Summer is officially travel season in Michigan, but this state has many areas that are delightful to visit year-round. Plus, while the big cities gets lots of attention, travelers should consider hitting up some of the smaller towns that Michigan has to offer. Michigan really has some beautiful, adorable small towns that are welcoming no matter the season. With that in mind, here are 10 adorable Michigan small towns to visit any season.
By the way, if you’re wondering what designates a true small town, I’ve got the scoop. According to Barrington Residential, “a small town is defined by the US Census Bureau as having a population between 25,000 and 50,000 residents. It is slightly smaller than the average suburb, which is defined as a community within an urban area with between 30,000 and 70,000 residents.” A city, on the other hand, has a central population of 50,000 or more. Mid-sized cities have populations of between 100,000 and 250,000 residents, and large cities have populations of 250,000 or more.
Before we get to the list, I want to elaborate on a certain Michigan small town that’s actually most popular to visit in the winter months. That town is Frankenmuth, Michigan’s Little Bavaria. It’s home to Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store. People come from all over America to visit this store during the holidays.
Frankenmuth dates back to the mid-1840s. German missionaries settled there. The town features lots of German food, music, culture and hospitality. Some popular activates when visiting Frankenmuth include dating a carriage ride, going on a river cruise, trying the different German food, drinking some German beer, snacking on fudge and more. Aside from Frankenmuth, there are so many great small towns in Michigan to visit. Read on for 10 adorable Michigan small towns to visit any season. Reach out to me with your picks here.
