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Top Things To Do When Visiting Michigan

  • March 23, 2018
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When tourists think of the top states to visit for vacationing in the United States, the state of Michigan admittedly rarely appears in their short lists.

That being said, the reality is that Michigan should never be underestimated as a tourist destination. As you will soon see, there are a myriad of fun different tourist attractions for you to do in Michigan, both in the northern and southern portions of the state.

Each of these attractions on their own will make your next or first visit to Michigan a memorable experience, and the more attractions you visit, the better.

Here are the top things to do when visiting Michigan:

1 – Visit Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island is a must visit destination for any person who love the outdoors. For one thing, the scenic views from the island are absolutely incredible. There is also a network of different hiking trails for you to explore as well.

But even if you don’t consider yourself to be a big outdoorsperson, there are still a variety of fun things to do on Mackinac Island as well. The art culture on the island is very strong with expansive art shows and party opportunities featuring very talented live performers. All in all, Mackinac Island will be a highlight of any visit to Michigan.

2 – Embark On An RV Camping Trip

Michigan is an absolutely perfect destination for RVers, regardless of whether you want to go on a simple camping trip or on an entire road trip throughout the state. While Michigan may lack tall and expansive mountains, it more than makes up for it with its many forests, hiking trails, lakes, and rivers.

The woodlands of Michigan are truly beautiful and you’ll be able to do everything from fishing to hiking and biking to kayaking and so on. If you are in need of an RV to rent, Outdoorsy.com can easily set you up with some of the best RV and motorhomes in the entire state.

3 – Step Into The Henry Ford Museum

Michigan is well known as the auto center in the United States, so it only makes sense that the state would have a popular museum featuring some of the greatest technological auto innovations in history. Not only does the Henry Ford Museum feature cars, it also features a ‘Heroes of the Sky’ exhibit that features just about everything to do with airplanes and even a “Presidential Limousines’ exhibit as well.

If you would like to learn more about the most innovative technological inventions America has ever put out from the 1700s to the 1900s, the Henry Ford Museum is definitely a place that you must visit.

4 – Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park is located in the northwestern area of Luke Superior near the Canadian border. With an area of four hundred and thirty two square miles, the Park is notable for its beautiful glaciers that formed during the Ice Age in addition to a variety of exotic North American wildlife, including falcons, ospreys, otters, foxes, wolves, and moose.

The Isle Royale National Park is simply one of the most unspoiled natural areas in the United States, can be experienced either through boating trips or through hiking trails. The island is accessed either by plane or by boat.

5 – Detroit Institute of Arts

Last but certainly not least, if you are a very arts oriented person then you will definitely want to check out the Detroit Institute of Arts. This museum is noted for the fact that it features one of the largest art collections in the United States, with a grand total of over sixty thousand different works gathered from artists from North America, Asia, and Africa.

The museum also has drop-in workshops, interactive displays, Arts and Minds Lectures, and a Drawing in the Galleries event.

Visiting Michigan

Hopefully this article has shown you that contrary to what many people think, there is really no shortage of fun adventures to be had in Michigan. At the very least, it’s a suitable tourist destination for you to consider even if you live far away.

But don’t think that the list of fun travel destinations in Michigan is merely limited to the five that we have covered in this article. There are many more memorable tourist attractions throughout the state for you to consider, so don’t forget to continue your research elsewhere.

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