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Distance: 148 miles Time: 3 hours, 24 minutes Stop #1: Find a Petoskey Stone: Make your way to Orchard Beach State Park in historic Manistee for some beach combing (and follow these tips to find a Petoskey stone). Other popular beaches nearby where there are Petoskey stones aplenty include Empire Beach and Leelanau State Park [...]
Driving a big rig down some of these quaint small town streets can be a challenge, if downright impossible. Take the toad or choose to park on a side street or grocery store parking lot so that you can walk into town. Driving Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Distance: 85.3 miles #1: Hillsdale The [...]
Northeast Michigan has some of the most breathtaking scenery in the state, and you don’t need to compete with lots of people to appreciate it. This driving tour doesn’t take you along a long stretch of Lake Huron’s coastline, but you’ll be able to enjoy its sparkling splendor from the road, from the beach, and [...]
Sometimes, Mother Nature just doesn’t cooperate and you need to keep the family indoors. And sometimes, an indoor experience might be just what the doctor ordered. There’s no better place to spend time than in the southeast region of Michigan, the historic and cultural center of the state. If you’re more of a hands-on person, [...]
Love a good glass of wine? Then head to the southwest region of Michigan, one of the state’s most popular tourist areas. It’s hard to beat the small towns situated amidst dazzling antique shops, scenic beaches, and rolling vineyards. The ideal backdrop for a movie, to be sure, and one of the highlights is visiting [...]
When it comes to scenic drives in northern Michigan, the 116-mile M22 is at the top of the list. It was voted America’s Best Scenic Autumn Drives by USA Today in 2015. It is truly splendid in the fall, with the changing colors and the cool weather that makes you want to get cozy and [...]
The southeast region of Michigan is most known for its cities and factories. Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and all of their associated suburbs are full of hustle and bustle, congested streets, and art and culture. But in this fine state, the outdoors still beckons – and city architects have made sure that there is plenty of [...]
Mileage: 14.8 miles Driving Time: 25 minutes Tucked in the corner of the state’s little finger is an otherworldly place surrounded by natural beauty and Native American legend. The area in and around Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is nothing short of incredible, and the quaint towns that sprung up around it are truly charming. [...]
Distance: 8 Miles Driving Time: 21 Minutes This regional tour is a blend of driving and walking, as the first stop begins a few miles north of the city of Kalamazoo, while the rest can be walked once you get into town. Kalamazoo is home to Kalamazoo College, a vibrant art scene, several museums, and [...]
Distance: Less than 1 mile Walking time: 15 minutes For somebody who appreciates real quiet and solitude – the town population is fewer than 300 – but still likes being near basic amenities and within easy driving distance of other natural and manmade attractions in the Thumb Region, Port Hope is an ideal spot to [...]
