Quick Travel Guide: 11 Things to Do in Michigan

Michigan is known for its pristine beaches, lush forests, and some succulent varieties of berries and cherries. While majority of the state is adorned with forests and woods, it’s also one of the leading industrial areas in the United States. The state also covers some of the well-known lakes that includes Superior and Michigan lakes. Tranquil and fascinating lake islands are also a great location where tourists can enjoy the magnificent nature.

Here we have a few tips for the new travelers on what are the things to do in Michigan.

Quick trip to the Belle Isle

Better known as the “gem of Detroit”, you know the real worth of it as you visit the Isle. This conservatory is a perfect place to spend an entire day at the Nature Zoo, the aquarium, and the swimming beach.

Ferrying to Mackinac Island

Travellers can take a quick ferry to the island that offers a time machine feeing to its visitors. Here the tourists are sent back to an era without any cars, buses, or other vehicles.

Hit the Sleeping Bear Dunes

This lakeshore offers the “mountains of sand for the sand lovers. It’s a spectacular landscape full of freshwater beaches, forested islands, and more.

Horse Riding in Michigan

           

Horse Riding is one of the most popular things to do in Michigan. It takes you to the state’s equestrian trails that are perfect for both for the first-timers and the experienced riders.

Shopping at the Eastern Market

When it’s time for shopping, visiting the Eastern Market is worthwhile. It’s one of the oldest and the largest public markets in the US that runs year-round.

Don’t Miss the History Center

For the history lovers, the Historical Museum System is not to be missed. Located in Lansing, the museum is the right place to know the story of Michigan starting from the prehistoric colonists to the 20^th century.

Dine at Founders

Founders is rated among the top craft brewery in Michigan by a scientific case study in 2017. Considering it’s still going well you can try a drink and even dine a day at this place.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

 

Located on the shores of the Lake Superior, this mysterious shore is known for its copper and the iron rocks. Hiking is common here through a mix of mountains, forests, and dunes.

Michigan State Capital

Existing since 1879, it was established on the Capitol building in the Washington DC. Although it’s still used by the government, it’s also a tourist attraction that offers insights on the building history, architecture, and the current activities inside, to the visitors.

Lights and Music at the Electric Forest

If you are an ardent music lover, the Electric Forest Festival is a must-visit. It’s a 5-day event with one-weekend included that focuses on multi-genre such as, electronic and jam band genres.

Visit the Fischer Building

It’s an architectural genius in Detroit designed by an architect named Albert Kahn in 1928. It was once equal in stature as the Eiffel Tower is to Paris.

Stephen Moses is an experience freelance writer for HorseWeb Horses for Sale, classifieds of  horses for sale in Michigan