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1. Mackinac Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
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2. Michigan Science Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Boyne Mountain Resort, Michigan

Category: Unique Accommodations
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4. The Detroit Institute of Arts

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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5. Detroit Zoo, Michigan

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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6. Fort Mackinac

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7. Belle Isle Park

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8. Frankenmuth

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9. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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10. The Henry Ford

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11. Great Lakes Bay Region

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12. Hiawatha National Forest

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13. Holland State Park

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14. Isle Royale National Park

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15. Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan

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16. Port Austin Kayak and Bike

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17. Michigan's Adventure

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18. Mount Bohemia

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19. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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20. Silver Lake State Park

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21. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

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22. Tahquamenon Falls State Park

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23. Forest Dunes Golf Club

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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24. University of Michigan Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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25. Warren Dunes State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Michigan is the 10th most-populous state in America and is home to the city of Detroit, best known as the center of the American automobile industry, which offers a wide variety of historic and cultural attractions. More than 11,000 inland lakes are scattered across Michigan's mainland region and Upper Peninsula, which are connected by the Mackinac Bridge and offer the largest freshwater coastline of any American state.

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