Michigan is home to the most-celebrated landmarks and natural spaces in the country. But there are also a number of under-the-radar places worth visiting, that you, as a local have come to love. Here are just some of those underrated spots that you should not overlook.
- Pigeon River Country Elk Range
There’s something peaceful about witnessing wildlife in its natural element. You can be sure to do that at this location. Check out the video.
- Lake Hudson Recreation Area, Clayton
“Lake Hudson state recreation area beach area” by Dwight Burdette - Own work. Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons Looking for absolute quiet? Check out this peaceful park space - among the least-used near Detroit.
- Tulips in Holland
Facebook Sometimes you need to just and smell the Michigan tulips.
- MSU Dairy Store
Facebook Alumni from that campus in East Lansing swear by this shop’s sweet treats and savory cheeses.
- Alpine Chocolat Haus, Gaylord, Boyne City
Facebook One of Michigan’s best-kept chocolate secret.
- Air Zoo, Portage
Facebook Short for the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, the Air Zoo features 60 historic, military and aerospace aircraft on display.
- Royale Isle
isleroyalewolf.org Visit this island and you’ll be in the company of a preserve for the protection of moose and wolves.
- Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve
Facebook Located on Lake Huron, this sanctuary protects 116 shipwrecked ships. Visitors to this site can check out the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, where they can learn the stories of the 19th and 20th-century vessels.
- Duly’s Place Coney Island, Detroit
Facebook Rough-around-the-edges servers, a colorful late-night crowd, and classic Michigan coneys and looses - what more do you need?
- Drive up M-22
Doug Kerr/Flickr This stretch of highway takes you to several of the state’s wonders, including the brilliance of fall colors, Michigan’s wine country, the Platte River, and the Leelanau Peninsula.
So there you have it, a few places that may not come to mind, but that are no less special to the Great Mitten State. Where are some underrated places that you love? Tell us in the comments below!
“Lake Hudson state recreation area beach area” by Dwight Burdette - Own work. Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Looking for absolute quiet? Check out this peaceful park space - among the least-used near Detroit.
Sometimes you need to just and smell the Michigan tulips.
Alumni from that campus in East Lansing swear by this shop’s sweet treats and savory cheeses.
One of Michigan’s best-kept chocolate secret.
Short for the Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum, the Air Zoo features 60 historic, military and aerospace aircraft on display.
isleroyalewolf.org
Visit this island and you’ll be in the company of a preserve for the protection of moose and wolves.
Located on Lake Huron, this sanctuary protects 116 shipwrecked ships. Visitors to this site can check out the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, where they can learn the stories of the 19th and 20th-century vessels.
Rough-around-the-edges servers, a colorful late-night crowd, and classic Michigan coneys and looses - what more do you need?
Doug Kerr/Flickr
This stretch of highway takes you to several of the state’s wonders, including the brilliance of fall colors, Michigan’s wine country, the Platte River, and the Leelanau Peninsula.
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