Michigan Day Trips, Your All-in-One Guide to Michigan’s Best Outings

Have you ever asked, “What should we do today?” If so, then you need Michigan Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive book by native Michigander Kathryn Houghton leads you to the fun, the fascinating, and the downright unusual. It’s packed with more than 300 of the Great Lake State’s top spots for entertainment and enjoyment. 

There are endless opportunities for adventure in the Upper Peninsula and Lower Michigan. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that catch your interest. Destinations in the book are organized by themes, such as Festivals, Lighthouses, Science Museums & Nature Centers, and Sports, so you can decide what to do and then figure out where to do it. Useful for singles, couples, and families―visitors and residents alike―this guide encompasses a wide range of interests. 

Discover the state’s unique attractions: beaches, dunes, islands, waterfalls, and more. The book’s handy size makes it perfect for bringing along on your road trips. Find an adventure that feels handpicked for you. With Michigan Day Trips by Theme at your fingertips, you’ll always have something to do!

Michigan Day Trips by Theme is packed with more than 300 of Michigan’s best destinations, and day trips are perfect for summer outings. 

About the author: Born and raised in mid-Michigan, Kathryn Houghton has spent most of her life in the Mitten State. She can’t imagine living anywhere else―and not just because no one in Michigan looks at her funny when she calls it “pop” instead of “soda.” It’s the people that make Michigan feel like home. A teacher of writing and editing at Michigan State University, Kathryn lives in Holt with her sister and three dogs.

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