Most People Don't Know These 11 Treasures Are Hiding In Michigan
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Serena Maria Daniels
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We go about our daily lives without really enjoying the hidden treasures that abound in Michigan. It’s really a shame because we could be exploring them and learning a little something new about the great Mitten.
That’s OK, we forgive you. In fact, we’ve come up with a few places you may have overlooked all these years. Go ahead, check ’em out.
Did you know that Detroit is home to the world's oldest operating jazz club? That's right; Baker's has been going strong since 1934.
Situated at the bottom of Miners Castle at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore are these hidden caves, accessible only by kayak.
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This small village of about 1,100 also happens to be home to the Magic Capital of the World. It all started in 1925 when magician Harry Blackstone bought property there.
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The now abandoned town of Fayette was once a busy industrial center point, where iron smelting ruled. Now known as Fayette Historic State Park, visitors can see a true-life representation of life in Upper Peninsula Michigan in the 19th century.
Situated alongside the Detroit River, this haunting base is said to be a burial site for Native Americans centuries ago. The site still stands strong though, if not a bit spooky.
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It's like walking into an old-school video arcade on steroids.
Venture to Irish Hills and you will come across a long-forgotten roadside attraction that looks like an abandoned set for Jurassic Park. Vacant since 1999, the Prehistoric Forest roadside attraction is still home to many gigantic and weathered dino statues.
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Back in the day, the Great Lakes were a very big deal because of their capacity for allowing trade ships to pass through their massive waters. In no other area was that more apparent than in Lake Huron, known as Shipwreck Cove, where hundreds of ships traversed on their way to other parts of the United States and Canada.
Billed the "World's Largest Christmas Store," you'll find absolutely everything for your holiday needs - all year round.
This storybook garden space is filled with whimsical sculptures and lush greenery.
So, have we piqued your interest yet? Tell us, where are your favorite hidden spots that everyone should put on their radar?
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