Featured Destinations
Long live Motown. The Detroit most people think they know isn’t the Detroit that exists today. This city is constantly changing, always bustling and offering unique cultural experiences everywhere you turn.
More than a thousand feet underneath Detroit there are 1,400 acres of salt mines.
Home to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor makes other college towns jealous. This vibrant city bursts with artistic energy, culinary genius, an eclectic mix of events, outdoor activities and, of course, an overall cool vibe.
Ann Arbor is big into miniature fairy doors. There are even tour maps dedicated just to spotting these little gems.
Embrace your winter spirit and journey to Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. Home to Mount Bohemia, the CopperDog 150 sled dog race, an epic Winter Carnival, and hundreds of miles of pristine trails, forestlands and wilderness.
Did you know that the Keweenaw receives more than 250 inches of powdery snow each year?
Welcome to winter in Battle Creek. Where Color the Creek murals call for winter walks. Numerous parks invite you to ski or sled. And the Kids ‘N’ Stuff children’s museum inspires family fun.
Battle Creek was once home to over 100 different cereal companies.
With 140 miles of sunrise splendor, Michigan’s Blue Water Area is home to 10 waterfront towns. Deciding between biking, boating or which of the six lighthouses to tour is best done over craft beers at one of the local breweries.
Michigan’s Blue Water Area is home to the world's longest freshwater boardwalk. .....
Nestled on the beautiful coast of Lake Huron in the Straits of Mackinac, the Cheboygan area lays claim to more miles of scenic waterways and multi-use trails than anywhere else in the state. Simply put, it’s quintessential Michigan.
Despite multiple lighthouses, the Straits of Mackinac is the final resting place of at least 50 known shipwrecks.
Known as Michigan’s little Bavaria, Frankenmuth offers big-time charm in a small-town setting with year-round festivals and famous family-style chicken dinners.
Frankenmuth is home to Zehnder’s Splash Village, a 30,000 sq. ft. retractable-roof indoor water park.
Grand Rapids is a walkable, midsize city that amazes with world-class art, music, beer and food just minutes away from some of the state’s best outdoor recreation spots. It's no wonder Expedia called it “Super Cool.”.....
Culture Pass GR offers discount admissions to many of the area’s most popular attractions.
Do winter differently. With two hundred fifty acres of unexpected, you’ll discover Americaits culture, people and can-do spirit when you visit the must-see attractions of The Henry Ford.
The New York Times called The Henry Ford “one of the 10 coolest museums in the world”.
Kalamazoo is all sorts of cool, including the city's iconic name. But beyond that is nearly two-dozen golf courses, the monthly Art Hop, the birthplace of Bell’s Brewery and plenty of yummy places ready to feed your inner foodie.....
Opened in 1917, Kalamazoo’s original Gibson Guitar factory still makes instruments and is open for tours.
From an epic ski resort and tree-lined trails for fat tire biking to historic downtowns with an opera house and winter markets, there’s something for everyone this season in the Brighton-Howell Area.
The Brighton-Howell Area is home to Michigan’s only Vail Resort.
Visit Ludington and you won’t want to leave. The city sits on 28 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and is home to Michigan’s #1 salmon fishing port. Plus, Ludington State Park features 347 campsites and the Big Sable Point Lighthouse.
The SS Badger that cruises out of Ludington is the last coal-powered steamship operating in the United States.
Natural beauty abounds in Manistee. This is where 25 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline meets four different rivers, nine golf courses and 245 miles of trails. Once in town, beauty is found in quaint boutiques, local eats and craft breweries.
James Earl Jones began his acting career at the Ramsdell Theatre. You can hear his audio-intro at every production.
Between natural attractions, lively events and local splendor, a spring or summer spree in Marquette County will refresh families and adventurers alike.
Marquette County receives 200 inches of average annual snowfall.
Go big this winter. Explore the Big Rapids Area’s 100+ lakes for ice fishing, miles of snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails or attend one of the many in-town winter festivals.
Big Rapids is home to Ferris State University, a 935-acre institution founded in 1884.
Take a delicious bite out of Pure Michigan. The state produces more than 900 million pounds of apples per year. That’s a lot of trees, which can be found on numerous, small family-run farms and unique orchards that you can visit year-round.
Archaeologists have found evidence that people have been eating apples since at least 6500 B.C.
Get in the middle of the action, right in the middle of the state. Mt. Pleasant offers a dozen local golf courses, Central Michigan University and rich Native American history - plus Michigan’s largest casino gaming floor.
Mt. Pleasant is home to Bundy Hill Preserve, the tallest point in Isabella County.
A do-everything and do-nothing kind of place, Saugatuck is one of the best beach towns in the world. With 10 spectacular miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, 175 acres of sand dunes and a downtown to get your boutique on, it’s easy to see why.
Saugatuck is called the art coast of Michigan because the Art Institute of Chicago established its Ox-Bow School here a century ago.
Take hold of winter in Traverse City. Where several festivals, 53 ski and snowboard runs, and miles of cross-country skiing mix beautifully with a downtown shopping district that’s second to none.
You can still explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in the winter.
The Upper Peninsula offers adventures unmatched by anywhere else. Explore 1,700 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, hike to more than 300 waterfalls, observe stunning dark skies and then top it off with award-winning craft beer or wine.
The Upper Peninsula is home to the largest rescue bear ranch in the United States, Oswald's Bear Ranch, offering guests an up-close look.....
Ypsilanti keeps it real. The city known, for its rich automotive and aviation history, is also home to one the freshest art and food scenes in Michigan. Venture farther out and you’ll find over 23,000 acres of outdoor recreation to really relax.
Home to the original Rosie the Riveter, Ypsilanti holds the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed like her.
Satisfy your winter wanderlust with the six cities of the Great Lakes Bay Region. A place where over 100 miles of trails welcome skiers, snowshoers and fat tire bikers of all skill levels.
Zehnder’s Snowsfest in Frankenmuth features professional snow and ice carvers from around the world.
