10 Unmissable Things to Do in Mackinac Island
Plan your car-free adventure to Mackinac Island with our guide to the area’s best outdoor activities and family-friendly attractions.
Category: Michigan
Michigan travel guides covering Detroit, Mackinac Island, Traverse City, the Upper Peninsula, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and the Great Lakes shoreline — car-free Mackinac Island logistics, UP waterfall-and-Pictured-Rocks trips, Traverse City cherry-and-wine season, and the four-Great-Lakes coastline that gives Michigan more freshwater shore than any other state.
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Is Detroit Safe? Here’s What To Know
Explore the revitalized Motor City’s incredible music history and art scene with confidence by reviewing essential neighborhood safety protocols before visiting Detroit.
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26 Best Things to Do in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Trade ordinary midwestern downtowns for massive world-class botanical sculpture parks and heavily concentrated craft brewing districts with twenty-six incredibly fun activities scattered across Grand Rapids.
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27 Best Things to Do in Michigan & Places to Visit
Navigate incredibly far beyond standard midwestern automotive manufacturing history to experience massive freshwater Great Lakes shorelines and deeply isolated upper peninsula wilderness with twenty-seven exceptionally engaging activities scattered across Michigan.
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Chicago vs Detroit: What’s Better to Visit?
Chicago gets the hype. Detroit earns it differently — lower costs, rawer culture, and zero tourist crowds fighting you for a table.
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35 Best Things to Do in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit gets written off more than almost any city in America. Every time I’ve visited, I’ve left wishing I had more time.
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11 Best Things to Do in Troy, Michigan
Troy sits just north of Detroit with 87,000 residents, Fortune 500 offices, and a surprisingly solid list of things to do for any type of traveler.
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The Best Time to Visit Mackinac Island by Season
Planning a trip to Mackinac Island? Learn the best time to visit this car-free Michigan gem, from romantic spring getaways to family-friendly summer adventures, stunning fall colors, or serene winter escapes.