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Best Places to Visit in Michigan

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Traveling to the great lakes state soon? Here are the best places to visit in Michigan including cities, activities, unique Michigan experiences and more.
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Cities to Visit

Visit some of the best cities in Michigan with this list of places to go.

 
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Ultimate weekend guide to Detroit includes what to do, where to stay, and more.
The Perfect Weekend in Detroit
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The ultimate weekend guide to exploring a section of Michigan's upper peninsula including the famous Kitch-iti-kipi spring.
Weekend in Michigan's Central Upper Peninsula
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Ludington Michigan is a beautiful town on the Lake Michigan Coast filled with sand dunes, lighthouses, and trails to explore.
5 Reasons to Love Ludington State Park in Michigan
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Explore lighthouses, sand dunes, quaint cities and more on this Lake Michigan road trip.
THE PERFECT WEEKEND GETAWAY TO MICHIGAN'S WEST COAST
 
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This itinerary includes things to do in Michigans eastern upper peninsula like Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Tahquamenon falls, Whitefish Point and more.
Perfect Weekend in Michigan's East Upper Peninsula
 
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Visit Traverse City and go on a wine tour of some of the most popular wineries in the country.
Traverse City Hotels, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do
 
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The most famous island in the country - there are no vehicles on the island, so you must get around by horse carriage or bike.
Mackinac Island
 
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Ann Arbor is a great place to visit in Michigan.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
 
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Chase the waterfalls in Munising, and check out Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore while you do.
Munising, Michigan
 
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Adorable lake town that has fun shops, delicious restaurants and is fun to walk around.
21 AMAZING Things To Do In Petoskey, Michigan

Things to do in Michigan

There are so many things to do in Michigan it can be hard to choose, here is a start.

 
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Instagrammable places in Detroit you don't want to miss on your visit to Michigan.
25 Instagrammable Places in Detroit for a Photoshoot
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If you're visiting Michigan in the winter, be sure to check out the holiday festivities in Detroit.
Enchanting Things to Do in Detroit for the Holiday Season
 
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Tahquamenon falls is perhaps one of the most unique waterfalls in the country with it's redish orange hues.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Michigan's Best Kept Secret
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If you're visiting Michigan in the fall, checking out as many cider mills as you can is a must. You'll find everything from the traditional cider and donuts to jellies, salsa, fresh fruits/veggies, homemade goods and more.
Top 13 Best Cider Mills in Michigan
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Michigan's fall colors are a sight to see, especially up in the UP.
Fall Color Tours in Michigan | The Best Scenic Road Trips
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Michigan has thousands of miles of trails for biking and hiking. Take advantage of being on the great lakes with these incredible bike trails.
6 Best Great Lakes Bike Trails
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is on the west side of the state located on Lake Michigan.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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Visit the botanical gardens at Cranbrook, just a 30 minute drive north of Detroit.
Must See Historic Botanical Gardens at Cranbrook
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The best food that can only be found in Michigan.
8 Must Try Michigan Foods
 
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Half-Day Fun Pass: Kayak, Bike and SUP Rental in Traverse City
2025 Half-Day Fun Pass: Kayak, Bike and SUP Rental in Traverse City - with Reviews
 
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Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula by Traverse City.
2025 5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula - with Reviews
 
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raverse City's Original Kayak, Bike & Brew Experience
2025 KaBrew: Traverse City's Original Kayak, Bike & Brew Experience
 
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Go see a Red Wings hocky game while in Detroit!
2025 Detroit Red Wings Ice Hockey Game Ticket at Little Caesars Arena - with Reviews
 
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Go on a treat tour and discover all the delicious desserts Detroit has to offer.
2025 Downtown Detroit Donut and Pastry Adventure
 
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Take a cruise along the Detroit River and enjoy the views of the city.
2025 75 Minutes Detroit River, Belle Isle Breeze Electric Cruise
 
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Check out a Tigers game while in Detroit if you visit in the spring/summer.
2025 Detroit Tigers Baseball Game Ticket at Comerica Park
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Explore the best of what Detroit has to offer on this tour of the city.
2025 Best Downtown Detroit Historical Walking Tour
 
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Visit one of the many lighthouses of Michigan.
2025 Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Admission (Mackinaw City)
 
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Take a cruise to see the "Mighty Mac" Mackinac bridge.
2025 Mackinac Bridge Cruise (Mackinaw City)
 
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Explore the college town of Ann Arbor with a scavenger hunt to find all the hidden gems of the city. Keep an eye out for the fairy doors!
2025 Self-Guided Ann Arbor Scavenger Hunt: Ann Arbor Adventure
 
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See if you can find all the fairy doors in Ann Arbor, there are dozens!
Fairy doors Locations TOUR MAP in Ann Arbor
 
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See a show at the Filmore in Detroit.
The Fillmore Detroit

Places to Stay

Michigan is a large state with tons of places to stay, but here are some of the more unique and botique places.

 
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Visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes? Check out these unique places to stay while you do!
10 Unique Places to Stay | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park
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These are the best more unique places to stay in Detroit Michigan.
10 Unique and Enchanting Hotels in Detroit
 
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Another unique place to stay in Detroit.
The Inn on Ferry Street - Detroit
 
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Charming hotel in a beautiful setting.
Stafford's Bay View Inn - Traverse City