When you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan for your next sporting event, we promise you’ll be in a place to slow down, linger longer, and find moments of pure greatness — before, during, and long after the game.

Here, six charming small towns welcome like a warm Midwestern hug. Walkable waterfront downtowns & whimsical social districts create the perfect retreat, right outside your sporting venue — and memorable downtime experiences await.

Whether that finds you soaking up the scenery on a treetop canopy walk, relaxing on a sunset river cruise, or indulging in handcrafted local flavors, you’ll find endless ways to refresh & reset.