7 Wonders Of The World That Are Actually Right Here In Michigan

Michigan is vast in land and beauty - both natural and man-made. The Great Lakes are an endless source for recreation and for the state's economy. In fact, just about every aspect of our lives in the Mitten are intertwined with lakes Michigan, Superior, Huron, and Erie, whether via the water itself, the massive engineering feats we've overcome to work with it, or the geological formations on their shores that inspire true awe.

And with that in mind, we bring you the 7 Wonders of the World that just so happen to be right here in the state of Michigan.

1. Great Lakes

They're the largest concentration of fresh water on the planet.

Lake Erie

We're surrounded almost completely by them, whether it be in southeast Michigan near Lake Erie...

Lake Huron

Or up toward the Thumb by Lake Huron....

Lake Michigan

Or on the west side, on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Lake Superior

And of course, Up North and the UP, in proximity to Lake Superior.

2. Mackinac Island

It's one of the most popular tourist destinations as an island paradise, free of cars and resembling a simpler time.

3. Mackinac Bridge

The suspension bridge - commonly known as Big Mac - opened in 1957 to connect the Upper and Lower peninsulas (with Mackinaw City on the south and St. Ignace to the north). It's the world's 16th-longest suspension bridge and the longest in the Western hemisphere.

4. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Extending 42 miles along the shore and covering 73,236 acres, this magnificent lakeshore is made up of sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes waterfalls, and forest.

5. Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore

Situated along the northwest coast of Lake Michigan, this national treasure is regularly touted as one of the most beautiful places on earth.

6. Soo Locks

This parallel set of locks enables ships to travel between Lake Superior and the other Great Lakes.

7. Tahquamenon Falls

The falls are located in the aptly named Tahquamenon Falls State Park, the second largest state park in Michigan. They're also commonly called "Rootbeer Falls" because of their golden, frothy coloring. They're the second most voluminous vertical waterfall east of the Mississippi River.

Really puts things into perspective, doesn't it? Tell us, if you were to choose the seven wonders of Michigan, what would they be?