Posted in Michigan May 10, 2015 by

These 10 Awesome Places In Michigan Are A Must This Summer

Summer for Michiganders is a special time. We often endure brutal winters, followed by endless potholes and unimpressive springs. So we do our best here to take advantage of as much as possible when temperatures surpass 70 degrees. Here are some things we Michiganders try to keep in mind when the summer months approach us.

10) We do NOT talk about winter...
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...Because we don't want to be reminded of the hardships of surviving sub zero temperatures and overwhelming roads of snow...
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... So we try to only surround ourselves with the beauty of summer beaches, such as this one on Lake Michigan.
9) Frozen custard is Michigan's answer the the average ice cream shop...
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... As pictured here, with Erma's Frozen Custard.
8) Gardening is a summertime right of passage...
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... As is shopping at farmer's markets like here in Lansing...
... And urban farming, as pictured here at the Harvesting Earth Education Farm in Flint, is redefining cities all over the state...
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7) Our baseball is also a major summertime draw...
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... Such as West Michigan White Caps Games...
... Or Tigers Games at Comerica Park in Detroit.
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6) Enjoy our lakes and rivers...
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There's just so much to enjoy about our state's waterways... Whether it be our lakes... Pictured here, Lake Michigan...
Our rivers, such as Platte River, pictured here...
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5) And our fishing... The Great Lakes are known for the lake fish that come out of them...
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... Such as walleye.
... And our Lake Erie Perch
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4) Boating... Being surrounded by some many waterways, it's no surprise that we are so connected to boating culture.
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3) Outdoor patios... We Michiganders live for the outdoor patio. It's a place where we can enjoy a meal or drink in the comfort of the Michigan summer heat.
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La Dolce Vita, Detroit
The Ravens Club, Ann Arbor
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Boathouse Traverse City
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2) Jobbie Nooner
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Situated in Lake Saint Clair, this now homage to nudity was originally created as a ditch day of sorts for the
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1) Paddle Boarding
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Stand up paddling boarding has gained popularity in recent years as more Michiganders are finding ways to utilize the many waterways that are at our ready.
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So, we think these are some of the traditions that Michiganders try to uphold during the summer months. Please, share with us your favorite Michigan summertime traditions.