Michigan Vacations

Michigan vacations can be a fun and exciting vacation spot for the whole family. It could even be quite educational with it being rich in history.

Historic Monroe County has a saturated heritage of Native American lore. Monroe County is the leading county for registered historic and prehistoric sites in Michigan. It is home to the Battlefield for the 1812 Massacre and an ancient Indian burial ground.

On your Michigan vacations, another hot sight seeing vacation spot is Mackinac Island State Park. This 1,800-acre park was originally established in 1875. It has distinctive stone formations such as the Arch Rock and Sugar Loaf that are under the towering cedar and birch trees. There are dozens of intertwining paths that make for wonderful sight seeing either by foot, bike, or horse drawn carriages.

If lighthouses are your fancy, there are over 115 for you to get a gander at on your Michigan vacations. Being the only state that borders four of the Great Lakes, lighthouses are in abundance. Several are open to the public after being restored. Big Bay Point, Sand Hills, and Whitefish Point are now bed and breakfasts.

Muskegon is one of Michigan's beach towns. It offers 26 miles of sandy beaches along Lake Michigan. Full of culture and history Muskegon has many historic points of interest, a Word War II Landing Ship Tank and submarine, and many lighthouses. For a more cultural experience, you can visit the Frauenthal Theatre, the Museum of Art, or the Muskegon County Museum. It is also home to many summertime cultural events you can explore on your Michigan vacations.

On your Michigan vacations, you can enjoy the waters of the Great Lakes all around. From the East to the West, Michigan is full of historic ties and cultural events. You might even be driving down a seemingly country road and see a race track pop out of nowhere.