Michigan

The state of Michigan is a wonderful place to explore on a vacation, and offers many wonderful choices for the discerning tourist. Whether you enjoy outdoors activities such as boating, swimming and hiking, or prefer learning about historical places or even Native American culture, the Mitten State is a great place to come see.

Michigan is known as The Great Lakes State, and is surrounded by the five magnificent Great Lakes. Therefore, a visit to the state of Michigan simply has to involve a visit to one of these wonderful lakes and coastlines. Michigan is also famous for having an upper and lower peninsula; the upper peninsula of the state of Michigan is famous for its rustic charm and breathtaking natural surroundings, including many miles of beautiful forests and wildlife. If you decide to visit Michigan, you really should take a trip over the Mackinac Bridge and into the upper peninsula of the state to truly experience something special.

There's more to Michigan than its envious natural beauty and coastlines, though; Michigan also boasts major cities like Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Bay City and Kalamazoo which all have interesting sites to check out. Thanks to this state's many interesting cities, you are sure to find something to suit your fancy. Go to Detroit, Michigan to see where Motown music and the auto industry was born. Stop by Grand Rapids, Michigan for its fascinating downtown shopping and historical furniture manufacturing. Or stop by Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered to be one of the most eclectic cities in the state. Ann Arbor boasts the University of Michigan, and a very unique downtown with excellent dining and shopping opportunities.

As you can see, the state of Michigan truly has something for everybody; it is a great place to vacation.

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