The summer is right around the corner. And that means you’ve got some Michigan exploring to do. So, where to go? We’ve got some ideas to help you get started right here.
- Belle Isle, Detroit
Mike Boening Photography/Flickr Ride bikes, play softball or soccer, picnic, or lounge by the beach. It’s all on the island park.
- Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills
Joy VanBuhler/Flickr The meticulous grounds of this educational and cultural institution are the stuff of peace and tranquility.
- Frankenmuth
Todd Van Hoosear/Flickr Come for the year-round Christmas shopping, enjoy the world famous fried chicken, and take in the old world European feel of town.
- Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Kari/Flickr Acres upon acres of gorgeous greenery, flowers, and of course, incredible statues.
- Henry Ford Museum
John Kannenberg/Flickr Learning about our nation’s history really can’t get more fun than exploring the exhibitions at the Henry Ford.
- Holland State Park
vxla/Flickr Because there’s nothing like a Michigan beach during the summer.
- Lake of the Clouds
Rachel Kramer/Flickr Head up to the Porkies and become one with nature.
- Mackinac Island
Joey Lax-Salinas/Flickr An excursion to Mackinac Island takes you back to a simpler time.
- Sleeping Bear Dunes
Rachel Kramer/Flickr Now wouldn’t a hike around the dunes be the perfect exploration?
- Tahquamenon Falls
George Thomas/Flickr Make sure to bring plenty of bug spray. Once you overcome the skeeters, you’ll have a blast taking in nature.
This is pretty every Michiganders’ bucket list. Tell us, what are some of your favorite memories of these places?
Mike Boening Photography/Flickr
Ride bikes, play softball or soccer, picnic, or lounge by the beach. It’s all on the island park.
Joy VanBuhler/Flickr
The meticulous grounds of this educational and cultural institution are the stuff of peace and tranquility.
Todd Van Hoosear/Flickr
Come for the year-round Christmas shopping, enjoy the world famous fried chicken, and take in the old world European feel of town.
Kari/Flickr
Acres upon acres of gorgeous greenery, flowers, and of course, incredible statues.
John Kannenberg/Flickr
Learning about our nation’s history really can’t get more fun than exploring the exhibitions at the Henry Ford.
vxla/Flickr
Because there’s nothing like a Michigan beach during the summer.
Rachel Kramer/Flickr
Head up to the Porkies and become one with nature.
Joey Lax-Salinas/Flickr
An excursion to Mackinac Island takes you back to a simpler time.
Now wouldn’t a hike around the dunes be the perfect exploration?
George Thomas/Flickr
Make sure to bring plenty of bug spray. Once you overcome the skeeters, you’ll have a blast taking in nature.
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