If there’s one thing that’s really abundant around here, it’s the opportunity to get outside and explore! Chances to float your boat or pedal your way through town (wind in your hair, and maybe even a pint in-hand), all here . The longest canopy walk in the United States (that hovers four…
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Michigan white-tailed deer hunting comes in several flavors, and two of the tastiest and most fruitful are features found prominently here in the Great Lakes Bay Region. This deer-generous region straddles the shift from southern Michigan farm lands to northern Michigan forests, where…
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Really, a rich life seems to be all about perspective. When the Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens Canopy Walk opened in Midland a year ago, architect Alan Metcalfe described the ‘perceived risk’ embedded in many elements of his design: the pulse-quickening but satisfying experience of leaving…
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Tired of the same old leaf peeping? Find fresh, new ways to put a twist on the traditional fall color tour in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay at these unconventional spots for spotting autumn's showcase! COVID-19 Update: As we welcome you back, we’ll be doing our best to keep you in the loop…
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Touring a real-life working farm, twisting crisp Michigan apples from our orchard trees, or taking a harvest-time hayride to the back patch to snap the perfect pumpkin straight off the vine — wholesome fall fun for the entire family is as ripe and ready as the homegrown Pure Michigan produce…
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Sailing on an enchanting tall ship on waters edged by waves of fall color, ziplining through a forest of colorful foliage, or strolling up to four stories high in the trees on the nation's longest canopy walk — places to immerse yourself in autumn's beauty are anything but ordinary here! With…
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Spending an entire day unearthing rare, forgotten treasures inside Michigan's largest antique center or ambling 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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Cozying in near the open kitchen of a European-inspired, upscale bistro for artisan carbonara and wines brewed in-house, or sharing Neapolitan-style pizzas and classic dishes that'll have you thinking you've arrived in the Italian countryside — inventive and inviting restaurants are dotted all…
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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 to your style — the Great Lakes Bay beer scene boasts everything from bigger-name breweries to intimate spots with unconventional…
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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! Taking tea at one of North America's most authentic Japanese tea houses, taking a stroll through…
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