The Ultimate Michigan Travel Guide - A Couple Days Travel

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The Ultimate Michigan Travel Guide

Nothing is as Purely Michigan as a visit to the Great Lakes State to take in the beautiful blue expanses of the lakes around every corner. But what else is there to do in this amazing Midwestern state? Meet friendly people, visit amazingly hip cities, vast expanses of National Forests, and of course, travel miles of lakeshore. As our home state, Michigan will always have a special place in our hearts. But objectively speaking, it is also an amazing place to visit. With tons of growing towns and a burgeoning tourism industry, keep reading to create your own marvelous Michigan vacation with help from our travel posts. We know you’ll enjoy visiting Michigan as much as we do!

Our Top 4 Things to do in Michigan

Upper Peninsula Waterfalls: The U.P. has some of the most amazing waterfalls on earth. We love exploring them – and they are everywhere.

Mackinac Island: A quiet island with no cars, but plenty of fudge and fun. What could be more fun?

The Great Lakes: Whether you explore Lake Huron, Lake Michigan or Lake Superior, there is a beach for everyone in Michigan.

Traverse City: From cherry tasting and wine drinking to exploring amazing natural beauty like Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City is a great place to spend a weekend.

Summer in Michigan is our favorite time of year. And with water everywhere it makes perfect sense! Don’t you want to visit Michigan when you can fully enjoy those Great Lakes with some swimming, boating, and fishing.

However, fall in Michigan is wonderful too. With acres and acres of designated forest lands, the fall color change in Michigan is beautiful. With lakeshore on one side of you and a forest on the other, there really isn’t a better place to visit in the fall.

Winter can be nice too if you’re interested in winter activities like snowmobiling and ice fishing. With all of the wilderness lands in the U.P. there is plenty of space to play in the snow.

Admittedly, spring in Michigan isn’t great. It’s wet and can be brutally cold.

Know Before You Go

Currency and Budget:

The currency used in Michigan is the US dollar. You’ll find that credit and debit cards are widely accepted throughout the state. Visa, Mastercard and Discover are the most common. Cash is also widely used.

The prices in Michigan are inexpensive compared with other US areas. Hotels average between $80-$150. Meal prices average from $10-$30 depending on type of restaurant.

Language:

The official language of the U.S. is English and it is spoken widely in Michigan.

Getting Around:

Michigan lends itself well to a road trip or a city stay. With attractions spread out and few major airports, traveling by car is the best way to see things. Also, city stays in big towns like Detroit, Traverse City, and Grand Rapids are another good idea. In towns like this, you can easily get around using ride sharing.

Michigan has one major airport in Detroit. There are many small airports and you can find great deals into these airports. However, most people fly into Detroit and travel throughout the state via car.

Safety:

Michigan is a relatively safe place to travel. Petty crime like theft can occur, especially in popular tourist destinations so keep an eye on your belongings. Cell service and civilization can be difficult to find in remote areas like the upper peninsula so make sure to pack a paper map.