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Michigan's culinary menu is full year-round with wine and food pairing events, festivals, foodie tours and cooking classes.

The countdown to fall color is on as Michigan’s 19.3 million acres of forests prepare to reveal their annual extravaganza. And, like the best things in life, the dazzling display is offered free of charge.

From local diner favorites to gourmet cuisine, Michigan dishes up great food and good fun in a number of eclectic venues all across the state.

Snow wonder: Michigan, the four-season wonderland, offers great wintertime adventures less than a tank of gas away, whether you are a snowsport fanatic waiting for the first flakes to fly, or look forward to the chilly temperatures as an excuse to stay inside to explore museums. You’ll find free and low-cost things to do and places to go in the eight regions of this 19 million acre playground, plus great outdoor events every winter weekend. There are plenty of special deals on lodging packages, too. It all adds up to making affordable and memorable, warm Pure Michigan memories.

Food writers, chefs and lovers of tasty food have been flocking to the Traverse City area to sample the area’s fabled cuisine.

Step back in time and tour a WWII submarine and a Prohibition-Era Coast Guard cutter; learn about underwater technology robotics; or become an honorary crew member of an historic vessel of the high seas.

April is Wine Month in Michigan and the return of warm weather and greening of the vineyards is something to celebrate. The Great Lake State’s fast growing industry produces not only award-winning wine but wonderful experiences for enjoying the fruit of the vine at more than 70 wineries in scenic spots in both the Lower and Upper Peninsulas.

From holiday events to specialty gifts and from restaurant tours to tasting rooms--Michigan stages festive celebrations all through the upcoming gala season.

True destinations excite us, awaken our senses and spark our imaginations. Discover true destinations that are simply Pure Michigan.

Out-of-towners pronounce it “PAY-stee,” but locals tell you it’s actually “PASS-tee.” Either way, restaurants and pasty shops serve the main-dish turnovers, fantastic local brews and mouth-watering menu choices all across the Upper Peninsula.