Touring a real-life working farm to help hands-on with the daily farm chores, picking half-a-peck of crisp Michigan apples from the sweet spot of one of our orchards , or bundling up for a harvest-time hayride to the back patch where you'll twist the perfect pumpkin straight off the vine — wholesome…
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Wandering through an ethereal, festival-style flea market named among the top 100 in the country or hunting down heirloom treasures on the 80-acre grounds of Michigan's largest antique festival — autumn in the Great Lakes Bay Region brings vibrant hues and the colorful fall festival experiences to…
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Sailing aboard an enchanting tall ship on waters edged by vibrant waves of fall color or pedaling a group trolley down picturesque city streets with a craft brew or an artisanal coffee in-hand — places to immerse yourself in the season's raw beauty are anything but ordinary here! And, if you're…
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Spending an entire day unearthing rare, forgotten treasures inside Michigan's largest antique center or ambling slowly from shop to shop as you explore every corner of one of the Midwest's largest outlet malls — shopping here offers a sense of escape and relaxation all its own. Whether you'll wander…
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Whether a visit to America's oldest microbrewery is on your bucket list or the originality of a small-batch brewhouse situated in a historic neighborhood speaks more to your style — the Great Lakes Bay Region's growing beer scene boasts everything from bigger-name breweries to intimate spots with…
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Cozying in near the open kitchen of a European-inspired, upscale bistro for artisan carbonara and wines brewed in-house or sharing wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas and classic dishes that'll have you thinking you've arrived in the Italian countryside — inventive and inviting restaurants are…
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Historic theaters and architectural gems to art museums and galleries galore — the paint has yet to dry on all of the fresh, imaginative, and immersive arts and cultural experiences to be had here in the Great Lakes Bay Region! Taking tea at one of North America's most authentic Japanese tea houses…
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Sailing aboard a tall ship on an enchanting Autumn Color Tour River Cruise, weaving your way through the treetops on the United States' longest canopy walk , or browsing Michigan's largest antique center and two bustling, modern city markets, it's clear what sparked Chicago Tribune to name the Great…
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The young Mike Whiting explored the forests, fields and ponds of his family's property in Midland, Michigan , sometimes eyeing it from aloft in its trees. Once, he said, he even tumbled out of a mature white pine. The grown Macauley (Mike) Whiting, Jr., president of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow…
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If there's a season that makes it hard not to be partial to Pure Michigan, fall is a major contender. It's as if Mother Nature waves a special wand here in the Mitten, painting our surroundings in glorious golden hues, velvety reds, and all shades of bronzes and greens in-between! It's no wonder…
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