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15 Unique Michigan Christmas Activities & Holiday Events 2025
Michigan transforms into a winter wonderland during the holidays, offering unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else. From heated downtown…
Michigan Christmas Events 2025: 100+ Things to Do This Year
Ready for the full Michigan Christmas experience and looking for some fun things to do to get in the holiday…
Michigan Christmas Lights Shows: 2025 Guide Mapped
Nothing does a better job of getting us in the Christmas spirit than a magnificent display of holiday lights. With…
Christmas in Frankenmuth, Michigan: Your Ultimate Holiday Guide
It’s the holiday season, and there’s no better place to celebrate Christmas in Michigan than Frankenmuth. From the elaborate Christmas…
50 BEST Michigan Christmas Tree farms (U-Cut and Pre-Cut)
It’s that time of year again, when the snow is falling, the outdoor lights are going up, and hot cocoa…
Christmas, Michigan: Ultimate Guide to the U.P.’s Year-Round Holiday Town
Looking for a place in the United States where you can celebrate the holiday season all year long? Head to Christmas,…
20 Best Michigan Christmas Markets
Visiting Michigan Christmas markets is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and start your holiday shopping. If…
Holiday Nights Greenfield Village: 2025 Guide Updated
A visit to Greenfield Village Holiday Nights is one of the favorite family traditions and a perfect yuletide activity at…
22 Best Michigan Christmas Parades: Holiday Parades and Christmas Fun
Nothing can get you into the holiday spirit like a Christmas parade: there’s a certain magic in the procession and…
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The Best Michigan Beach Towns For Christmas Are HERE!
Dreaming of a magical lakeside Christmas adventure? MyMichiganBeach.com is home to the ultimate guide to Michigan’s Best Christmas Beach Towns—trusted by travelers, cited by media, and featuring coastal communities that transform into winter wonderlands.
Planning your holiday road trip or festive getaway? This guide will help you experience Michigan’s most enchanting beach towns during the Christmas season.
Why trust this guide? My Christmas beach town recommendations are based on years of firsthand exploration, local insider knowledge, and what makes Michigan’s coastal communities truly magical during the holidays. Plan with confidence—no site blends expert travel advice and authentic local experience like MyMichiganBeach.com.
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Find the Best Michigan Christmas Tree farms
There’s nothing quite like cutting a fresh Christmas tree to make holiday memories and put you in the spirit of the season!
Celebrate The Season at a Michigan Holiday parade
Welcome in the holiday season at one of the exciting holiday parades across Michigan this Christmas season!
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Explore Michigan’s Best Beaches and Beach Towns
Best Traverse City Beaches: Your Complete Guide to Northern Michigan’s Stunning Shores
Trip planning ideas for Traverse City, MI | BEST beaches in Traverse City | Attractions & Activities | Lodging and…
Things to Do in Oscoda, Michigan: Your Ultimate Travel Guide
In search of the perfect beach day, we headed to northern Michigan and one of our favorite vacation destinations: the…
Why Sleeping Bear Dunes Bonfires Are Pure Michigan Magic
There’s something about a bonfire on a Michigan beach that never gets old — and if you’ve ever been to…
Ultimate Travel Guide to Saugatuck, Michigan (2025 Edition)
Information and tips about visiting Saugatuck and Douglas. Find the best beaches in the Saugatuck and Douglas area. Find…
17 Best Beaches near Detroit MI: Swim and Splash
Metro Detroit Beaches Michigan beaches hold something for everyone, whether it’s a vast, sandy dune overlooking one of the Great Lakes,…
Vacation in Ludington, MI: Ultimate Family Beach & Outdoor Guide
Discover the beautiful white-sand beaches of Ludington; popular Stearns Park Beach near downtown Ludington features a walkway to the North…
Ludington State Park Michigan: 2025 Complete Guide
If you’re looking for the perfect place to experience the beauty and magnificence of Lake Michigan, Ludington State Park is…
Port Austin, Michigan Travel Guide: A Thumb Coast Gem
Looking for a fun place to vacation with a seemingly endless sandy shoreline perfect for swimming and splashing? If you…
Caseville, Michigan Travel Guide: Beaches, Things to Do & Summer Fun
Looking for a fun place to vacation with a seemingly endless sandy beach perfect for swimming and splashing? You’ll want to…
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55+ Best Michigan Cider Mills, Apple Orchards & Fall Farms
Michigan Apple Orchards and Cider Mills Fall is apple season in Michigan, and there is no better way to spend a…
Must-Visit Michigan Wineries: A 2025 Guide
Over the past few years, I’ve developed a stong affinity for Michigan wines. Starting with the popular Blue Heron from…
Frankenmuth Restaurants: Best Places to Eat in Frankenmuth, MI (Zehnder’s,
Situated on the picturesque Cass River, Frankenmuth, Michigan is not only surrounded by gorgeous landscape, but the town itself is…
12 Best Keweenaw Peninsula Restaurants (MAP)
Are you planning a trip to the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan? If so, the Keweenaw Peninsula should be at…
Traverse City Wineries Guide: Old Mission & Leelanau Wine Trails
Situated between Michigan’s pinky finger (also known as the Leelanau Peninsula) and the rest of the mitten, Old Mission Peninsula…
20 New Buffalo Restaurants for 2025
There is no shortage of New Buffalo restaurants, and that’s a great thing for visitors who flock to the area…
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18 Best Places for Fall Camping in Michigan (2025 Guide)
Fall camping in Michigan is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in brilliant colors of a Michigan autumn. Fall…
30 Unforgettable Michigan Fall Scenic Overlooks (2025 Guide)
Want the best fall views and scenic overlooks in Michigan? I’m sharing 30 of my favorite spots for Michigan fall…
Michigan Fall Train Rides: 11 Amazing Scenic Tours for Autumn Color
Now is the time for stunning fall foliage and fall train rides in Michigan are one of my favorite ways…
Michigan Peak Fall Color 2025: Where and When to See It
Discover the most accurate 2025 Michigan Peak Fall Color Prediction Map—your trusted guide to the best times and places to…
19 BEST Fall Things to Do in Traverse City MI
Everyone has heard about Traverse City, Michigan, the cherry capital of the world, in the summer. Think stunning northern Michigan…
Michigan Fall Travel: Best Places to See Michigan Fall Color
Michigan in the fall…think bright, clear blue skies; winds gently rustling through the trees and right red and yellow leaves…
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Iargo Springs, Oscoda: 300 Steps to Clear Springs & Au Sable River Overlooks
As the beach-loving creator of MyMichiganBeach.com, I’m always chasing those off-the-beaten-path spots that make our state feel magical. Iargo…
Things to Do in Oscoda, Michigan: Your Ultimate Travel Guide
In search of the perfect beach day, we headed to northern Michigan and one of our favorite vacation destinations: the…
Best Camping in Oscoda MI 2025 (Tent Camping, RV Parks)
Looking to do some camping in or near Oscoda MI? The Huron coast of Michigan isn’t called the Sunrise Side…
Why Sleeping Bear Dunes Bonfires Are Pure Michigan Magic
There’s something about a bonfire on a Michigan beach that never gets old — and if you’ve ever been to…
Best Things to Do in Sleeping Bear Dunes (2025 Guide)
Information and tips about visiting the Sleeping Bear Dunes area. Find the best beaches in the Sleeping Bear Dunes…
Ultimate M-119 Tunnel of Trees Michigan Guide 2025
It’s one of northern Michigan’s not-so-best-kept-secrets: a beautiful drive north of Harbor Springs that takes you under a leafy ceiling…
Mackinac Bridge Walk: Labor Day 2025 Guide (Updated parking Info)
Ever dreamed about crossing the Straits of Mackinac on foot? You can, of course, thanks to the amazing feat of modern…
Exploring Old Mission Peninsula, Michigan: My Perfect Day Trip Itinerary
Are you ready for a journey through the 15+ best things to do and see on Old Mission Peninsula? If…
Headlands International Dark Sky Park: A Night-Sky Treasure
You can see the universe as it was meant to be seen at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park, located…
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