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20 Best Michigan Winter Festivals You Must See in 2023

Nothing says snowy fun like these 20 top Michigan winter festivals. When the holiday season winds down and the festive lights get stored away, some people retreat into their homes to wait out the rest of the cold gray winter. Others embrace the chill and find ways to celebrate the uniqueness of a Michigan winter. Communities come together to fight the seasonal blues by hosting festivals that get people excited about the endless fun and possibilities of wintertime.

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Grand Haven Michigan Explored: Best Travel Secrets

Information about ADA Accessible beaches, Barrier-free and Handicap Accessible beaches, Dog-Friendly beaches and family-friendly beaches in the Grand Haven and Holland areas and activities for visitors. Find information about Lake Michigan beach activities and beach amenities in Grand Haven and Holland areas. Information about hotels, cottages and other lodging accommodations in Grand Haven and Holland areas. Information about where to eat and dining options in Grand Haven and Holland areas. Find information about recreational activities in the Grand Haven and Holland areas.

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21 Best Things to Do in Escanaba: 2023

Escanaba MI Travel Guide

Looking for fun and unique things to do in Escanaba Michigan?

You’re in the right place. We’ve been making trips to Escanaba for years and think it’s a perfect summer trip idea for a vacation with family and friends. It’s also a good day trip if you’re vacationing in the Pictured Rocks or visiting the Eben Ice Caves in the Munising area during winter.

Trust me, Escanaba is a highly underrated Michigan travel destination and whether you are visiting Escanaba in the summer or winter months, you’ll find something fun to do here.

If you’re planning your trip, you’ll want to read our guide to the best things to do in Escanaba, MI.

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20 Best Michigan Beer Festivals You’ll Want to Visit

If you’re a Michigan beer drinker, you’re in luck: there are Michigan beer festivals all year long.

With nearly 400 craft breweries in Michigan, you can easily say Michiganders like their beer and especially craft beer and cider.

In fact, craft beer festivals are a large part of the summer (and year-round) culture in the mitten state.

A quick search turns up over 50 beer festivals in Michigan during the 2023 calendar year: that’s over one a week, for those who are counting.

So put on your pretzel necklace and let’s start exploring. If you don’t know what a pretzel necklace is, you will by the end of the article.

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UP200 Sled Dog Race 2023: What You Need to Know

The UP200 Sled Dog Race is one of the top winter events in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and a definite must on any winter Michigan bucket list.
This exciting race begins February 16 – 20 in Marquette, Michigan, and the trail continues the some of the most picturesque landscape in the UP: the Lake Superior coastline, Hiawatha National Forest, the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Grand Marais and back.

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World of Winter Grand Rapids 2023: What to See and Do

Come start your adventure at the World of Winter in Grand Rapids, Michigan. One of the top winter festivals in the country, it’s west Michigan winter fun at its best.

A mix of outdoor art installations, ice sculpture walking tours, outdoor entertainment, and endless winter activities, you’ll want to move the World of Winter event to the top of your Michigan winter bucket list.

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