Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

OFFICIAL TRAVEL NEWSLETTER

December 7, 2022

Dream Grand and Go this Winter

Grand Rapids is your go-to getaway for holiday magic, snow sports, outdoor dining and all the other things that make a Michigan winter special. See the city dressed up in holiday lights and decorations, then come back for outdoor art and entertainment during the World of Winter Festival (January 6-March 5). It?s the winter of your dreams in Grand Rapids!

Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village

Mingle with merrymakers amid the smells of roasting chestnuts and warming bonfires. Delight in the sounds of carolers, fiddlers and bustling yuletide activity at Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village. Explore more than 80 glimmering acres aglow in a dazzling after-hours celebration of America?s most heartwarming holiday. ?From the finest tinseled detail to the nightly fireworks-filled sky,?this premier holiday celebration is a must do event for the whole family.

10 Michigan Trails to Experience This Winter

Out for a bit of adventure? Michigan offers a winter wonderland of picturesque scenery and distinct trail features.?Experience beautiful forest panoramic views. Trek through gently rolling hills, challenging?terrains and the peaceful solitude of northern hardwoods. Our trail systems vary in level of difficulty ? from wide, groomed pathways to more natural, narrow lanes?allowing everyone to get in on the fun.

Shop, Eat & Stay Local

When making out your holiday gift list, we want to encourage you to consider Michigan?s many small businesses and local shops where you?ll find exactly what you?re looking for in our charming downtowns. Now, more than ever, these establishments need your support. Shop for d?cor, apparel, beer, wine, coffee, books and so much more. Be sure to grab those lodging, dining and staycation packages while they last.

Support Local for Your Winter Wellness

Winter is the perfect time to spoil yourself. Cook a healthy meal, sip a glass of local wine or a trendy seasonal craft beer, snowshoe, cross country ski or take a nature walk for a glimpse of a towering snow-topped lighthouse. Shop for fresh produce to boost your immune system, visit a spa, pamper your body and soul with a relaxing massage.?Indulge in these simple wellness tips while also supporting and shopping local this winter.

The Perfect Cup: 11 Awesome Michigan Coffee Shops

Like breweries and wineries, new coffee shops and roasters are popping up across Michigan. Guest blogger and coffee lover Aaron Cruz from Coffee Ann Arbor suggests eleven cool Michigan coffee shops to visit on your Pure Michigan travels. Lattes, iced brews, coffee cocktails?and java dessert options beckon coffee connoisseurs to trendy shops and caf?s.