It’s hard to decide what’s most captivating about Midland: its thriving arts scene, abundant natural beauty, or the mid-century moderns you’ll find dotting every city street. And with 400 architectural gems, plus an app to help you track them down — it starts unfolding from the moment you hit town.
Explore 110 acres of gardens & forest — and America's longest treetop canopy walk — all in a visit to four-seasons Dow Gardens. Experience an inspiring performance at Midland Center for the Arts, tour one of “25 Best Historic Homes in America,” and see this City of Modern Explorers shine.
With natural wonder & downtown cityscapes, relaxed comforts & upscale splurges, you'll find your vacation in Midland to be a beautiful blend of it all.
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Explore the country’s longest canopy walk and 110 acres of botanical gardens, bike a 30-mile stretch of scenic rail trail, or sip under the stars at an open-air beer garden — and enjoy every moment of your vacation in Midland, Michigan!
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Splash at multiple spray parks, roam through colorful gardens & groves, and dare to take the country's longest canopy walk up to four stories high in the forest! It’s all here (and ready when you are) when you spend a weekend in Midland with the kids!
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When your itinerary includes outdoor adventures — but Mother Nature has other plans — look to this guide for weatherproof ways to make the most of a day indoors in Midland.
Read More +When you planned on clear skies & sunshine — but Mother Nature has something different in mind — look to this guide for weatherproof ways to spend the day indoors as a family in Midland.
Read More +A $20 million, four-year effort, the creation of the Canopy Walk and other features within Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens is the Foundation's largest project ever, officially opened to the public in October 2018.
Read More +Dow Gardens — and its Whiting Forest, Canopy Walk and other features within — offer a year-around menu of novel experiences, a virtual merry-go-round of adventures circling the seasons, a picnic of perspectives.
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In a city known for its architecture and one of “25 Best Historic Homes in America” you can tour, you’d be surprised to find it's packed with natural beauty, too.
Read More +From Michigan’s largest antique festival to the largest outdoor new car show in North America — festivals in Midland cover some serious ground.
Read More +Experience an intimate French bistro by the fireside at Cafe Zinc, indulge in the perfect Italian meal with Gratzi’s layered courses, or savor elevated comfort food & handcrafted cocktails at Beatniks.
Read More +With a AAA Four-Diamond hotel downtown and impeccable Marriott properties across the city, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect escape in Midland.
Read More +Nothing quite compares to the comforts of home — except for retreating to a place that feels like it. And while big,...
Read More +Come together for fireworks & food trucks, live music & local brews — and stay for moments of connection worth...
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Get your fill of inspiration as you travel our six inviting small towns through these stories.
Read More +If you’re looking for places where comfort food finds its companion in ice-cold pints — or ones where the bites pair...
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