Beaches

There’s a charming little beach town in northern Michigan that you just HAVE to visit. In fact, we like to think of it as one of Michigan’s best-kept secrets, because without much fanfare, it’s been drawing vacationers to its stunning shoreline forever.

Welcome to Manistee, a welcoming spot on a pretty stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline where fun-filled adventure and miles of natural beauty await you. Here, you’ll find a perfect spot for a getaway or even a day-trip (if you’re in the Grand Rapids area) with miles of hiking trails, a quaint downtown shopping area and some of the prettiest pure Michigan beaches in the state.

Lake Huron is synonymous with wide, sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters. It’s a perfect spot for swimming, splashing and playing in the freshwater surf.

We’re sure that Lake Huron’s stunning coast is a true natural Michigan treasure, and we think you’ll agree once you’ve visited.

We’re sharing everything you need to know about visiting Lake Huron in Michigan.

We’re also giving you an interactive Lake Huron Travel Map, to make sure you don’t miss a spot on this beautiful coast.

Read on to discover everything you need to know to start planning or visit to this magical Michigan coastline.

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There’s a reason that beautiful Ludington MI is routinely at the top of the list as one of Michigan’s top vacation destinations. Set on the shores of Lake Michigan, this west Michigan travel hotspot is more than just a favorite beach town.

Surrounded by wide windswept Lake Michigan shoreline; the scenic sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan; inland lakes (think Hamlin Lake); rivers (like the Pere Marquette River) and the Manistee National Forest, lovely Ludington is a natural paradise for outdoor-activity lovers. Waterfront parks, like Stearns Park offer fantastic public beach access (including accessible walkways for wheelchairs) and views of the north breakwater lighthouse.

When it comes to Lake Michigan beach towns,St. Joseph, also known as the “Riviera of the Midwest,” is one that needs to be at the top of your Michigan travel bucket list.

For generations, visitors have been heading to St Joseph (not Saint Joseph), for family vacations, spring break, summer getaways or just a day trip. Whether you’re headed for famed Silver Beach and the Silver Beach Carousel; the St. Joseph pier lighthouses on north pier or downtown St. Joseph, there’s something to do for all ages in and interests in St. Joes, one of our favorite Michigan beach towns.

The New Buffalo area is a must-visit destination for fans of beautiful Great Lakes beaches…just as it has been for generations of beachgoers.

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