Best Places to Visit in Michigan in 2023
Let’s look at 6 of the best places to visit in Michigan in 2023
If you didn’t know already, Michigan is full of amazing destinations. Because of the number of excellent destinations, it’s tough to decide on 6.
The list could be endless but I want to keep it short and sweet for all of my readers. Now that you know, we will dive into
6 Best Places to Visit in Michigan Overview (2023)
In no particular order these are my 6 best places to visit in Michigan.
Marquette
Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is Marquette. Marquette is one of my favorites in Michigan for its natural beauty, small town community, and excellent outdoor activities.
If you have to pick one place to visit in Michigan (without snow) make it Marquette. If you need some ideas of what to do while visiting Marquette, here are a few guides below.
Detroit
Detroit had to make the list, its the capital right? Besides its honorary capital status, Detroit has shown significant signs of growth in recent years making it a much more desirable place to visit.
With its recent surge in the Technology, those looking for a new city to start a career in the Tech field might want to consider the Michigan capital.
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids is the United States Beer drinking capital. If that doesn’t excite you then don’t worry there’s plenty more in store for you.
Grand Valley State, a thriving food scene and a river that runs right through the heart of town, make Grand Rapids one of the best destinations to visit in Michigan.
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is home to the University of Michigan. Have you ever experienced a Michigan football game at the big house? That alone is one of the reasons Ann Arbor is a top destination for someone visiting Michigan. Aside from Football, Ann Arbor is a beautiful city with stunning natural beauty such as a river that cuts through the city.
Traverse City
Traverse City is positioned in the North West corner of Michigan.
Aside from being Cherry Capital of the world, Traverse City has a host of offerings that appeal to visitors such as:
- Rolling Hills of Vineyards
- High Saturation of Downtown Breweries and Restaurants
- Lovely waterfront attractions
- Sleeping Bear Dunes Park
Mark your calendar for Cherry Fest and don’t skip out on Traverse City Pie Company!
Read my guide about everything you should do in Traverse City!
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island has been voted as the #1 Best place to visit in Michigan by USnews.com. For those who have visited this is no surprise as the island has an unforgettable charm that continues to bring hoards of tourists back yearly.
If you weren’t already aware, the island has no car and transportation is done by horse drawn carriage, bikes, or walking. Put this top rated Michigan island on your list of place you must experience in Michigan!
Pro Tip: Bring a Bike! The exterior coastline trail is best enjoyed on 2 wheels
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island has been voted as the #1 Best place to visit in Michigan by USnews.com. For those who have visited this is no surprise as the island has an unforgettable charm that continues to bring hoards of tourists back yearly.
If you weren’t already aware, the island has no car and transportation is done by horse drawn carriage, bikes, or walking. Put this top rated Michigan island on your list of place you must experience in Michigan!
Pro Tip: Bring a Bike! The exterior coastline trail is best enjoyed on 2 wheels
Best Places in Michigan and More
Like I stated in the introduction, Michigan has a plethora of incredible destinations. These 5 are my favorite for different reasons but are all worth a visit! I know many people will agree with me on some and many will wish I never mentioned any. Whether you do or don’t, I hope this will help some of those who have never been to any and need a starting point for the state!
Seasonality will drastically affect these destinations as well! If you can’t handle winters, then the Upper Peninsula city of Marquette will be an absolute no go. For these reasons, its important to remember what season you are visiting and what you are visiting for.
What's Your Best places to visit in Michigan list look like?
Have you been to Michigan before? Have you made it to any of these places? If so, do you feel like they are worthy of their ranking? Drop a comment and let me know. I would love to hear what your top 5 cities are. If you need a tailored itinerary for the state, please message me and let me be your Michigan Trip Planner
As always, thank you for reading and hope to see you in Michigan or somewhere else in this world. Until then, keep exploring and living!