12 Best Winter Festivals In Michigan – 2025
We check out some of the best winter festivals in Michigan for 2023. It is a great way to shake off the winter blues.
Category: Travel
Michigan Travel – While our focus is Michigan’s Thumb region, we strike out across the Great Lakes and find fun and things to do.
We look for places to see geared for families on a budget. We look for unique and one-of-a-kind spots that the tourists don’t know about.
Michigan has been a traveler’s destination for over 100 years. That is part of our Michigan history, and many great sites and stories came as a result.
We commonly take a road trip throughout Michigan to explore some out-of-the-way places that we want to know more about.
Destinations include; Michigan’s Upper Penninsula, The sunrise coast, the wine-producing areas and vineyards of Traverse and Southwest Michigan, the greater Detroit area, and even nearby Illinois and Ohio.
Here are some of our best Michigan Travel posts.
Iconic Michigan Dishes: 10 Must-Try Hotel Classics That Wow Guests
Over the years, our most famous and visited hotels have strived to create iconic Michigan dishes that people seek to experience. Great Lakes caught fish and regional specialties and are found in these historic hotels’ grand dining rooms. These establishments have …
This Michigan Small Town’s New Year’s Eve Celebration Ranks Better Than Times Square ??
Ludington, Michigan, celebrated for its enchanting New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, offers a small-town charm that outshines major cities. With family-friendly events, a dazzling fireworks display, and a commitment to safety through a Safe Rides program, Ludington promises a memorable celebration for all. This lakeside town is a unique festive destination.
40 Exquisite Michigan Mansions And Estates You Can Visit and Tour
Michigan’s historic mansions and estates offer visitors a glimpse into the past, showcasing unique architecture and rich stories. From grand Victorian homes to whimsical Mushroom Houses, these sites provide memorable experiences for history buffs and design enthusiasts alike.
Major I-475 Closures Begin December 11 in Genesee County for Infrastructure Upgrades
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) delays I-475 ramp closures to I-69 due to snowfall, now set for December 11, 2024. Concurrently, a $141 million reconstruction project begins, enhancing freeway safety and mobility, supporting over 1,700 jobs, and aiming for completion by September 2025.
$90 Million Expansion to Transform Bavarian Inn Lodge into Michigan’s Top Indoor Waterpark Destination
The Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth is finalizing a $90M expansion, set to unveil Michigan’s largest indoor waterpark, “Bavarian Blast,” by Christmas. The project adds extensive attractions, enhancing its family-friendly appeal and bolstering Michigan’s tourism economy while preserving local Bavarian heritage traditions.
New Life For The Old Magnificent Michigan Barns of Huron County
In the early 1990s, photographer and artist duo, Sue and Don Hardy traveled across the Thumb capturing images of life, culture, and architecture of the region. Here is a small sample of that collection.
7 Impressive Michigan Train Trips To Spend the Day Exploring The Rails
Enjoy an experience with a Michigan train trip. Michigan has seven themed historical train excursions for the family to enjoy to sights.