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Places in MI to visit
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items Michigan has so many beautiful lake cities to visit so I added a few to engage your mind. If you grew up above the Mackinaw Bridge in the Upper Peninsula people were considered YOOPERS and below the Bridge we are TROLLS.
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I've never been here, because it's way up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula but my friend grew up near here and worked here and a funny story from her is that people used to ask her.."what time do they turn the falls off" HAHAHAHAHA -
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Check out the Guided Sunset Tour which is kid friendly and about a 2 hour dune buggy tour ride - breathtaking views
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
some of the most breathtaking waterfalls
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (U.S. National Park Service)
I really enjoyed staying here with my family and eating food I'd never tried. There is also nearby shopping outlets
Frankenmuth
Christmas wonderland! Some of my favorite tree decorations are from here. This is about a 2 hour drive from my house and one day I went on a whim here and ran into my sister - we could have car pooled and saved gas!!
Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland
Lake views, wine tours, casinos. So much to do yet small town vibes to feel relaxed and not hurried
Traverse City
On the east side of the state and an hour from Detroit - Beautiful homes for rent with decks that touch the water one of my best friends places to stay
Torch Lake
Arrive by Ferry to this Island. 8.2 Miles around the Island, stay at the Grand Hotel and walk, bike or horse ride only - no vehicles. Crystal Clear water and dont miss Arch Rock and the gorgeous sunsets
Mackinac Island
Brave these dunes at your own risk - if you go to the bottom of the dune and cant get back up and have to be rescued you will be charged $3K. That would for sure be a story to at the next family get together.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Coast Guard Festival is so packed that if you are not there by 7 or 8 am and putting your blankets down and getting your parking spot it will be hard to find something later in the day. Great beaches, local shopping and a great paved walkway along the water to the pier is definately a great time. Some of my favorite childhood memories from this summer city.
Grand Haven City Beach
This small town only a few hours from Chicago has amazing rentals that you can do for just even a weekend, great food, amazing scenery and not a ton of traffic - 10 out of 10 for me
South Haven
Walk along the beaches and find the petoskey stones then polish them to highlight their pretty deaigns
Petoskey
Small town shopping with beautiful beaches along Lake Michigan and hour and a half from Chicago
Saugatuck
Welcome to the Tulip city where thousands of people visit to take in the breathtaking flowers and the town has heated sidewalks to make travel in the winter easy for sightseeing
Holland
Origination of Motown records the city now boasts several large music venues, casino and sports teams
Detroit
Welcome to my home town and Beer city! If craft beer is your thing you can visit hundreds of breweries and get amazing food
Grand Rapids