Michigan Beach Town Named One of the Greatest in America
Spring is just a few weeks away, and it’s time to start thinking about your Michigan vacation destinations for the warm months. Of course, Michigan has some great beaches, thanks…
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Spring is just a few weeks away, and it's time to start thinking about your Michigan vacation destinations for the warm months. Of course, Michigan has some great beaches, thanks to the Great Lakes and all of our gorgeous inland beaches.
As it turns out, Michigan is being recognized for having one of the best beach towns in America. Thrillist.com has put together a list of the best beach towns in the US, and they've narrowed it down to just 20. "Picture the perfect beach," they state in the article. "Some details may vary from person to person: Maybe you’re envisioning bike wheels thunking along a boardwalk, or traipsing through dunes to find the ideal patch of sand. Maybe you're picturing surly hot-dog vendors and teenage taffy pullers, or butter dripping off a lobster roll onto your towel. Regardless, it's almost certain that your vision includes warm sand, blue waters, and a vibe that can only be described as 'chill.'"
In Michigan, I'm actually really excited, because they picked one of my favorite beach towns to visit, which is right by where my uncle lives. Saugatuck/Douglas was named one of the best beach towns in America. "Saugatuck is to western Michigan what Provincetown is to Cape Cod," they state. "It is thoroughly a tourist's beach town—invaded in the summer—but like many of Michigan’s best beach towns, its character is impeccably maintained despite the influx of visitors." They add that Saugatuck is "a destination for the arts and antiques, thanks to ties to the Ox Bow School of Art, the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, art galleries like the Armstrong De-Graaf International Fine Art Gallery, and the Saugatuck Antique Pavilion." This is very true. Find the full list of the best beaches in America here.
I'm so ready for spring. Actually, right after the holidays wrap up and January hits, I'm always ready for it to just fast-forward to spring.
Spring is a beautiful season in Michigan. Read on for 10 things we love about spring in Michigan! I highly recommend getting out there and enjoying the season!
(Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)June means it's time to make things like strawberry shortcake and strawberry pie.
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Go bird watching
Spring is my favorite season to bird watch. It seems the birds with the most vibrant colors come out in the spring! (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Head to a garden
Gardens are blooming in the spring, and Michigan has some great botanical ones! The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is a favorite. I, personally, love all of MSU's gardens. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
Go on a hike
Michigan has plenty of fantastic hiking trails, and spring is the perfect time to put on your walking shoes and venture on one of them. It's a great way to enjoy nature. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
Eat ice cream
Okay. I endorse eating ice cream every season, but it's especially tasty in the spring, when the cold of winter has lifted. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Run a race
Spring is a great time to hop on the marathon bandwagon! Michigan has plenty of great marathons that happen in the spring, as well as throughout the year, such as the Martian Invasion of Races in Dearborn; the Wheatlake Festival of Races in Big Rapids; and more. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Go to a farmer's market
Nothing beats a farmer's market in the spring, enjoying Michigan-grown produce and other local goodies. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
Go to Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel
After a cold winter, Michigan's famed Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island opens for the season in April. Always a great trip! (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)
Taste wine
Wine tasting is fun any season, but it's especially enjoyable when the snow has lifted and Michigan vineyards are opening up again. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Go golfing
Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday /AllsportDust of those gold clubs and ring in spring in Michigan at one of the state's beautiful golf courses! Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday /Allsport
Sit on your porch
During the winter, sitting on your porch can be, er, a not very fun experience. One of the best things to do when it gets warm in Michigan is to just sit on the porch for a while and enjoy not freezing! (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Go to a flower festival
Michigan has lots of great flower festivals, such as Wineries of the Old Mission Peninsula Blossom Day and the Holland Tulip Festival. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Take a scenic bike ride
Michigan has tons of great bike paths and trails to enjoy when the weather gets warm. So scenic! (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images for Ironman)
Go to a water park
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Check out the wildflowers
I love wildflowers! In fact, I'm planning to plant a bunch this year, so long as the deer don't get in the way. Michigan has some great places to spot wildflowers, such as the Loda Lake National Wildflower Sanctuary in the Baldwin are and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore around Traverse City. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
