| Michigan, affectionately known to all as the mitten | | | | Manistee and Ludington - Hiking and fishing are the |
| shaped state, provides 3,200 miles of fresh water | | | | attractions that draw most to this these two cities. |
| shoreline, 3.9 million acres of DNR managed land and | | | | Be a part of The North Country National Scenic Trail, |
| dozens of cultured cities with museums, upscale | | | | which stretches through seven states. Michigan has |
| restaurants and extraordinary shops. Michigan is a | | | | the largest percentage of this trail and it stretches |
| four-season state. Visitors have everything from | | | | through the scenic Manistee National Forest. Visit The |
| fishing, boating, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing and much | | | | North Country Trail website for additional information |
| more. Michigan is most commonly known for its | | | | about this historic scenic 4,400 footpath. Ludington, |
| Upper and Lower Peninsula's. Below are just a few | | | | Manistee's neighbor, is known for it's premier fishing. |
| places to visit throughout the state. | | | | The waters between the Big Sable Point and the |
| Michigan's Upper Peninsula | | | | Little Sable Point offer some of the best fishing |
| Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a nature-lover's paradise. | | | | anywhere in the state. While the "big lake" fishing is |
| Visitors should plan plenty of time to visit the | | | | definitely something to brag about, our inland lakes |
| 384-mile-long peninsula. The Upper Peninsula is home | | | | and rivers also offer the opportunity to reel in more |
| to the highest mountains in the Midwest and to all | | | | than one "fish story." |
| but two of Michigan's 152 waterfalls. Here are just | | | | Western Michigan - Lower Peninsula |
| few places you may want to make sure you visit | | | | West Michigan has so much to see and do, you'll |
| during your stay in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. | | | | start planning your next visit before you finish your |
| Mackinac Island - Take a beautiful ferry ride to the | | | | first! If your sights are set on learning, you'll love their |
| island of Mackinac. A place that will take you back in | | | | museums and historic places. Experience the zoos. |
| time to horse-drawn carriages, quaint shops, and | | | | Explore the lighthouses. If it's adventure you're after, |
| historical exhibits. Fort Mackinac was built by the | | | | take a day cruise. Rent a dune buggy. Tame a wild |
| British in 1782 during the American Revolutionary War | | | | water park. If culture is your pursuit, let West |
| to control the strategic Straits of Mackinac between | | | | Michigan entertain you with festivals galore and |
| Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. During the summer | | | | performing arts year around. |
| months, you can transport yourself back in time with | | | | Grand Haven - Visit the lakefront areas of Spring |
| reenactments and tours of the historical buildings on | | | | Lake and Ferrysburg or stroll along Grand Haven's |
| the Island. | | | | magnificent two and one-half mile boardwalk to the |
| Pictured Rocks - An awe-inspiring sight of | | | | spectacular beaches. Here, near the water, you will |
| multicolored sandstone cliffs lining Lake Superior. This | | | | find the restaurants, snack shops, marinas, charter |
| 15-mile stretch of shoreline received its name due to | | | | fishing boats, boutiques & specialty shops, trolley |
| the pictures that seem to appear on the rocks from | | | | rides and other attractions. |
| multicolored sandstone and mineral stains on the rock | | | | South Haven - South Haven is renowned for great |
| surface. This stretch is known for its hiking trails, | | | | swimming off five miles of white-sand beach that |
| beaches and glass bottom boat tours. | | | | stretches south and north from both sides of the |
| Isle Royale - Wander freely with the wolves and | | | | harbor pier heads. A paved walkway runs from the |
| moose in this North Woods sanctuary. 99% of this | | | | south pier through town and out to the north pier, |
| land mass is federally designated as wilderness. This | | | | around the entire harbor. Not all trails are paved. |
| archipelago is composed of ridges resulting from lava | | | | South Haven is a town that likes to party. It is host |
| flows, which were tilted and glaciated. Isle Royale has | | | | to a wealth of year-round festivals from fine art |
| 165 miles of scenic hiking trails, excellent fishing, | | | | fairs, the Annual Blueberry Festival each August, |
| paddling, shipwrecks and plenty of places for | | | | antique boat exhibits and many more activities each |
| observing wildlife. | | | | weekend. |
| Houghton/Copper Harbor - Observe fantastic views | | | | Saugatuck - It's a trendy resort community, snuggled |
| from Lake Superior's rugged shoreline to the top of | | | | along the Kalamazoo River on the last leg of its |
| Brockway Mountains. Here you can take a scenic | | | | journey to Lake Michigan. Saugatuck is a haven for |
| drive up the mountain (hopefully you'll see a black | | | | fine art lovers, featuring more than 26 art galleries, |
| bear in the woods), do some mountain biking, kayak | | | | studios and showrooms. Its streets are lined with |
| the Keeweenaw Water Trail or just relax along the | | | | upscale shops and restaurants, parks and gardens, |
| beach. If you are looking for a white covered, snowy | | | | outdoor tiki bars with live entertainment and |
| retreat than Copper Harbor gives you great | | | | waterfront dining. Pleasure yachts parade the river |
| snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. | | | | while seagulls cry overhead, soaring below the tips of |
| Drummond Island - Two-thirds of Drummond Island is | | | | sand dunes that rise like mountains to the west. |
| state owned. The diverse topography ranges from | | | | Southeast Michigan |
| cedar swamps to rock ledges, prairie meadows to | | | | Southeast Michigan, a region of seven counties, |
| groves of hardwoods, rocky shores to sandy | | | | revolves around metropolitan Detroit. Southeast |
| beaches. The recreation available is as diverse as the | | | | Michigan is home to many of the large corporations |
| terrain. Here you can hunt, fish, swim, hike, bike, | | | | and businesses throughout Michigan. |
| stargaze and explore the area. | | | | Detroit - Detroit, like other Downtowns, has great |
| Paradise - Paradise, Michigan is a great little town on | | | | things to offer. From cool nightclubs, to great |
| the shores of Lake Superior at the northeastern tip | | | | restaurants, to awe-inspiring museums, Detroit has |
| of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. If you are a bird | | | | something for everyone. Looking for a sporting |
| watcher, than this is the place to visit in the spring or | | | | event? Detroit has two brand new stadiums in the |
| fall to watch raptors, waterfowl, and smaller birds in | | | | heart of downtown. How about catching a play? |
| their migration to and from Canada. If you love | | | | Detroit's theatre district offers nightly shows you |
| waterfalls, than be sure to visit The Tahquamanon | | | | won't want to miss. Feeling lucky? Try your hand at |
| Falls, one of the largest waterfalls east of the | | | | the black jack table at one of three downtown |
| Mississippi River. You can take a short walk to the | | | | casinos. |
| Observation Point, walk down to the bottom of the | | | | Ann Arbor - Centered on the Big Ten College, The |
| Falls, or hike on the extensive trail system that runs | | | | University of Michigan, Ann Arbor offers all who visit |
| throughout the Park. Paradise, Michigan also offers | | | | great restaurants, shops, museums and plenty of |
| wonderful beaches, hiking, canoeing, snowmobiling | | | | outdoor activities. Spend your day hiking the |
| and many other outdoor recreation activities. | | | | Waterloo Recreation area, one of the largest state |
| Northern Michigan - Lower Peninsula | | | | parks in the Lower Peninsula. Explore nine unique |
| Northern Michigan is an often-visited vacation spot | | | | galleries containing more than 250 interactive exhibits |
| offering its guests fishing, shopping, beaches, | | | | at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. |
| canoeing and much more. | | | | Lexington and The Thumb - Gorgeous sunrises, rich |
| Traverse City - Traverse City, is located on the west | | | | landscapes, sandy shores and playful beaches are |
| side of Michigan's Lower Peninsula at the base of the | | | | hallmarks of what makes Michigan's "Thumb" area an |
| Leelanau Peninsula. Traverse City offers travelers | | | | excellent choice for vacations and day trip visits. |
| world class wineries, fantastic water sports, golf, a | | | | Boating, beaching and fishing are the highlights of this |
| great downtown with shopping and restaurants, and | | | | wonderful area. Close to Metro-Detroit, it offers its |
| much more. Michigan produces 70 to 75 percent of | | | | visitors the ability to swim in the clear waters of |
| the tart cherries grown in the United States and in | | | | Lake Huron and to spend your days catching fish like |
| recognition, Traverse City celebrates with their | | | | Salmon, Trout, and Perch. Don't have your own boat? |
| Cherry Festival in July. This is a big event and is one | | | | No problem, many charter-fishing companies are |
| you shouldn't miss. Make sure to make reservations | | | | available in this area. |
| well in advance, as this is a busy time. | | | | Michigan has so much to offer its visitors. This guide |
| Gaylord - Here, in Otsego County, you can kick back | | | | only touched on a few of the many wonderful cities |
| and take in the beauty that is Northern Michigan: | | | | throughout this grand state. From outdoor recreation, |
| shimmering lakes, flowing rivers, wildernesses, scenic | | | | to fine restaurants, shops and museums, there is |
| trails and great golf. With an average annual snowfall | | | | something for everyone. When planning your next |
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