Michigan Tourism Information
Choosing a location for vacationing can be a tedious task of research and review of attractions, transportation, pricing, and accommodations. Deciding where to spend your vacation at can end up taking more time then the vacation itself. The great state of Michigan offers a solution to each of these issues. With 79.36 million visitors annually, and seemingly endless attractions to suite the interest of virtually anybody, Michigan offers a great tourist location for vacations or even daily visits.
The tourism industry in Michigan is thriving with $17.5 billion spent a year by visitors. With one of the best ranked and most visited tourist websites it’s no wonder that the tourism and hospitality services in Michigan employs 193,000 people and multiple visitor centers to help ensure a pleasant and fun visit, no matter what the nature of your visit.
Michigan offers a wide variety of tourist attractions, from the busy city streets of Detroit, to the endless forest, rivers, and lakes of the Michigan wilderness. Detroit alone offers attractions such as The Henry Ford, commonly known as the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Detroit Zoo just to name a few.
For those who are seeking a wildlife or outdoor experience there are thousands of acres of parks, 11,000 inland lakes, 100 public beaches , endless forests—much of which being remote areas—including 3,100 trails to explore, hunting and camping, and access to the Great Lakes.
If exploring the outdoors is not your forte then the cities and night life of Michigan offer many options of fun, entertainment, dining, and many other activities. Cities such as Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Detroit offer such a diverse array of options for the family vacation, as well as options for those interested in the night life scene, or even those who are taking a break from the daily routine.
Some of the most notable and most visited locations show the different faces and cultures of the state of Michigan. Downtown Grand Rapids is host to various restaurants, night clubs, venues, and museums. Mackinac Island is one of Michigan’s most enticing state parks. Traverse City offers both relaxation and excitement experiences. Harbor Country features multiple lakeside towns and countryside. The Heritage Trails show the beauty of the land.
With all the attractions, landmarks, and wilderness accommodations can vary depending on location and preference. Featuring an extensive list of hotels and motels, those seeking to stay in such accommodations have a wide range of choices, from expensive luxurious suites, such as those in the MGM Grand Hotel in Detroit, to economically friendly rooms in common and familiar hotels and motels, allowing for a great variation depending on finances and preferences.
Michigan also features a series of great bed and breakfasts and historic inns—including the Grand Victorian B&B Inn—for those who are seeking a more homely or unique experience. For the campers, hunters, or those just seeking to get away from the daily routine there are various campgrounds, cabins, and cottages available. Condos and rentals are available for those who would like to return to explore even more of what Michigan has to offer.
Michigan’s tourist opportunities are as extensive as they are inviting. From a unique city experience, with a one of a kind night life, to the wilderness that covers 90% of the upper peninsula in forest and expands beaches along the world’s largest fresh water lakes. With so much in a single destination, the hardest thing to do while planning a trip to Michigan is trying to experience all that Michigan has to offer in a single visit.
