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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. Welcome to Pure Michigan.

Experience Pure Michigan Fall

Experience Pure Michigan Fall
It begins with a slow dance of turning leaves, and crescendos in a trillion trees aflame. Experience an entire state in its annual blaze of glory. Find out what a Pure Michigan fall feels like.

Pure Michigan Backyard

Pure Michigan Backyard
Immerse yourself in a land of crystal water, unwalked trails and colors that didn't come from a paint can. Our backyard promises more outdoor adventure than ever before. Lose yourself in a 19 million acre playground that's Pure Michigan.

Golf

Golf
In Michigan, long days, relaxing weather and more than 800 pristine 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.

Waters of Pure Michigan

Waters of Pure Michigan
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 lakes, thousands of river and streams, and more freshwater coastline than any other state in the country. Find out what pure feels like.

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland
The temperatures cool down but the excitement and hospitality 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 FALL COLOR UPDATE

Tahquamenon Falls Michigan Fall Color Spreading Across Upper Peninsula

Check out Michigan in a blaze of orange, yellow and red. The weekly Fall Updates will keep you posted on key fall color destinations, describe scenic driving tours, link to great fall packages and provide information on fall activities around Michigan. -October 2 Fall Color Update-

    

 

    

Enjoy Michigan’s fall beauty from an RV

Image Michigan brings ample opportunities to enjoy fun and exciting adventures any time of the year, but many RVers will tell you that autumn is their favorite season to travel around our state. -more-
    

 

    

Fall Trips from A to Z

ImageMichigan makes it easy to fall for autumn, the most colorful of its four seasons. With more than 19 million acres of forest, the annual display of reds, golds, oranges, and yellows washes across the state beginning around mid-September in the upper reaches of the Upper Peninsula, and bows out around the end of October in the southern Lower Peninsula. An abundance of natural resources means a Pure Michigan autumn experience is less than a tank of gas away, and won’t strain the budget or busy schedules. Fall for Michigan from A to Z. -more-
    

 

    

ONE TANK TRIPS

Classic Car, Woodward Dream Cruise - Courtesy of Midwest Living

Michigan abounds with destinations you can visit on one tank of gas, trips that showcase Michigan's beauty without busting your budget. Within each of the eight regions of this 19 million acre playground it's easy to find things to do and places to go that are free or low-cost, even special deals on lodging packages. It all adds up to an affordable and memorable experience that is never farther than a tank of gasoline will take you.-more-
    
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