16 Places In Michigan You Must See Before You Die
Highlights must-see places and activities in Michigan for a state-specific bucket list.
Most of us have a buck list for life: graduate college, get married, start a family, see the Eiffel Tower, see all 50 states. But what about a bucket list for our home state of Michigan? Sure you've probably done some of these things without even thinking about it. But there are plenty of others that you still need to try or make sure your children and grandchildren try sometime in their lives. Here are our picks for some of the best must-see places in Michigan!
16) Drive up M-22
This stretch of highway takes you to several of the state's wonders, including the brilliance of fall colors, Michigan's wine country, the Platte River and the Leelanau Peninsula.
15) Snowmobile Up North
It's not only a fun way to get around, it's literally a way of life in the UP! Pictured here, a snowmobile rider in beautiful Cedarville Bay.
14) Spend the entire day on any of the Great Lakes
Enough. Said.
13) Bike the entirety of Mackinac Island.
A fun and scenic adventure!
12) Go to a Detroit Lions game on Thanksgiving
Bucket list worthy!
11) Climb to the top of Sleeping Bear Dunes
The view is other-worldly.
10) Go to Grand Rapids for ArtPrize
It runs from September 16th to October 3rd, 2021. Make sure to check out their website for more details!
9) Indulge in Paczki on Fat Tuesday
In many a Polish neighborhood, like Hamtramck, for instance, Paczki Day is such a big deal that people often take the day off work to party. Count us in!
8) Go to a game at "the Big House" at the University of Michigan.
Trust us, you've not felt energy like this until you've been to a stadium packed with 100,000 fans. It's amazing!
7) Take a Ford Rouge Factory Tour
Make sure to check out their website for more details, including operating hours.
Address: 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, Michigan, 48124
6) Go to Isle Royale
Seriously, it's one of the most remote parts of the state, and it's literally a secluded island on Lake Superior. Talk about peace and quiet!
5) Eat freshly-picked Michigan cherries
They are so, so juicy.
4) Hunt for Petoskeys, Michigan's very-own state stone
You'll want to start your own collection!
3) See all the tricked-out hot rods at the Woodward Dream Cruise
The next one is being held on August 21st, 2021.
2) Make it a point to cross the Mackinac Bridge, AKA the "Big Mac"
Such a marvelous structure to see (and cross).
1) Gaze at the wonder that is the Aurora Borealis up north
A rare but magnificent sight!
Craving some more must-see places in Michigan? Check this list out for more ideas!
Tell us, how many of these things have you checked off your bucket list?
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