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1. Mackinac Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Ann Arbor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Holland

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4. Traverse City, Michigan

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5. Lansing

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6. Tecumseh

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7. Grand Rapids

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8. Frankenmuth

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9. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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10. Kalamazoo

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11. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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12. Mackinac Island State Park

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13. Mackinac Bridge

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14. Sugarloaf Mountain

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15. Great Lakes Bay Region

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16. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive

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17. Manistee, Michigan

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18. Petoskey Area

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19. Escanaba

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20. Isle Royal National Park

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21. St. Ignace

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22. Detroit

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23. Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary

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24. Thorne Swift Nature Preserve

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25. Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Michigan offers outstanding scenery, beaches, resorts, water parks, fabulous food, great family activities, and gracious historic architecture, making it a perfect destination for discerning vacationers.
  • Popular Michigan weekend destinations include Mackinac Island, Holland, Frankenmuth, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids.
  • In spring and summer, you can explore the world’s longest freshwater coastline and enjoy outstanding water sports on the many inland lakes.

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