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02-14-2008, 08:33 PM
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What to see in Michigan?
We are going to spend two weeks in Michigan this summer.We go to a different state each year and this year is Michigan.We have seen pictures of the lakes and think they are just awesome,cannot wait to see.Can you folks give us some nice sites to see in Michigan?...Thank you very much.
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02-14-2008, 08:57 PM
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Traverse City and Macinac Island/ Bridge. Both are in the upper part of the lower penninsula..
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02-14-2008, 09:01 PM
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Wow! If you are planning on spending two weeks are you staying in one place or do you move around and really "do" the state. Some of the great things to see or experience might include:
Soo Locks
Mackinaw Bridge and Mackinaw Island
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Saugatauk (sp)
Fred Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids
Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
University of Michigan and Michigan State University campuses
State Capital (great tour)
Traverse City and the cherry orchards/wineries
Frankenmuth and Bronners Christmas Store
Detroit and the Ren Cen
Holland
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02-14-2008, 09:04 PM
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Trolls hate me.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kos
We are going to spend two weeks in Michigan this summer.We go to a different state each year and this year is Michigan.We have seen pictures of the lakes and think they are just awesome,cannot wait to see.Can you folks give us some nice sites to see in Michigan?...Thank you very much.
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In the weather forum you just said you just moved from "Mohawk Michigan located in the Keweenaw". So just what are you looking for, if you lived in the Keweenaw you have seen more than pictures of the lakes.
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02-15-2008, 12:57 PM
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there are many gorgeous places to visit in Michigan, and our summers are incredible - perfect temperatures 70s-80s.
i have lived and explored here my entire life, here are some must-sees
*the state's west coast - grand haven to the top (stops along the way in empire, cross village, traverse city, petoskey area)
*leelanau peninsula
*torch lake
*Copper Harbor
*Beaver Island
*The Au Sable River (perfect for canoeing and tubing) around the Mio area
*Detroit - Motown museum, Tigers game, the international jazz festival, comerica tastefest, etc. Also, Windsor, Ontario (right across the bridge) is nice
*The Irish Hills area in south central Michigan is beautiful)
*Ann arbor has some nice summer events
*Oscoda
..... the list goes on. Come and enjoy our beautiful state!
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02-16-2008, 10:57 PM
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If you make it to the UP you should check out the Pictured Rocks. Take the boat tour, it's worth it.
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02-17-2008, 07:06 PM
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If you or anyone you know has access to a boat, that'd be great. Michigan boasts over 11,000 inland lakes (the most in the U.S.,) plus being surrounded by four out of the five Great Lakes. Also Traverse City and the wineries.
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02-18-2008, 06:45 PM
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The rivers of the far western Upper Peninsula
Hike the Black and Presque Isle rivers in the far western Upper Peninsula. Go to Bond falls, the pictured rocks, and the waterfalls around Munising. Hike the beaches along the north shore of Lake Michigan near Manistique.
Traverse City is nice when there are no tourists around, but during the summer all you can see are people, cars, and motels.
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02-18-2008, 07:24 PM
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Greg, are you from TC?
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02-19-2008, 12:49 AM
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Check out Grand Haven. It's a nice little tourist town that can be fun during the summer. You can walk all over the place and fish off of the dock by the lighthouse.
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