Michigan

The Great Lakes State offers mile after mile of shoreline to explore, from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to travel destinations such as Traverse City and Mackinaw Island. Make a trip to the Upper Peninsula for incredible outdoor experiences or map out a beer tour that hits some of the country’s most famous craft breweries. Head to Detroit for professional baseball, basketball, football and hockey as well as incredible museums such as the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in neighboring Dearborn.

Elk at Gaylord City Elk Park in Gaylord, Michigan (photo courtesy of Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau)

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. 

SkyBridge Michigan at Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, Michigan (photo courtesy of Boyne Mountain)

With 415 acres of skiing terrain, this resort in Boyne Falls, Michigan, provides a welcoming home base for both autumn excursions and snowy-season adventures. 

Group riding in vintage Model T at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan (photo by E.E. Burger)

Opened by Henry and Clara Ford in 1929, this destination in Dearborn, Michigan, preserves history and highlights innovations that changed the world.

Pizza with tomatoes and herbs from Cloverleaf Pizza in Detroit, Michigan (photo courtesy of Cloverleaf Pizza)

This Eastpointe, Michigan, spot has been serving up the Motor City’s signature pizza style for decades, and it’s still operated by the family who founded it.

Interior of Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit, Michigan (photo by Matt Shuert)

Visit Detroit, Michigan, to see America’s oldest aquarium: a beautifully preserved building that houses a collection of 182 aquatic species.

Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan at sunset (photo courtesy of Saugatuck Douglas Area Convention & Visitors Bureau)

Visit this dune-covered stretch of shoreline in Saugatuck, Michigan, that is among the most famous in the Great Lakes State. 

People on retro donut boats on a donut boat rental in Saugatuck, Michigan (photo courtesy of Retro Boat Rentals)

Visit Saugatuck, Michigan, and rent one of these whimsical, easy-driving boats that can hold up to 10 passengers and are perfect for lake or river cruising.

Automotive Hall Of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan (photo courtesy of The Automotive Hall of Fame)

Explore the evolution of the automobile in Dearborn, Michigan. This museum showcases the car’s impact on society and celebrates the greats of auto racing. 

Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan (photo courtesy of Crystal Mountain)

Enjoy a wealth of outdoor adventures at this resort where the chillier seasons still offer plenty of opportunities to get outside. 

Reach For The Sky Canopy Walk in Tipton, Michigan (photo courtesy of Hidden Lake Gardens)

Walk 65 feet above the ground in Tipton, Michigan, on suspended wooden bridges that provide great views of the fall foliage.