1. Visit a Lighthouse

Did you know Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state? With over 60 lighthouses statewide, don’t leave the state without climbing to the top of one!

• “Wine” Down

Enjoy a winery and brewery tour by bike! Cycle the Leelanau Trail and visit wineries right off the trail, or choose to go to downtown Traverse City for a brewery tour. To learn more about different tour options, visit their site.

• Explore the Wild

Do you enjoy seeing wild animals up close and personal? Visit Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek or Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto.

•  Join the Navy for a Night

Stay overnight aboard the USS Silversides Submarine Museum, credited with sinking 23 major Japanese ships during World War II. It’s considered the US Navy’s most successful surviving submarine.

• Ride a Windmill in Holland

The Nelis’ Dutch Village located in Holland, Michigan, features a top-notch petting zoo and various rides, including a giant Wooden Shoe Slide, a 1924 carousel, and “Harry’s Windmill Ride,” a 45-foot-tall Ferris wheel that will make you feel like you’re riding on the sails of a windmill.

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1. Catch a Film at Northern Michigan’s Cherry Bowl Drive-in

Twenty minutes west of Traverse City, this drive-in has been showing first-run double features since 1953. To check out current film showings and hours, visit their website.

• Visit Mackinac Island

Sitting in Lake Huron between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, Mackinac Island State Park features trails, woods, and the limestone Arch Rock formation. Whether you want to play golf, check out diverse dining, or visit historical sites, visitors have found this national landmark to be the ideal vacation spot for centuries.

• Awaken the Sleeping Bear

If you enjoy the outdoors, then visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire, Michigan. Visit the Glen Haven Village or the Maritime Museum, or just trek up the Dune Climb. On the hot days, dip your toes in the tranquil Loon Lake.

• Explore the Les Cheneaux Islands

Thirty miles northeast of the Mackinac Bridge, these 36 islands provide sheltered channels, bays, and a historic harbor area for boaters and explorers. The base towns of these islands include Cedarville and Hessel, historic port towns offering art galleries, restaurants, and a boat-building school. Guides lead paddle trips at sunset during the summer, and winter trips combine snowshoeing with other traditional regional fun.

• Visit a Top-rated Brewery or Winery

Although most popularly known for its pristine fresh water, northern Michigan also offers top-notch local beer and wine selections. For a list of breweries and wineries in the area you should try, check out this site.

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