Hit the Road: Michigan

Surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes, home base to many automobile and agricultural resources, and in no shortage of unique and fun experiences – Michigan is a state that’s proven it’s trip worthy.

With a Best Western Hotel and Resort to call home base, here are several must-sees in Michigan to add to your itinerary:

Go into Town

Grand Rapids

Food and agriculture are Michigan’s third-largest industry, so it’s no surprise that farmers’ markets and craft breweries have become a staple to the city. Guests can tour the 80+ breweries in “Beer City” through brewery tours and ale walks. And to balance the taste of sipping on a cold beer, you’ll need to grab a bite of local produce and treats at one of the many available seasonal farmers’ markets. And once you eat and drink your way around town, make sure to burn off calories by staying active; canoe or kayak through downtown Grand Rapids or perhaps walking throughout the 158-acres of the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Muskegon

In Michigan, no matter where you go, you’ll find easy access to a shoreline, with some of the best located in Muskegon. Twenty-six miles of Lake Michigan beach, including a nationally certified clean beach – Pere Marquette Park, and over 60 miles of trails to tackle on foot or bike – you don’t have to go far to adventure out. Try Hart-Montague Trail State Park or Lakeshore Trail. And if venturing out without the extra work is what you seek, there is plenty of waterfront dining. From Lake House Waterfront Grille to Mylan’s Waterfront Grille – you can catch beautiful sun rays without the huffing and puffing.

Get Outside

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Ready for some beachfront views unlike anything else? Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore gets its name for a reason – sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, deep forests, and wild shorelines. The majestic Lake Superior hugs the park’s coastline and creates stunning views while also feeding into the park’s ecosystem. Visitors can hike, paddle, and kayak along the shore, picnic, and sightsee.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Thought nothing could top Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s view of Lake Superior – here comes views of Lake Michigan at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. With over 60 miles of beaches, bluffs with incredible views, lush forests, and clear inland lakes, we don’t blame you if you never leave. Adventure awaits with 100 miles of trails – many that run along the lakeshores – to vast sand dunes on top of towering headlands.

Things to Do

• Visit Holland –Holland, Michigan, that is. Known for its Dutch culture and heritage, Holland is home to a whimsical and beautiful Dutch Village. Here guests can walk up a five-story Dutch windmill, see the creation of traditional Dutch wooden shoes, and relish in the food, music, and experiences. Plus, it’s a must-visit for its annual spring Tulip Festival
• Imagine picking your own fresh cherries, sweet strawberries, or crisp, delicious apples. You can at one of the state’s many apple and cider mills in the state. Take a bite fresh from the picking, or perhaps create something unique from what you have gathered. And during the fall and winter seasons, most of these farms convert to pumpkin patches quipped with corn mazes and seasonal treats to snowy, festive Christmas tree farms. It’s an experience fit for all.

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