24 destinations that will make you fall in love with Michigan

Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville
The art park is 30 acres of sculpture filled land including 1.6 miles of hiking trails to explore manmade and natural beauty. (Photo via Instagram, @schuster671)

Kitch-iti-kipi, Manistique
Previously named ‘Mirror of Heaven’ by the Native Americans, Kitch-iti-kipi is Michigan’s largest spring that has a constant temperature of 45 degrees fahrenheit, so it never freezes and can be enjoyed during any season.
(Photo via Instagram @stephanietyszkiewicz)

Mouth of the Two-Hearted River, Newberry
A campground sitting on Lake superior at the mouth of a river surrounded by sites that will split your heart in two.
(Photo via Instagram, @kristifitts)

Lac La Belle, Grant Township, Michigan
Lac La Belle doubles as a lake and a small community. With actual mountains surrounding the town, it’s a popular place to hike in the summer and snowboard in the winter, and no matter what, capture unparalleled views.
(Photo via Instagram, @zachjordan_)

Dow Gardens, Midland
Gardens, a conservatory, history attractions, and pieces of artwork fill the Dow Gardens, making it a perfect place to spend the day and keep busy.
(Photo via Instagram, @htr326)

Caberfae Peaks, Cadillac
Caberfae Peaks is a downhill ski area but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until winter to visit.
(Photo via Instagram, @annmarie_1014_)

Isle Royale, Eagle Harbor Township
Isle Royale is the largest island in Lake Superior and the second largest island in the Great Lakes. There are hiking trails and great views, making it one of the most gratifying experiences of isolation and separation from everything going on back in The Mitten.
(Photo via Instagram, @audreyroseoverbey)

Slayton Arboretum, Hillsdale
This spot, nestled next to Hillsdale College, features the most beautiful parts of Michigan’s outdoors. Complete with walking trails and a children’s garden, it’s the perfect place to spend a day outside.
(Photo via Instagram, @isaparell)

Grand Haven Pier, Grand Haven
No matter which season you visit, the Grand Haven pier offers sweeping views of nature in all its glory.
(Photo via Instagram, @ecnonren)

Headlands International Dark Sky Park, Mackinaw City
The stars are hard to see with all of our light pollution, but this dark sky park stretches 550 acres without a street lamp in sight, exposing the brightest stars and sending you into space.
(Photo via Instagram, @chrstphjmyr)

Arcadia Dunes, Arcadia, Michigan
Arcadia Dunes double as part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes birding section. With 15 miles of trail to explore the dunes and neighboring forests to explore, Arcadia provides a stellar place for mountain biking and hiking.
(Photo via Instagram, @lisazook)

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Ontonagon, Michigan
Michigan’s largest state park has miles of wilderness, rivers, and hiking trails, and the options for adventure are endless.
(Photo via Facebook, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park)

Silver Lake State Park, Mears
Surrounded by Lake Michigan, sand dunes, and forests as far as the eye can see, Silver Lake State Park is the perfect getaway to hide in serenity.
(Photo via Instagram, @silverlake_sp)

Pictured Rocks, Munising
Sitting on the majestic shore of Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks stretches 42 miles long and appears to reach the sky. It’s the perfect reminder that the world is bigger and more beautiful than we’ll ever understand.
(Photo via Instagram, @svorpag)

Michigan’s Tunnel of Trees, M119, Emmet County
Long walks on the beach? How about long drives through the trees? M119 is shadowed by a tunnel of trees for 27.55 miles for an easy on the eyes, mind-clearing drive.
(Photo via Facebook, Tunnel of Trees)

Turnip Rock, Port Austin
Located at the shores of Lake Huron in Port Austin, this beautiful large stone gets its shape from becoming separated from the main land from water erosion and you can only get there by boat and kayaks. On top of this rock, there are very large 20’ high trees.
(Photo via Turnip Rock official travel page)

Belle Isle Conservatory, Detroit, Michigan
Resting between the Detroit - Canada border, the Belle Isle Conservatory gives us a taste of the old Detroit. With beautiful plants stretching 982 acres, it’s a breath of fresh air in the bustling city.
(Photo via Instagram, @caleal71)

Alger Underwater Preserve, Munising
Home to some of the state's best shipwreck tours, this is a place to witness some things that never escaped the Great Lakes, to wonder what could have been, and to see the beauty in destruction.
(Photo via Flickr, James Gillard)

Lost Lake Woods, Lincoln
Getting lost in this northern Michigan spot is never a waste of time.
(Photo via Instagram, @cvandergraaf13)

Torch Lake Michigan, Antrim County
Torch Lake stretches longer than any other inland body of water in Michigan with a continuous flow of water for 19 miles. Known for its clear water with a splash of turquoise it’s perfect for every aquatic adventure you had in mind.
(Photo via Instagram, @detroitinvaderz)