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OFFICIAL TRAVEL NEWSLETTER

August 19, 2022

Tin Man

Make Plans for ArtPrize in Grand Rapids

The world?s most-attended public art event once again takes over downtown Grand Rapids, September 15-October 2, 2022. Get the scoop on this year?s festivities before you visit this massive open-air art gallery. Now, all you have to do when you get here is soak up the creativity, entertainment and sunshine. Book your hotel now for the best selection!
(Photo:"Tin Man" by Bill Secunda, ArtPrize 2021).

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4 Scenic Places to Visit on an Upper Peninsula Road Trip

There?s no place quite like the untouched, pure and vast landscape of Michigan?s Upper Peninsula. Join photographer, Shalee Blackmer, on an Upper Peninsula vacation as she tours the pristine, picturesque vistas and attractions of Michigan's UP. Explore historic state parks and national shorelines, check out the hiking and biking trails, observe the wildlife, sample area cuisine and unwind with a local brew.

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Garden park gazebo

Fall in Love With These Unique Northeast Michigan Wedding Venues

Love is in the air as we draw into the season of weddings, engagements and wedding planning. Michigan is filled with beautiful, unique, unusual and out-of-the-box locations for a wedding ceremony or reception. Looking for a venue in spectacular Northeast Michigan? Check out our list of amazing Northeast Michigan wedding venues.Choose from lighthouses, museums, gorgeous islands, parks, a rooftop?and even a historic flour mill!

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Fisher Building

4 Types of Detroit Tours You'll Want to Experience

Travel along with guest blogger Dan Fuoco of?Detroit as he explores the city from four different angles. See why Detroit?tours are not cookie-cutter or identical? they are custom, one-of-a-kind, jam-packed journeys that will transform your notion of?Detroit?and leave you thirsting for more knowledge and curious enough to explore on your own.Check out these four major types of tours to help you explore the city and plan your trip today.

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Pear and Its Spirit, Black Star Farms

12 Spectacular Spirits from Michigan Distilleries

Michigan is home to some of the highest-rated beers and wines in the country. But across the state, distilleries are quickly garnering a reputation for spectacular spirits as well. Whether your favorite cocktails are mixed with vodka, gin, whiskey or brandy, it?s a safe bet that a Michigan-made spirit could only make your happy hour happier.

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Fall color, Lake of the Clouds

Colors of Michigan

Michigan?s breathtaking color explosion only happens once a year?and it only lasts a few months. But when the vibrant colors usher in the magic of the season, it?s spectacular to witness. Sign-up for our weekly fall color updates, which include color reports, great fall getaway packages and events. We'll keep you up to date on all the colorful things to see and do in Michigan this fall.

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Upcoming Events

Upper Peninsula State Fair
Escanaba
Now thru August 21, 2022

Woodward Dream Cruise
Royal Oak
August 20, 2022

Copper Harbor's Art in The Park
Copper Harbor
August 20 - 21, 2022

Free ORV Weekend
Statewide
August 20-21

Michigan Renaissance Festival
Holly
August 20 - October 2, 2022

Rendezvous at the Straits Pow Wow
Saint Ignace
August 26-28, 2022

2022 HAP Crim Festival of Races
Flint
August 26 -27, 2022

Michigan Made Festival
Lake Orion
August 26 - 28, 2022

Mackinac Island Fudge Festival
Mackinac Island
August 26 -28, 2022

Civil War Muster
Jackson
August 27- 28, 2022

Labor Day Arts and Craft Show
Tawas City
September 3-4, 2022

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