Heritage Trails - Pure Michigan Travel

From Native American heritage to outdoor recreation, natural beauty to championship golf, Michigan's Heritage Trails are the keepers of untapped treasures. Take the road that leads to new and exciting places, the original Up-North highway, US-127, to the Heritage Trails of Pure Michigan.

Nestled in the heart of Michigan, from Jackson to Lansing, from Mount Pleasant to Clare County, are the places we've been looking for. Where rivers feed the scenery, where country roads inspire diversions and where mountain bike trails, fresh water lakes and golf courses set the stage for our games. These are Michigan's Heritage Trails.

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Road Less Traveled – Michigan's Heritage Trail

$Road Less Traveled – Michigan\'s Heritage Trail$

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Wander off the beaten path, to places of untapped treasures. Nestled in the heart of Michigan, Heritage Trail leads us to new and exciting places.

Photo courtesy of Clare County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Saginaw Chippewa Pow Wow - Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Experience firsthand traditional Native American dress, dancing, food and crafts at the "Saginaw Chippewa Pow Wow" held in August. The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's proud cultural heritage is displayed in the Ziibiwing Cultural Center.

Photo courtesy of Mount Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Canoeing the Chippewa River - Mt. Pleasant, Michigan

Enjoy the quiet splendor of canoeing in Michigan with a canoe trip down the scenic Chippewa River in Mt. Pleasant. The fun in Mt. Pleasant doesn't stop there - from fast-paced casino games at a four-diamond casino and resort (Soaring Eagle) to 15 championship golf courses to 110 species of birds at Florence Maxwell Sanctuary, you'll be WOWED in Mt. Pleasant.

Photo courtesy of Mount Pleasant Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

State Capitol Building - Lansing, Michigan

No visit to Lansing, Michigan’s Capital City, is complete without a tour of the magnificent, award-winning Capitol building. Lovingly restored to its Victorian grandeur, it must be seen to be truly appreciated. Marvel at the glass-floor rotunda and nine acres of decorative handpainted surfaces.

Photo courtesy of Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau

Jay's Sporting Goods - Clare, Michigan

$Jay\'s Sporting Goods - Clare, Michigan$

Clare County's location makes it easy for all to arrive, with two major expressways, US-10 and US-27, dropping you at our doorstep. Shop quaint gift and antique shops and the world famous Jay’s Sporting Goods, or spend a day relaxing in the serenity of Amish country. Fine dining, nightlife and one of the Midwest's largest casinos round out your day.

Photo courtesy of Clare County Convention & Visitors Bureau

The 81 Inland Lakes of Michigan's Clare County

$The 81 Inland Lakes of Michigan\'s Clare County$

Come to "Where the North Begins!” Golf at some of the best courses in central Michigan. Boat, fish, or canoe one of our many clear lakes and rivers. Take advantage of our vast state land and trails to really get out in nature.

Photo courtesy of Clare County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Cascade Falls - Jackson, Michigan

Our cultural activities abound from symphony concerts to museums to Broadway shows and Shakespeare. With hundreds of lakes, 36 city parks and 16 county parks, Jackson is the perfect location to fish and hike. And Jackson has been recognized by Golf Digest magazine as the fourth-best area to play golf in the nation.

Photo courtesy of Jackson County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Michigan International Speedway - Brooklyn, Michigan

Adrenaline junkies beware: The Jackson area has many activities for those people who need a little thrill! Michigan International Speedway is the crown jewel, offering 200 mph racing from both the NASCAR and Indy car circuits. Be sure to pack a little excitement into your next visit.

Photo courtesy of Jackson County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Troppo Restaurant - Lansing, Michigan

Discover a hot spot of creative energy in the greater Lansing area at our innovative art galleries, talented local theater groups and top notch music acts. Explore state and local museums, the campus of Michigan State University and do some shopping at our many antique stores. Find affordable dining options at our many unique and ethnic restaurants.

Photo courtesy of Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Looking to play or relax, these packages make it easier. From golf packages to casino getaways, fishing excursions to romance for two, find it in any one of our Heritage Trails communities.

Golf
Golf some of Michigan's top courses where spectacular scenery combines with award-winning designs to create a one-of-a-kind golf experience. Courses that challenge your game, not your budget.

Attractions
Start your own vacation traditions along the Heritage Trails of Pure Michigan. Thrill to NASCAR racing in Jackson. Explore the state capitol and MSU campus in Lansing. Discover Native American heritage in Mt. Pleasant and Amish craftsmanship in Clare. Your trip begins here.

Outdoors
Maybe it's teaching your child how to cast a fishing rod or going tubing for the first time. Maybe it's challenging your body with rock climbing or mountain biking. Or maybe it's just rest and relaxation. Heritage Trails is the perfect destination for it all.

Events
Pow Wows to ball games, street fairs to concerts, horse racing to thrilling NASCAR racing. Heritage Trails events are sure to entertain, enlighten and be pure fun. Check out what's happening.

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