areas with over 200 chairlifts, 840 runs and 40 terrain parks.  

Downhill skiing

    

    

Snurfing is Pure Michigan

Norway Mountain. Photo courtesy of Erik Martinez

Snowboarding Long Ago

Snurfers can thank a man, Mr. Sherman Poppen, for creating one of the hottest winter sports on the snow scene today. Not familiar with snurfing? What's now known as snowboarding got its modern day start in 1965 on a hill in Michigan when a father joined two skis together so his daughters could "surf" down the snowy hill. 

Snowboarding

    

    

Urban Discoveries

ImageBe an urban explorer and seek out the uniqueness of many of Michigan’s large cities. Dynamic culture, exciting festivals, world-class attractions and performances make these cities worth exploring again and again.

Urban Discoveries
    

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