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Mackinac & the Straits Area
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Mackinaw CityJourney to Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Erected in 1892, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse served as a beacon of safety in the Straits for more than 60 years. The castle-like structure, whose design is unique in the Great Lakes, has been restored to its 1910 appearance. On the fully accessible first floor, you'll find period settings and hands-on exhibits that let you test your nighttime navigation skills, light up a miniature Fresnel lens, and try on a lighthouse keeper's clothing.

• Visit Mackinac Island State Park

• Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park

• Hurry to Enjoy Fall on Mackinac Island

• Mackinac State Historic Parks Special Events

• Mackinac State Historic Parks


West Michigan and the Lake Michigan Coast

• Lake Michigan Beachtowns

• Michigan's Adventure Amusement and Water Park

• Michigan's West Coast: Cities, Beaches, Events, Deals

• Southwest Michigan: Beaches, Shopping, Events, Deals

• Muskegon

• Ludington's S.S. Badger - Cross-Lake Ferry


Northern Michigan
Fayette FurnacesExperience life in the late 19th century at Fayette Historic Townsite, Garden
Fayette is one of the nation's premier examples of a 19th century industrial community and company town. In operation from 1867 to 1891, its furnaces produced over 229,000 tons of pig iron to become the second largest producer of charcoal iron in Michigan. The voices and laughter of long-ago residents almost echo through the streets of this deserted town.

• Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center

• Discover the heart and community of Michigan's iron ore heritage. Tour the Michigan Iron Industry Museum.

• Michigan's North Coast - the Lake Michigan shoreline of the Lower Peninsula

• Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan's First City

• Michigan's Year Round Northern Playground


Southeast Michigan

• Detroit
From sun up to sundown, Detroit has something for everyone. There's no better place to experience a real city than in the Motor City.

• The Henry Ford


Other great places

• Explore Michigan's Past by visiting Michigan Historical Museum system

• Arts and Cultural Organizations

• Saginaw Valley

• US-127, the Original Up-North Highway

• State Parks and Recreation Areas Offer Birding Hotspots

• By the Sea

• Island Hopping in Michigan

• Great Lakes Circle Tour



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