Posted in Michigan June 21, 2015 by

14 Things That Everyone In Michigan Absolutely Loves

When it comes to things to love about Michigan, there are plenty of opinions. The food, of course (Coneys, Vernor’s, Better Made, pasties, craft beers, local wineries), can be up for debate. Same goes for the temperamental weather (I, for one, can’t stand the winter, while others can’t wait for first snowfall.) So what can we agree on? Here are a few things that just about everyone in Michigan agrees are great.

14) Our commercials

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life. While we continue to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, please take proper precautions or add them to your bucket list to see at a later date. If you know of a local business that could use some extra support during these times, please nominate them here: onlyinyourstate.com/nominate

I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t just love the way the state is boasted through the Pure Michigan campaign. And with Tim Allen as our own personal spokesman, I can’t really act suprised.

13) Meijer
"Meijer-Midland-MI-July-16-2006". Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
Sure we have Walmarts, Targets, and other discount big box stores, but there's something unique about Meijer. Maybe it has to do with its Michigan roots.
12) Our Universities
"AngellHall2010" by AndrewHorne - Own work. Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Whether you're a U of M fan, MSU follower, or graduated from the many other public and private universities here, there's a special kind of pride that goes with being a Michigan alma mater. Pictured here, Angel Hall at the University of Michigan.
11) Recycling our bottles and cans
Steven Depolo/Flickr
11) Our bottles and cans have the highest return rate in the nation, meaning more money for returning deposits.
10) We get to use our hands as a map
Facebook
It also means our state is probably the most recognizable in the country, in terms of shape.
9) Our Lakes
"Miners Castle, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore" by Charles Dawley from Petoskey. Cropped and color-corrected 2008-07-29 by Daniel Case - Miners Castle - Pictured Rocks National Park. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
We're not the Great Lakes State for nothing. Pictured here, Miners Castle at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior.
"Brucesky". Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
Lake Huron. Another reason we are proud to be the Great Lake State.
8) Sand Dunes
"Silver Lake Dunes Michigan 2" by Dale Fisher, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Digital Visual LibraryImage pageImage description pageDigital Visual Library home page. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
Yes, we have beaches, and yes they are filled with spectacular sand dunes, such as the Silver Lake Dunes, pictured here.
7) Fall Colors
"Fall Colors" by Sujit kumar - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
We have the advantage of enjoying a colorful show every fall, when the leaves start to turn.
6) Cider Mill Season
Facebook
We love this time of year, when we can sample fresh-pressed cider with donuts and maybe grab a pumpkin for Halloween.
5) We love our vast countryside
"Cattle Grazing on a Dairy Farm Freedom Township Michigan" by Dwight Burdette - Own work. Licensed under CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Pictured here, cattle grazing in Freedom Township.
4) As well as our cities
Jason Mrachina/Flickr
Detroiters in particular have a lot of love for the Motor City, pictured here.
Jack Amick/Flickr
Grand Rapids. We have more than just Detroit to be proud of.
3) Mackinac Island
ellenm1/Flickr
Sure, we love our cars, but we also love that there's a special place here where we can leave them behind while we vacation.
2) Joann's Fudge of Mackinac Island
Facebook
And where there's Mackinac Island, there is bound to be fudge...Mmmm
1) Our legacy in music is second to none
Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons
It's no wonder they decided to put the Motown Museum in Michigan.
Wikipedia
Aretha Franklin among others called Michigan their home.

These, of course, are just a few things we can think of off the top of our heads. What do you think is unarguably something that everyone in Michigan loves? Tell us in the comments below!