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13 Winter Events and Activities Across Michigan to Check Out

Got your snow tires on? Here are 13 can’t-miss winter events and activities across Michigan that are worth a road trip this season. Charlevoix Bridge Drop Enjoy...

Inside The Mill at Zehnder Park, Frankenmuth’s New Boutique Hotel

Zehnder's of Frankenmuth is bringing an old flour mill on the Cass River back to life. In 1848, just a few years after Frankenmuth was...
The Festival Theatre is the main venue, opening in 1953 for the festival’s inaugural season.

Stratford Is for Theater Lovers: A Weekend Trip to Canada’s Renowned Cultural Haven

 Bury me in the public square in Stratford, Ontario!Is that too dramatic? That might be because I’m still buzzing from my second trip to...
Starting in December, Detroiters will have an easier time getting to Grand Cayman, giving them more time to spend with the stingrays and at enchanting tiki bars.

Detroit to Grand Cayman: Paradise is Now a Nonstop Flight Away

Running through the airport and dodging children while praying you don’t trip over your skirt is never a great way to start a vacation,...
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A Day Trip to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Over the past 30 years, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids has surprised and delighted more than 15 million visitors from...

7 Ways to Be a Better Human in the Great Outdoors

From kayaking the crystal-clear waters of McCarty’s Cove to hiking the picturesque, 47-mile Iron Ore Heritage Trail, it’s no surprise that tourism is responsible...
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What’s New on Mackinac Island

Although Mackinac Island is known for being a historical town, with roots dating back more than 400 years, that doesn’t mean you can’t expect...

Michigan Sand Dunes Worth A Visit

Michigan has the largest collection of dunes on a freshwater coast in the world. They are visible from space and take up more than...
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Editor’s Letter: Tourism in Michigan

A springtime conversation with a recent Detroit transplant got me thinking about how we do summers in Michigan. “I hear everyone goes to northern...

An Insider’s Guide to Michigan’s Lake Towns

Northwest CharlevoixLowdown: Located on an isthmus between Lake Michigan, Round Lake, and Lake Charlevoix, bisected by the Pine River along U.S. 31, which heads into...

The Best of Michigan’s Beach Towns

Thanks to our Great Lakes, there's no shortage of Michigan beach towns to visit. These towns throughout the state have made waves among national...

Enjoy Big-City Vibes at Otis Harbor Springs

Downtown Detroit’s renaissance has brought countless modern bars, cozy cafés, and extravagant hotels with it, all developed with the Midwestern hospitality Michiganders have grown...

14 Cool Airbnbs and VRBOs for Rental in Michigan

Summer is almost here, but it's not too late to plan a getaway. Luckily, Michigan is home to over 22,000 vacation rental listings across...

A Sneak Peek at Frankenmuth’s First Luxury Boutique Hotel

In 1848, just a few years after Frankenmuth was founded, the Hubinger brothers built a flour mill on the banks of the Cass River, an energetic waterway....

Local Company Helps You Explore the ‘Edge of the World’

Anyone who has researched hiking in Patagonia is likely familiar with the W-Trek, a five-day hike across Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park. But...

Two Grecian Getaways to Explore on Your Next Vacation

Most visitors to Greece make a beeline for the Cyclades islands, charmed by the whitewashed buildings silhouetted against the sapphire sea and the buzzy,...

Where to Go for a Caribbean Escape

Go off-the-grid at eco-luxe resort Secret Bay in unspoiled Dominica For those who dream of traveling to undiscovered destinations, the Caribbean likely doesn’t come to...

What the New Michelin Green Guide Means for Detroit

If the Lions' and Tigers’ historic runs weren’t enough to be excited about this year, Detroiters just got another reason to celebrate — Detroit...

Local Ghost Hunters Share Their Top Michigan Haunts

For most people, a haunted museum in the middle of the woods is a reason to stay away from those woods. But not for...

Detroit Gets Its First Michelin Green Guide

If the Lions’ and Tigers’ historical runs weren’t enough to be excited about, Detroiters just got another reason to celebrate — Detroit is receiving...

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