I came across a blog post with things to do in all 50 states, but I was a little upset by the lack of things to do in my home state! I guess you really have to visit or live here to get the full extent. So I've put together just a few fun things to do around the state :)
1. Michigan= The Great Lakes State. If you come here, you MUST visit at least one of the Great Lakes! Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie (although it doesn't directly touch the state), and Superior. HOMES.
http://www.michigan.org/news/michigan-s-great-lakes/
2. Parks. We have a ton of State parks and Metro Parks. In the Macomb County area, Stony Creek Metropark is one of my favorites. Close to home, but you get the sense of escaping suburban life. There is so much to do, don't miss out :)
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr
http://www.metroparks.com/
3. Sledding! Yeah, yeah. Michigan is mostly flat. But you can always search for a good sledding hill! That is, IF it decides to snow. (The weather here is wack.)
http://www.sledriding.com/Michigan.html
4. Carnival. Each February, Michigan Technological University in the Upper Peninsula, holds its annual Winter Carnival. While it is mostly a mid winter break for the students, they have AMAZING ice sculptures and snow scenes that the students create. It is definitely something worth driving a million hours for!
http://www.mtu.edu/carnival/
5. Mackinaw Bridge connects the mainland mitten to the UP. No matter what time of the year you go, it's fun. Also be sure to check out some of the shops, restaurants, history, and Mackinaw fudge when you visit! :)
http://www.mackinawcity.org/
6. Apple Picking. Michigan is home to many farms, many family owned. There are a lot of things to do- pick your own apples, fruit, and pumpkins, hay rides, haunted houses, petting farms, homemade cider and donuts, and SO much more. It's always a blast to visit in the fall.
http://www.michiganfarmfun.com/index.php?option=com_mtree&Itemid=3
^ You can search by the area you are in. For Macomb County area, I recommend Blake's :)
7. Bike Trails. What better way to view the scenery than on your bike? There are trails everywhere, you just have to search for ones in your area.
http://www.michigan.org/biking/
8. Sand Dunes. The dunes are one of the most amazing spots to visit in the state! They truly are breathtaking! Whether you are spending the day on the beach or exploring the dunes in a dune buggy, this is a great vacation for ALL ages :) If you visit a tourist spot such as Silver Lake, you will not run out of fun opportunities!
http://www.thinkdunes.com/
9. Restaurants. With so, so many different cultures here, you will turn around and find so many different options to dine. We have everything. Really. (Okay, well we are still waiting on Skyline and Goldstar! ;) )
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g28943-Michigan.html
10. Frankenmuth. Frankenmuth is a tourist spot filled with excitement, shopping, and bursting with culture. In the same area are Bronner's, Christmas Wonderland, and also Birch Run, a large outlet mall with a ton of brand name stores :)
http://www.frankenmuth.org/
http://www.bronners.com/
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=82
11. Last but not least, DETROIT! There is so much to do in the city of Detroit and Metro Detroit, where do I even begin :) If you are a sports fan, you have to check out Comerica Park, Ford Field, and the Joe Louis Arena. If you like museums, there is the DIA, Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum, Detroit Science Center and Children's Museum, Detroit Historical Museum, and more. There are many, many, many restaurants- I especially LOVE Mexican Town! There are the casinos- Greektown, MGM, and Motor City. There's a great nightlife scene, clubs and bars, and music shows and concerts! Ballets and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra are always fun. If you do visit Detroit, be sure to ride on the People Mover :) So, so, so much to do, you will have a great time!
http://www.visitdetroit.com/
