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Welcome to Michigan, your four season Great Lakes vacation destination -- a land of sparkling blue waters, and warm hospitality. Wherever you stand in the Michigan you’re within 85 miles of one of the Great Lakes, and an inland lake or stream is no further than six miles away. With that kind of access to waterways, stop standing; step into a canoe and start paddling!

Step back in time throughout Michigan and experience the spirit of its pioneers and their significant contributions on land and water. Lighthouses are favorite historic sites for most visitors and Michigan's maritime history is celebrated in many coastal areas with museums and tours.

There is also a wealth of other intriguing points of interests to experience in the Great Lakes State including noteworthy battlegrounds, picturesque bridges, historic churches, farms, forts, homes of the auto barons, famous inns, mines, theatres, and more. You can trace the history of Michigan's Underground Railroad, or walk the grounds of Fort Mackinac constructed by British soldiers during the American Revolution.

Lake trout, brown trout, walleye, salmon, steelhead and bass—these are just some of the fish populating our Great Lakes and our 11,000 inland lakes and streams. Whether its charter fishing, sport fishing, or a leisure day on the banks, you're sure to get a great catch in Michigan.

Discover Michigan golf and see first hand why Golf Digest selected Michigan as the twelfth best golf destination in the world. Michigan is home to more than 1,000 golf courses and many world-class golf resort facilities. Experience our breathtaking vistas, lush fairways and blue waters, which leave golfers anxious to play again and again. Michigan is America’s Summer Golf Capital.

Michigan. Great Lakes… Great Location… Great Vacation.

Cities & Towns in Michigan

  • Lansing
Michigan

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