Looking for affordable spring break vacation ideas in Michigan (and ones the whole family will hands-down love)? We’ve got two of Michigan’s top indoor waterparks, two zoos, and too many fun spots for families to ever mention them all! Whether you’ll bring the kids to a tropical…
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Daydreaming about a spring vacation in Michigan, sans kids? From ample antiquing and gorgeous botanical gardens to festivals we’re known for, the only tough part will be packing it all into one trip! Go four stories high in the forest on the country’s longest canopy walk, charter a guided…
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Please Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order issued by Governor Whitmer for the State of Michigan, many of our annual spring festivals & events in the Great Lakes Bay have been canceled or postponed. We will update this page regularly with any new…
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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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Saginaw Bay is one of the state's most popular walleye fishing destinations, and spring is arguably the best time of year to plan a trip to the Great Lakes Bay Region to experience it. Not only are the walleye fishing opportunities on Saginaw Bay excellent during the spring season, the…
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Just being in the great outdoors is a magical experience. But, when that magic means exploring the longest canopy walk in the country, ecotouring through some of Michigan's richest wildlife habitat, or trekking almost 100 miles of scenic trails — you know you've found a place that'll leave…
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Wandering about art galleries with walls dripping in wonder, creating inside inviting studios shaped with dreamers and makers in mind, or eyeing up artisan finds at our open-air summer art fairs — chances to explore authentic culture, experience transformative art, and even create your own…
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Sipping on artisan cocktails crafted with house-made shrubs and syrups or swirling beautiful, blush glasses of rosé — these are the things spring and summer drinkable dreams are made of! Savor every last bit of seasonal bliss when you tuck into these local hotspots for wine and spirits —…
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From a top-catch, contemporary seafood eatery on the waterfront to an off-the-beaten-path microbrewery with farm-to-table fare — even spots where food trucks fall in line to serve up their local flavors window-side — spring and summer in the Great Lakes Bay are primetime for fresh, seasonal…
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Sipping on citrusy, dry-hopped IPAs or meeting parched lips with the soft foam of a fruit-forward, easy-drinking ale — smooth spring and summer vibes are served up by the pint at some of our favorite breweries and taprooms throughout the Great Lakes Bay. And, imagine enjoying it all on…
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