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