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.

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. 

Virtue Cider in Fennville, Michigan (photo courtesy of 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. 

Boats on Lake Huron at Drummond Island on Lake Huron, Michigan (photo courtesy of Visit Drummond Island)

Make a couples getaway to this island in Lake Huron off the coast of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Enjoy swimming, paddling and a wealth of other on-the-water activities.

Goats at Evergreen Lane Farm & Creamery in Fennville, Michigan (photo courtesy of Evergreen Lane Farm & Creamery)

Visit this 40-acre farm and cheese-making operation in Fennville, Michigan, where playful La Mancha goats graze and play. 

Kirtland's Warbler in a tree in Grayling, Michigan (photo courtesy of Kirtland's Warbler Tours)

Catch a glimpse of the rare Kirtland's warbler in Grayling, Michigan, during the species' annual migration north each spring.