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Tahquamenon Falls State Park - The park embraces two waterfalls, the Upper Falls—one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi—and the Lower Falls, a series of five smaller falls cascading around an island.
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Detroit - Known for its cars and music, the city is also home to the Monument to Joe Louis, "The Fist." The sculpture, dedicated to the professional boxer, is sited in Hart Plaza.
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Grand Haven State Park - Sunset at the Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Light, with the Entrance Light in the background.
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Lake Michigan
- One of the five Great Lakes of North America (and the only one located entirely within the US), Lake Michigan has many bays and beaches—all fabulous vacation destinations.
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Holland - Holland isn't nicknamed "The Tulip City" for nothing. Known for its Dutch heritage, visit Holland during May for the spectacularly colorful Tulip Time Festival.
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Lansing - Dating back to 1878, the Michigan State Capitol building features an impressive rotunda and inner dome. A highlight is the ceiling display of eight muses painted in 1886.
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6 / 31 Fotos
Porcupine Mountains State Park
- The mountains, affectionately known as the "Porkies," embrace the scenic Lake of the Clouds. Fall is an especially rewarding time to visit.
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7 / 31 Fotos
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
- Sited on the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula, the colorful sandstone cliffs are best appreciated in summer from the deck of a tour boat.
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8 / 31 Fotos
Round Island
- Picturesque in color and form, the historic Round Island Light is located on Round Island in the Straits of Mackinac.
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Arch Rock - The centuries-old limestone arch is a rare natural wonder and remains a popular draw with sightseers visiting Mackinac National Park.
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Michigan state bird - Michigan's state parks and shorelines teem with wildlife. Be sure to look out for this handsome red-breasted robin on your travels, as it is Michigan's state bird.
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Detroit Institute of Arts
- Among the must-see exhibits at this outstanding cultural facility are the Detroit Industry Murals by Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
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Mackinac Island - The entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark and celebrated for its eclectic architecture, historic Fort Mackinac, and Victorian-styled Grand Hotel.
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Mackinac Island - Other than by foot or bicycle, horse-drawn carriages are the only forms of transportation in this historic island community.
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Frankenmuth - The German language is still prevalent in signage and speech in Michigan's "Little Bavaria." The city's wooden covered bridge is similar in style to those found in the Black Forest.
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Traverse City
- The city hosts one of Michigan's great crowd-pleasers, the annual National Cherry Festival. A colorful carnival adds merry flavor to the occasion.
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Lake Superior
- The largest of the Great Lakes, trek along the Lake Superior shoreline in winter and you're likely to be dazzled by the Northern Lights dancing in the night sky.
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Detroit
- The home of Motown, "Hitsville USA" and the Motown Museum mark the headquarters of the legendary music label's first admin and recording buildings. A must-see for any music fan.
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Belle Isle Park, Detroit
- The park includes the '20s-era James Scott Memorial Fountain. A famous scene from the movie 'Scarecrow' (1973), starring Gene Hackman and Al Pacino, was filmed here.
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The Henry Ford
- The Henry Ford, an indoor and outdoor history museum, brims with an extraordinary array of rare and valuable exhibits, classic automobiles among them.
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Michigan state animal - Powerful, nimble and beautiful, the white-tailed deer was designated Michigan's official state game animal in 1997.
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Lake Huron
- The second-largest of the Great Lakes features this odd geological formation, Turnip Rock, sited near Pointe Aux Barques. It makes for exciting exploration by kayak.
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Lake Erie
- The Lake Erie Metropark is a lovely recreational facility comprising meadows, a marsh, and lagoons, where waterbirds like sandhill cranes congregate.
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Holland Harbor - The much-photographed Holland Harbor Light, known as Big Red, is located in Ottawa County at the entrance of a channel connecting Lake Michigan with Lake Macatawa.
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Grand Rapids
- The sparkling skyline of Grand Rapids. The city sits right on the Grand River and is the perfect home base for a tour of the area's best wineries.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Outstanding natural features including verdant forests, pristine beaches, and some truly awesome dune formations embellish Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Bay City - Launched in 1958, the USS Edson saw action in the Gulf of Tonkin in 1964. One of only two surviving Forrest Sherman-class destroyers, she is permanently moored as a cleverly conceived museum ship facility.
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Detroit
- The much-admired Spirit of Detroit city monument showcases a bronze statue created by sculptor Marshall Fredericks. It was dedicated in 1958.
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Detroit
- Enjoying slow revitalization, the city's long-abandoned Michigan Central Station is an architectural icon of considerable historic and cultural interest.
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Ann Arbor
- It's always worth admiring the splendid facade of the University of Michigan Law School. The library interior is equally sumptuous. See also: How Detroit became America's greatest comeback city.
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Tahquamenon Falls State Park - The park embraces two waterfalls, the Upper Falls—one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi—and the Lower Falls, a series of five smaller falls cascading around an island.
© iStock
1 / 31 Fotos
Detroit - Known for its cars and music, the city is also home to the Monument to Joe Louis, "The Fist." The sculpture, dedicated to the professional boxer, is sited in Hart Plaza.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Grand Haven State Park - Sunset at the Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Light, with the Entrance Light in the background.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Lake Michigan
- One of the five Great Lakes of North America (and the only one located entirely within the US), Lake Michigan has many bays and beaches—all fabulous vacation destinations.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Holland - Holland isn't nicknamed "The Tulip City" for nothing. Known for its Dutch heritage, visit Holland during May for the spectacularly colorful Tulip Time Festival.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Lansing - Dating back to 1878, the Michigan State Capitol building features an impressive rotunda and inner dome. A highlight is the ceiling display of eight muses painted in 1886.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Porcupine Mountains State Park
- The mountains, affectionately known as the "Porkies," embrace the scenic Lake of the Clouds. Fall is an especially rewarding time to visit.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
- Sited on the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula, the colorful sandstone cliffs are best appreciated in summer from the deck of a tour boat.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Round Island
- Picturesque in color and form, the historic Round Island Light is located on Round Island in the Straits of Mackinac.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Arch Rock - The centuries-old limestone arch is a rare natural wonder and remains a popular draw with sightseers visiting Mackinac National Park.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Michigan state bird - Michigan's state parks and shorelines teem with wildlife. Be sure to look out for this handsome red-breasted robin on your travels, as it is Michigan's state bird.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Detroit Institute of Arts
- Among the must-see exhibits at this outstanding cultural facility are the Detroit Industry Murals by Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
© Getty Images
12 / 31 Fotos
Mackinac Island - The entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark and celebrated for its eclectic architecture, historic Fort Mackinac, and Victorian-styled Grand Hotel.
© iStock
13 / 31 Fotos
Mackinac Island - Other than by foot or bicycle, horse-drawn carriages are the only forms of transportation in this historic island community.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Frankenmuth - The German language is still prevalent in signage and speech in Michigan's "Little Bavaria." The city's wooden covered bridge is similar in style to those found in the Black Forest.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Traverse City
- The city hosts one of Michigan's great crowd-pleasers, the annual National Cherry Festival. A colorful carnival adds merry flavor to the occasion.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Lake Superior
- The largest of the Great Lakes, trek along the Lake Superior shoreline in winter and you're likely to be dazzled by the Northern Lights dancing in the night sky.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Detroit
- The home of Motown, "Hitsville USA" and the Motown Museum mark the headquarters of the legendary music label's first admin and recording buildings. A must-see for any music fan.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Belle Isle Park, Detroit
- The park includes the '20s-era James Scott Memorial Fountain. A famous scene from the movie 'Scarecrow' (1973), starring Gene Hackman and Al Pacino, was filmed here.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
The Henry Ford
- The Henry Ford, an indoor and outdoor history museum, brims with an extraordinary array of rare and valuable exhibits, classic automobiles among them.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Michigan state animal - Powerful, nimble and beautiful, the white-tailed deer was designated Michigan's official state game animal in 1997.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Lake Huron
- The second-largest of the Great Lakes features this odd geological formation, Turnip Rock, sited near Pointe Aux Barques. It makes for exciting exploration by kayak.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Lake Erie
- The Lake Erie Metropark is a lovely recreational facility comprising meadows, a marsh, and lagoons, where waterbirds like sandhill cranes congregate.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Holland Harbor - The much-photographed Holland Harbor Light, known as Big Red, is located in Ottawa County at the entrance of a channel connecting Lake Michigan with Lake Macatawa.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
Grand Rapids
- The sparkling skyline of Grand Rapids. The city sits right on the Grand River and is the perfect home base for a tour of the area's best wineries.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Outstanding natural features including verdant forests, pristine beaches, and some truly awesome dune formations embellish Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
Bay City - Launched in 1958, the USS Edson saw action in the Gulf of Tonkin in 1964. One of only two surviving Forrest Sherman-class destroyers, she is permanently moored as a cleverly conceived museum ship facility.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Detroit
- The much-admired Spirit of Detroit city monument showcases a bronze statue created by sculptor Marshall Fredericks. It was dedicated in 1958.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Detroit
- Enjoying slow revitalization, the city's long-abandoned Michigan Central Station is an architectural icon of considerable historic and cultural interest.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
Ann Arbor
- It's always worth admiring the splendid facade of the University of Michigan Law School. The library interior is equally sumptuous. See also: How Detroit became America's greatest comeback city.
© iStock
30 / 31 Fotos
Exploring Michigan's magic
From the Great Lakes to the heart of Motown
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Besides an astonishing abundance of water, "The Great Lakes State" is famed as the hub of the US auto industry, Motown music, and thousands of miles of golden beaches.
It's also known for its breathtaking landscapes, numerous islands, and has more lighthouses than any other state. Browse this gallery and discover the magic that is Michigan.
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