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Keep it fresh in Pure Michigan

In Michigan, you can experience the things you love most – whether big or small, pulse racing or chilling, on land or in the water, there’s simply no better place to keep it fresh. For starters, Michigan has the longest freshwater coastline in the USA, touching four of the five Great Lakes. It also has over 48,000 square kilometers of forest and 300 waterfalls waiting to be explored. Visitors will find plenty of places to relax and play year-round – at resort spas, sand dunes, and on bicycles and paddleboards. Make your way along five wine trails, or enjoy a pint in Grand Rapids, known as “Beer City USA.” To really slow down, head north to Mackinac Island, where motorized vehicles are banned and horse-drawn carriages are the norm. Speed it up in Detroit, bursting with cultural cool. It’s the birthplace of Motown and techno music as well as the Ford Model T. Discover all the adventures you could be embarking on right now in Pure Michigan at michigan.org/summerOpens in a new window

Shopping

Browse Michigan-made goods and unique souvenirs on an epic shopping trip.

Sightseeing

Discover stunning Michigan vistas from lakefront lighthouses to waterfall trails. 

Adventure

Let Michigan’s dramatic landscapes inspire your next great adventure.

Grand Rapids

Arts and craft breweries

Wander the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park to find lush botanical gardens, more than 300 sculptures and a summer concert series. Grand Rapids lives up to its “Beer City USA” nickname with 40-plus breweries.

Things To Do:

- The city’s downtown area has more than 150 restaurants and shops, five museums and an assortment of nightclubs and performance venues are located within a 10-minute walk of five top-notch hotels.

- Grand Rapids has been named the best place in the USA to raise a family, and opportunities for all-ages fun range from a classic urban zoo to a dedicated children’s museum.

Marquette

Scenic, outdoor adventure

Located on the forested shores of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Marquette is a four-season destination offering year-round outdoor activities and cultural experiences.

Summers are warm and mild, perfect for hiking, biking, fishing and chasing waterfalls, while autumns are cozy, accented by colorful foliage and hot cups of cocoa.

Winters may be chilly, but that means landscapes covered in snow perfect for fat tire biking, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowshoeing.

And if you would rather leave the hiking boots at home, there are also plenty of cultural activities, live performances and other attractions to enjoy.

Frakenmuth

Michigan's Little Bavaria

Head to this sweet hamlet to experience the best of small-town life, but don’t be fooled: Frankenmuth caters to millions of visitors a year and has rich history, great shopping and tons of culture to explore. With its deep Bavarian roots, this diminutive city looks like a German town and offers everything you’d expect from one, including cultural festivals and Bavarian shops, food and architecture.

Things To Do

- Shop at the world's largest Christmas store.

- Stroll past the public gardens abundant with flowers, take a carriage ride through town, or glide along the Cass River on a passenger paddleboat to experience Frankenmuth’s hospitality and charm for yourself.

Sault Ste. Marie

Explore Michigan's first city

Michigan’s birthplace, Sault Ste. Marie, is a land of vast natural beauty that forms the nexus between countries, lakes and cultures. With a rich history comprised of Native American, French and British influences, the community affectionately known as “The Soo” offers much to see and do.

Things To Do

- Sample fresh caught whitefish, hike to an icy waterfall, stretch out on a pristine beach, or visit historic lighthouses.

- Soak up the architecturally significant structures and spend an evening enjoying a lively nighttime scene that includes gaming, concerts, dining and a brewery.

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