LANSING LUGNUTS

SUMMER IN

FULL SWING

The sun is high, the lakes are calling, and adventure is around every corner—this is summer in Michigan, and there’s no better time to get out and play.

 

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Diamond Days

Michigan’s ballparks deliver more than just innings—they offer affordable, authentic, and often delightfully quirky e… Read More

Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic (ANDY GREGG OF MARQUETTE PHOTO AND BIKE FURNITURE)

Wild Ride

The wheels are already turning for one of Michigan’s most anticipated summer events. Read More


Greywalls at Marquette Golf Club (Lukas Michel - COURTESY OF MARQUETTE GOLF CLUB)

Upper Hand

Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula is home to some of the state’s most exhilarating golf courses. Read More

Things to See & Explore

Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Light, built in 1905, Lake Michigan, MI, USA. (Dreamstime │ #77763701 - Haveseen)

A shore to explore

Michigan’s historic West Michigan Pike is more than just a road; it’s a living piece of history. Read More

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Harvest & Harmony

In Michigan, some venues are redefining what it means to host live entertainment. Read More

Amur tiger - Potter Park Zoo, Lansing (Melissa Tucker)

Go Wild!

From lush urban parks to sprawling natural landscapes, Michigan’s zoos offer unforgettable experiences! Read More

St. Joseph Lighthouse © Nick Klein dreamstimemaximum_331530299

Things to Do

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Summer thrills

Michigan’s Adventure is the state’s largest amusement park, offering a mix of high-speed thrills, water attractions, … Read More

Kids having fun watching an experiment at a science centre (ID 119399132 © MONKEY BUSINESS IMAGES | DREAMSTIME.COM)

Play, learn, repeat

Michigan is home to an impressive collection of children’s museums, offering fun, educational experiences. Read More

Get away for the weekend!

Get Away For The Weekend!

The quaint harbor towns along the Lake Michigan coastline have attracted Chicagoland travelers for generations. Read More

Windmill Island, Holland Michigan - © Snehitdesign dreamstime_xxl_247856542

Drink & Dine

Clyde’s Drive-In (ST. IGNACE VISITORS BUREAU)

Northern Michigan’s Drive-In Icons

With windows down and retro carhop service on the menu, these local icons offer a delicious detour for any road trip. Read More

Michigan Foodies’ Favorite Restaurants

With wine and beer tours prompting people to travel and taste, why not create a foodie tour. Planning your stops arou… Read More

Shop and Dine at a Restored Historic Michigan Village

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons is one of Michigan’s most amazing places. Originally constructed in the early 1… Read More

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