7 Fall Adventures in Michigan
Walks through the treetops, craft cider sips, a look at grazing elk and more are on the bill this season in the Great Lakes State.
In the Alpine-themed downtown of Gaylord, Michigan, there is plenty of fun to be found, but 1 mile north of the heart of town, visitors will find the city-owned elk heard. The 40 elk, along with sika and fallow deer, roam the 108-acre space, and autumn is a great time to see the herd, as it is their most active time. Watch as they try to rub the velvet from their horns or as they munch on the corn and hay provided by the city’s public works crew. Enjoy a look at these creatures from three different viewing sites, as well as other adventures this season including craft cider sips, scenic hikes, treetop walks and much more.
Reach for the Sky Canopy Walk
Walk 65 feet above the ground in Tipton, Michigan, on suspended wooden bridges that provide great views of the fall foliage.
Greenfield Village
Opened by Henry and Clara Ford in 1929, this destination in Dearborn, Michigan, preserves history and highlights innovations that changed the world.
Virtue Cider
Enjoy award-winning craft cider at this Fennville, Michigan, spot that was opened by a former brewer at Goose Island Beer Co. in Chicago.
7 Lighthouse Adventure
The lighthouses along Michigan’s northeast shoreline have helped guide more than a century’s worth of sailors. This driving tour follows nearly 78 miles of U.S. Route 23.
The Whitney
Get into the spirit of Halloween at this 52-room mansion in Detroit, Michigan. Completed in 1894 it now houses an award-winning restaurant.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
This Paradise, Michigan, park on the state’s Upper Peninsula is known for its famous root-beer-hued waterfall.
Gaylord City Elk Park
This wildlife park in Gaylord, Michigan, offers three public viewing areas where travelers can catch a glimpse of the community’s city-owned elk herd.
Story:
Gracie Metz
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Weekend Guides