Brother Adam Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Keep in mind: we live near Lansing, MI and have a 2, 4, and 5 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groo the Wanderer Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 ME. Too danged hot this year to go anywhere south :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AccountDeleted Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 [url="http://voices.yahoo.com/5-lesser-known-michigan-vacation-destinations-200871.html"]http://voices.yahoo.com/5-lesser-known-michigan-vacation-destinations-200871.html[/url] With three kids, I'd want to stay close to home! Sometimes there's no place like home! Considering visiting Detroit, Grand Rapids, or Traverse City? That's wonderful, but there are some great hidden vacation spots that need to be considered. Here are five lesser-known Michigan vacation spots that are sure to please. 1. Muskegon - Muskegon, located along Lake Michigan on the west side of the state, offers a wide variety of recreational activities such as boating, swimming, fishing, and more. It also happens to be located near Michigan's only large amusement park - Michigan Adventure. Michigan Adventure, located on Russell Road just north of Muskegon, offers a water park as well. It is a great addition to the traditional summer water-related activities. 2. Manistique - Located on US 2 along the northern shore of Lake Michigan, Manistique offers plenty of outdoor activities year-round. Not only is the city located near Lake Michigan, it is located near Indian lake as well. During the summer, Manistique offers plenty of opportunity for golfing, boating, hiking, and more. Throughout the winter, Manistique is a destination for snowmobilers eager to explore the Upper Peninsula's pristine forest. There is also opportunity for [url="http://voices.yahoo.com/topic/6463/skiing.html"]skiing[/url] (especially cross-country) and ice fishing. 3. Charlevoix - Charlevoix is in the unique position to be in the middle of three very popular Michigan tourist destinations - Mackinaw and Mackinaw Island, Traverse City, and Cheboygen. During the summer, Charlevoix is the water enthusiast's paradise. It provides numerous possibilities for boating, canoeing, fishing, site seeing, beaches, sand dunes, golfing, and so much more. During the winter, Charlevoix is close to Boyne Mountain, which is a popular ski area. It is also close to the romantic getaway of Traverse City, which has been popularized in TV shows and movies. It is also an easy distance to great snowmobiling on both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. 4. Tawas - Located along Lake Huron and along the US-23 Heritage Route, Tawas offers fishing, boating, beaches, and more. Late January, early February, Tawas hosts Perchville USA. It is a festival celebrating winter and ice fishing. Attractions include a polar bear swim, a beer tent, ice fishing competition, and activities for kids. During the summer, there is a lot of boating and camping activity that takes place in the area. 5. St. Ignace - St. Ignace, which is located near the northern side of the Mackinaw Bridge in the Upper Peninsula, offers a wide range of outdoor activities in both winter and summer. During the winter, St. Ignace offers snowmobiling, skiing, and more. Throughout the summer months, St. Ignace offers miles of lake shore along both Lake Michigan and Huron, easy access to Mackinaw Island, charter fishing, sand dunes along Lake Michigan's north shore, parasailing, access to the Hiawatha National Forest, golfing, and much more. It is easy to explore the rest of Michigan's Upper Peninsula from St. Ignace. These are but a few great vacation destinations in Michigan. They may not be as well known as Mackinaw Island, Traverse City, and the like, but they have just as much to offer. All are within a reasonable driving distance from Chicago, Detroit, and even Wisconsin. Any of the cities mentioned above would make a great [url="http://voices.yahoo.com/theme/1284/great_western_road_trip.html"]road trip[/url] summer, spring, winter, or fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ed Normile Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 [quote name='Brother Adam' timestamp='1342545709' post='2456378'] Keep in mind: we live near Lansing, MI and have a 2, 4, and 5 year old. [/quote] Why not bring the kids to Ohio and let them experience some normal people for a change? It would be beneficial to their emotional well being. I definetly would not drag them to Minn. those people are freaks, they are like canadian light... ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 [quote name='Groo the Wanderer' timestamp='1342546162' post='2456380'] ME. Too danged hot this year to go anywhere south :-( [/quote] kitty cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xTrishaxLynnx Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 I had to vote for Maine. Will you be driving if you come all the way over here? It's a beautiful ride, except through NYC where you will probably only see concrete and cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfink Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 (edited) Go to visit Prypiat, Ukraine. I always wanted to go there, and clearly with lots of little kids it'd be THE place to go. [url="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pripyat_%28city%29"]https://en.wikipedia.../Pripyat_(city)[/url] [size=1]trolololol[/size] Edited July 17, 2012 by arfink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfink Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Actually, you should come to MN. The MoA is nice and all, but we have WAY cooler things to be seeing that that dusty relic. Our Cathedral of St. Paul is truly magnificent, and the Minneapolis Institute of Arts is always a fun time, and free to visit. And of course, this has nothing at all to do with the fact that I'd love an opportunity to meet you and all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amppax Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Have you been to the Henry Ford Museum in Detroit? It's really razzle dazzle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 That article doesn't even come close to some of the amazing places to go in MI and Grand Rapids is not among them. I think we will head north. Neither of us have been there before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaThoma Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 North is good, and outdoors is even better. Many of my favorite memories involved going to state and national parks. The summer before I went to college my dad and I went to Yellowstone together, just the two of us. We just pretty much hiked around and watched geysers. Yellowstone might be a bit of a haul with how little your kids are but something to keep in mind for future vacations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthephysicist Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 The North Pole to meet Santa!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fides quarens intellectum Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 The UP is gorgeous and still relatively quiet during the summer. Have you thought about a trip up to Munising (ck spell) for one of those Pictured Rocks tours? You can also check out the Taq-something Falls while you're up there. Mackinac Island is also pretty neat, if you have the cash to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Sturgis. Do they have trikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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