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. .....
Winter calls for Cheboygan. The area is home to hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile and ski trails that pass through spectacular snowy landscapes of dense forests and frozen lakes.
Cheboygan is home to the largest American icebreaker on the Great Lakes, the USCG Cutter Mackinaw.
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”.
Cozy up to Kalamazoo this winter by cross-country skiing or snowshoeing on a local trail. Then warm up indoors at any of the world-class attractions, restaurants or breweries and distilleries.
Kalamazoo’s winter events include Beer Week, the Downtown Chili Cookoff and Restaurant Week.
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.
Fall in love with Ludington this winter with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing through Lake Michigan dunes, fat tire biking, ice skating or just a romantic getaway at a bed and breakfast.
Ludington’s latest winter sports craze is lantern-lit snowshoeing in Ludington State Park.
Make Manistee your winter destination. The area has 500 plus miles of snowmobiling trails, over 22 miles of fat tire biking trails, two ski resorts with 100 ski runs and world-class ice fishing.
Manistee is home of the acclaimed Victorian Sleighbell Parade & Old Christmas Weekend.
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.
Majestic winter beauty meets small-town charm in the Saugatuck/Douglas area. From snowshoeing the shoreline of Lake Michigan to visiting annual events or the vibrant art scene, it’s all here.
Ice formations along Lake Michigan’s shoreline create a must-see unearthly landscape in winter.
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.....
Escape to Ypsilanti this winter. Enjoy outdoor activities at the 439-acre Rolling Hills Park, artists markets, boutique shops or test your skills at a USA Today 10Best nominated escape room.
A shopping event like no other, DIYpsi takes place every year just before the holidays.
