The 7 Places You Absolutely Must Visit In Michigan This Spring

The Great Lake State is beautiful in all four seasons but when winter is coming to a close, Michiganders are desperate for some sunshine. Spring is perhaps the best time to visit popular tourist spots because the summer crowds haven’t arrived yet and you can get yourself some much-needed vitamin C. Grab your planner and we’ll help you decide what spring attractions in Michigan you should visit.

1. Mackinac Island

Before the summer tourists arrive, visit Mackinac Island in spring for all the beauty with fewer crowds. Go on a carriage ride or rent a bike and pedal around the island. Remember to visit the two beautiful butterfly houses, the library, and famous Arch Rock. Before taking the ferry back to the mainland, grab yourself some delicious fudge to eat on the ride home.

2. Bunny Train - Coopersville

Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, the Bunny Train is fun for the whole family. This Easter, climb aboard the Coopersville & Marne Railway vintage train, which travels between Coopersville and Marne with the Easter bunny herself on board! The 90-minute ride will give you beautiful spring views and you can experience riding on an old-fashioned locomotive.

3. Tulip Lanes - Holland

One of the best ways to experience Holland’s world-famous Tulip Time festival is by driving through the Tulip Lanes. Since Tulip Time takes place in May, there is a good chance rain might spoil your plans for walking through the tulips or watching a parade. Instead, pile into the car and grab yourself some ice cream at Captain Sundae before driving through the beautiful tulip lanes in historic Holland.

4. The Fairy Trails - Traverse City

For a completely free attraction this spring, visit The Fairy Trails at the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park. Not only will you be able to see beautiful spring blooms at the botanical gardens, but you can also explore a trail with delightful fairy houses.

5. The University of Michigan Museum of Art - Ann Arbor

Speaking of free, did you know there’s an admission-free art museum in Michigan? We all know that rain is imminent in the spring, so plan a rainy-day activity at the University of Michigan Museum of Art. With more than 20,000 works of art that represent more than 150 years of history, there is something for everyone at this educational museum.

6. Belle Isle Aquarium - Detroit

Did you know that Michigan is home to the oldest continually operating public aquarium in North America? Belle Isle Aquarium is the perfect place to visit on a rainy day in Detroit. The architecture is exquisite and so is the collection of underwater creatures on display inside.

7. Mesick Mushroom Festival - Mesick

You can cross mushroom hunting off your bucket list when you visit the Mesick Mushroom Festival. Mesick is the mushroom capital of the United States and boasts the rare and highly desirable morel mushroom. This is an old-fashioned festival with activities for kids, a parade, and delicious food.

Do you have a favorite place in Michigan that you love to visit in the spring? Let us know by submitting a nomination form and we may write about it.