Michigan

Get ready to taste the goodness of Pure Michigan

Michigan's food and drink scene is both diverse and delicious. Detroit is known for its iconic Coney dogs and deep-dish pizzas but fine dining opportunities are everywhere. The state boasts a thriving craft beer scene, with Grand Rapids dubbed "Beer City USA". The wine in Traverse City rivals the finest producers in Europe for quality. Farm-to-fork culture was born in Michigan; especially in the Upper Peninsula. Michigan's culinary offerings reflect its agricultural richness and cultural diversity.

Explore Michigan’s rich history and civil rights
Michigan's history is rich and varied, the Native American legend of The Sleeping Bear Dunes in Traverse City is a fine example. Detroit is closely associated with more modern pivotal moments in civil rights. Not only putting the world on wheels, but the City was also central to the civil rights movement; advocating for social justice and labour rights and hosting significant events like the 1963 Walk to Freedom led by Martin Luther King Jr. Did we mention Native Americans?  The Anishinaabe who called the region home, pre-dated European exploration by thousands of years.

Experience Michigan’s extraordinary outdoors with diverse activities and epic adventures
With more freshwater coastline than any other state in the United States and lakes that feel like oceans; this is nature in full colour. Fresh powder is a skier’s dream and Michigan is the place to find it; remember this is the birthplace of snowboarding. Water sports and adventures by the shore, hiking and biking trails, or simply spending time on the myriads of beautiful beach towns; The Great Lakes State is everything the outdoor enthusiast could ever want.

Celebrate Michigan’s cultural heritage through music, cuisine, arts, and more
Michigan hosts a variety of vibrant festivals and events throughout the year. The Detroit Jazz Festival celebrates world-class music and attracts thousands of fans. In Traverse City, the National Cherry Festival showcases the region's cherry harvest with delicious treats and family-friendly activities. The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival features stunning blooms and charming parades. Ann Arbor's Art Fair is a must-visit for art enthusiasts, while the Great Lakes Environmental Festival promotes conservation and sustainability. These events highlight Michigan's rich culture and community spirit.

Michigan’s lakeshore sentinels each have their own unique look and story
Michigan can claim many things and one of those is that, with around 130, it is the state with the most lighthouses. Along its 3,200 miles of shoreline, they are worth a visit. Many are open for tours and others are home to bed and breakfast lodging or museums. Fine examples are Mission Point in Traverse City built in 1870, where you can climb the tower or browse the museum, or the Big Red in Holland, which is best viewed from the State Park.

Tick Michigan’s iconic attractions off your bucket list
Start in Detroit; visit the Home of Motown, Hitsville USA, and the studios where all the famous artists such as Stevie Wonder recorded, experience the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, and sit in the very bus Rosa Parks made her protest. Ride a Model T Ford around Greenfield Village, visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and take a sand buggy around the stunning geological features. Drink wine watching the grapes grow in one of the superb wineries or eat cherry pie in Traverse City, the Cherry Capital of the World. Ride in a horse and carriage on Mackinac Island; where motorised transport is banned.