Michigan Vacations, Michigan Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

The 26th state to be admitted to the union of the United States, Michigan consists of two peninsulas seperated by the Straits of Mackinac. The Lower Peninsula is shaped like a mitten (ask a Lower Peninsula person where they live will elicit a corresponding point on the hand), while the Upper Peninsula was awarded to Michigan from the "Toledo War" dispute. One cannot mention Michigan without mentioning the Great Lakes, four of which border the state (Michigan, Superior, Huron, Erie and Ontario). The state is also known for the birthplace of the automotive industry, leading universities, agricultural products and its forests. The majority of the population resides in the lower half of the state, namely Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing and Grand Rapids. One can find the world class museums (The Henry Ford, Detroit Institute of Arts), casino gambling, Frankenmuth (Christmas decoration shopping), the headquarters of Kellogg Cereal Co. (Battle Creek), nature preserves and its abundance of beaches. Detroit, the largest city in Michigan, is going through revitalization, with a new riverfront, stores, restaurants and recreation.

In contrast, the western coast of Michigan is a peaceful place of quaint coastal towns and white, sandy beaches along the azure waters of Lake Michigan. Two popular destinations are the Sleeping Bear and Saugatuck Dunes. Visit Frankfort, Charlevoix, Petosky and the peaceful wine growing regions centered on the Old Mission and Leelanau Pennisulas.