12 Fascinating Spots In Michigan That Are Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale

Discover magical and enchanting spots in Michigan that feel like stepping into a fairy tale.

There's no denying that Michigan's got plenty of magic in it. The natural beauty will have you feeling like you're in an enchanted forest. Our landmarks will take you to another time. Here are some spots around Michigan that will have you swearing that you're in a fairy tale.

12) Dinosaur Gardens, Ossineke

Feel like you're stepping back into a land before time when you walk through this wooded area that features some prehistoric company.

11) Belle Isle atrium, Detroit

Enter this secret garden and you'll get that Jungle Book feeling.

10) Greenfield Village, Dearborn

You'll immerse yourself in our nation's history when you visit Greenfield Village. Henry Ford created this 83-acre space to showcase some of our greatest historical figures. You'll find Thomas Edison's laboratory, the courthouse where Abraham Lincoln practiced law, and the home of Noah Webster (author of the first American dictionary).

9) Frankenmuth

Your imagination will fill with wonder when you arrive in this quaint, European-style town.

8) Mackinac Island

No cars, horse-drawn buggies, and the old-timey shops here will have you imagining you've landed in another era.

7) Cranbrook Gardens, Bloomfield Hills

About a 30-minute drive outside of the bustle of Detroit is where you'll find the tranquil grounds of Cranbrook Gardens.

6) Curwood Castle, Owosso

If this doesn't look straight out of a storybook to you, I wanna what kinds of storybooks you read as a kid.

5) Eighth Precinct Police Station, Detroit

Can you believe this was a police precinct? Looks more like a scene out of Sherlock Holmes.

4) Near Paw Paw

Nothing more enchanting than a quiet forest amid the mist.

3) Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore

There's something so awe-inspiring about a covered bridge.

2) Tahquamenon Falls

The water looks so mystical.

1) Wagner Falls

And here too... In fact, every fairy tale should have a Michigan waterfall in it.

Truly enchanting, huh? Tell us though, where are some of your favorite storybook places to visit in Michigan?

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