8 Summer Destinations in Michigan
From afternoons on the sandy shore to days out on the water, check out these destinations in the Great Lakes State during the sunny season.
The rolling dunes and Lake Michigan shore have long beckoned summer visitors to Saugatuck, Michigan, and Oval Beach is the perfect destination to experience it. Visitors can park nearby or walk the Mount Baldhead Trail to access the beach and get an close-up view of the dunes. Though a beach day is a longstanding summer favorite, there are plenty of other summer experiences to enjoy in Michigan this summer, from tubing and boating to trails and animal encounters.
Donut Boat Rentals
Visit Saugatuck, Michigan, and rent one of these whimsical, easy-driving boats that can hold up to 10 passengers and are perfect for lake or river cruising.
Drummond Island
Make a couples getaway to this island in Lake Huron off the coast of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Enjoy swimming, paddling and a wealth of other on-the-water activities.
Evergreen Lane Farm & Creamery
Visit this 40-acre farm and cheese-making operation in Fennville, Michigan, where playful La Mancha goats graze and play.
Kirtland’s Warbler Tours
Catch a glimpse of the rare Kirtland's warbler in Grayling, Michigan, during the species' annual migration north each spring.
Tubing on the Big Sable River
Go for a tubing adventure in Ludington, Michigan. The journey ends at a Lake Michigan beach perfect for swimming and sunbathing.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
From a peaceful Japanese Garden to a playful garden space for kids, enjoy a day in Grand Rapids, Michigan, surrounded by art and nature.
Hiking at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
This remarkable natural attraction in Munising, Michigan, promises incredible views of the vivid waters of Lake Superior.
Oval Beach
Visit this dune-covered stretch of shoreline in Saugatuck, Michigan, that is among the most famous in the Great Lakes State.
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