Michigan Travel Guide
Surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes, Michigan has more freshwater shoreline than any other state. Its shores range from sandy beaches to towering dunes and rugged cliffs, offering endless opportunities for watersports, hiking, and scenic drives. Whether you are strolling through charming lakeside towns or exploring along dramatic shoreline trails, Michigan deserves a place on your United States bucket list.
Detroit
To touring the Ford Rouge Factory, enjoying the city’s trendy food scene, and learning about the history of Motown, these articles provide you with the info you need to plan your trip to Detroit.
First Time in Detroit: How to Plan the Perfect Trip
In early June 2019, I spent several days exploring Detroit. Tim had to travel here for work so I tagged along, just to see what Detroit was all about. I wasn’t expecting much and then I spent two days wandering around Detroit in the pure bliss that occurs when a place totally blows away all […]
Best Things to Do in Detroit, Michigan
On a visit to Detroit, tour the Ford Rouge Factory, learn how Motown got its start, visit one of the best art museums in the USA, and enjoy Detroit’s trendy food scene. Detroit is an underrated city with a tumultuous past, but it is on the up and up. Here are the best things to […]
Things to Do in Michigan
Detroit. Michigan’s most populous city, Detroit is known as the center of the United States automotive industry and for being the home to Motown music. Visit the Henry Ford Museum and tour the Ford Factory assembly line, learn about the history of Motown music and see where it was recorded at the Motown Museum, and enjoy one of the best art collections in the United States at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Isle Royale National Park. Isle Royale is an archipelago consisting of one main island and over 400 smaller islands. Its remote location in northern Michigan makes it one of the least visited national parks in the United States. Top experiences include hiking, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and wildlife watching.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy the natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes. Its tallest sand dune towers 450 feet above the clear and vibrant blue color of Lake Michigan. Take a scenic drive, hike to scenic overlooks, and challenge yourself by conquering the Dune Climb.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hiking and kayaking are two of the most popular things to do here. Hiking trails take you to dramatic cliff overlooks, waterfalls, and beaches. On the water, kayak past picturesque, colorful cliffs that line the southern shore of Lake Superior.
Hiawatha National Forest. Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Hiawatha National Forest is home to just under 900,000 acres of natural beauty. Hike along hundreds of miles of trails, past remote streams, hidden waterfalls, and scenic shorelines.
Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island is a popular summer vacation destination, located between Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas. Stroll through the charming downtown area, hike or bike through the island’s state park, and spend an afternoon on the water.
Grand Haven State Park. Enjoy a day on the sandy beach at Grand Haven State Park, seated on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Soak up the sun, swim, surf, and go fishing at this summer destination.
Best Time to Visit Michigan
The best time to visit Michigan is in the summer, from June and into September. You will have the warmest temperatures for outdoor activities, which is great if you are planning on touring Michigan’s cities or shorelines. This is also the best time of year to be on the water.
For a mix of pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds, consider visiting in the months of May, late September, and into October. Temperatures will likely be too cold for watersports, but you should still have good weather for other outdoor activities.
Places to Visit Near Michigan
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US National Parks
The Ultimate Guide to the 63 US National Parks
The US National Parks make an excellent travel destination, whether you are planning a cross-country road trip or a weekend getaway. In our guide to the national parks, get detailed trip planning information, advice on which parks to visit by season, and itineraries to help simplify your travel planning process.