Born and raised in mid-Michigan, Kathryn Houghton has spent most of her life in the Mitten State. She can't imagine living anywhere else-and not just because no one in Michigan looks at her funny when she calls it "pop" instead of "soda." It's the people that make Michigan feel like home. She teaches writing and editing at Michigan State University. She lives in Holt with her sister and three dogs.

This guide is packed with more than 300 of Michigan's best destinations, organized by theme so readers can decide what to do and then find where to do it.

Outdoor Adventures

American Indian Culture

For Bird Watchers & Nature Lovers

The Fine Arts

Beaches & Dunes

Historic Buildings & Architecture

Cars & Trucks

Fun Getaways

Gardens, Flowers, Arboretums & Forests

Good Spirits & Good Times

Michigan History

Island Destinations

Lighthouses

Rocks & Minerals

Railroads & Airplanes

Science Museums & Nature Centers

Ships & Shipwrecks

Waterfalls

Enjoying the Snow

Festivals

Orchards & Vineyards

Sports

Index

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