Area Attractions

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Featuring towering sand dunes, beautiful beaches, and scenic overlooks along Lake Michigan, perfect for hiking, swimming, and enjoying sunset vistas.

Mackinac Island

A charming island with Victorian architecture, horse-drawn carriages, and no motor vehicles, offering historic sites, biking, and delicious fudge.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Known for its colorful sandstone cliffs, pristine beaches, and waterfalls along Lake Superior, offering boat tours and hiking trails for stunning views.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Home to one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River, with Upper and Lower Falls, hiking trails, and kayaking opportunities.

Traverse City

A vibrant city known for wineries, breweries, cherry orchards, and the scenic Old Mission Peninsula, offering a mix of cultural and outdoor experiences.

Charlevoix

Nestled between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix, featuring sandy beaches, historic architecture, and the unique Earl Young Mushroom Houses.

Mackinaw City

A charming town at the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, offering access to Mackinac Island, Colonial Michilimackinac, and the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse.

Petoskey

Known for its beautiful waterfront, boutique shops, art galleries, and the famous Petoskey Stone, a fossilized coral.

Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail

Scenic wine trail offering numerous wineries and vineyards, known for cool climate varieties, with opportunities for wine tasting and exploration.

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

Located at Whitefish Point, showcasing the maritime history of the Great Lakes, with exhibits on shipwrecks, lighthouses, and maritime artifacts.

Soo Locks

Engineering marvel in Sault Ste. Marie, allowing ships to navigate between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes, offering observation platforms for visitors.

Munising

Gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, offering boat tours, kayaking, and nearby waterfalls such as Miners Falls and Munising Falls.

Keweenaw Peninsula

Known for copper mining history, scenic drives, and outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking and mountain biking.

Fayette Historic State Park

Preserved ghost town on Lake Michigan's shores, once a bustling iron smelting community, with restored buildings and industrial history exhibits.

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Michigan's largest state park, offering miles of hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and camping opportunities in pristine wilderness.

Isle Royale National Park

Remote island park in Lake Superior, accessible by ferry or seaplane, offering backpacking, kayaking, and wildlife observation including moose and wolves.

Charlevoix Mushroom Houses Tour

Guided or self-guided tour of whimsical Earl Young Mushroom Houses, unique architectural gems resembling something out of a fairytale.

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Renowned arts institution in Interlochen, offering world-class performances including concerts, theater productions, and art exhibitions.

Ludington State Park

Beautiful state park on Lake Michigan's shores, featuring sandy beaches, hiking trails, and the Big Sable Point Lighthouse, ideal for camping and outdoor activities.

Fishing and Outdoor Recreation

Abundant opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, skiing, snowmobiling, and more in the region's vast forests, lakes, and rivers.