Marvel At More Than 60 Sculptures At Michigan's Most Magical Ice Festival This Winter
Jackie Ann
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Winter festivals always bring out the magic in Michigan. Don’t let this winter pass you by without paying a visit to the charming little town of Plymouth. This tiny but mighty town of fewer than 10,000 residents puts on an enchanting winter ice festival in Michigan, and it’s for one weekend only! Here’s everything you need to know.
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Check out some news footage about the Plymouth Ice Festival in Michigan in this video from Click On Detroit:
Have you had the opportunity to visit the winter ice festival in Michigan? Share a story or two in the comments. Visit the Plymouth Ice Festival website for more information, and don’t forget to follow the Plymouth Ice Festival on Facebook so you can stay up to date on any special events taking place that weekend.
You never know what winter in Michigan has in store. Whether this is your first winter in the Mitten State or you’re a seasoned pro, you may want to brush up on our ultimate survival guide for winters in Michigan.
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What are some things to do in winter in Michigan?
From a Michigan ice festival to visiting a Christmas town, there are so many interesting things to do once winter arrives. Here are some things to do in winter in Michigan to get you excited for cold-weather fun:
- Echo Valley Winter Sports Park, Kalamazoo, MI: If you love the outdoors, even in the winter, you'll love the adventures you can have at this cool sports park. What is a sports park? Imagine all of your favorite winter activities and throw them into one easy-access area. From ice skating on a 43,000-square-foot ice rink to snow tubbing down a big hill, or tobogganing down a steep snow-covered slope at 60 MPH, it's a day full of fun. Perhaps the best part about spending time in the snowy outdoors is coming inside for hot cocoa at the on-site cafe.
- Mackinac Island: This charming island on Lake Huron is a popular warm-weather destination, but when the snow flies it becomes a winter wonderland. Since no cars are allowed on the island, it is very peaceful and quiet in the wintertime. Once Lake Michigan freezes over, you can get to the island on snowmobiles, or if the water is still open, you can take the ferry. It is a wonderful location to cross-country ski, snowshoe, or cruise around the island on a fat tire bike.
- Wild Lights, Detroit, MI: A Michigan winter brings with it the magic of Christmas. One of the best places to enjoy holiday lights is at the Detroit Zoo. There are millions of lights throughout the zoo with around 500 individual displays. Imagine a world filled with light from the trees to animal figurines to a light-filled tunnel you can walk through.
These three ideas are only the tip of the iceberg - here are 18 wonderful things to do in Michigan during the winter. Another fun suggestion is going on a scavenger hunt on Mackinac Island!