By Nicholas Katers
Michigan Tourism Information
Michigan is a microcosm of the Midwest with its plentiful rural spaces and sprawling urban center. The Wolverine State's tourism attractions stretch from
Detroit in the east to Benton Harbor in the west.
Fruitful Vine Tours
Fruitful Vine Tours in Stevensville offers explorations of Michigan's budding wine country aboard comfortable limousines. These tours reach the state's leading vineyards including Hickory Creek and Fenn Valley.
Traverse Tall Ship Co.
Traverse Tall Ship Co. in Traverse City provides tours of the Lake Michigan coast aboard the 114-foot Tall Ship Manitou from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Michigan Walk of Fame
Visitors to Michigan can learn about famed state residents like inventor Henry Ford and activist Rosa Parks at the Michigan Walk of Fame in Lansing.
Model T Automotive Heritage Complex
The Model T Automotive Heritage Complex is a museum commemorating the original Ford Model T within a restored auto plant on Detroit's Piquette Avenue.
Haunts of Mackinac
Mackinac Island visitors learn more about the northern Michigan town's spooky past with a 90-minute nighttime tour through Haunts of Mackinac.
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About the Author:
Nicholas Katers has been a freelance writer since 2006. He teaches American history at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. His past works include articles for "CCN Magazine," "The History Teacher" and "The Internationalist" magazine. Katers holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in American history from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, respectively.
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Photo by cmu chem prof (Flickr)
