By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-11-03 22:24:10 | Word Count: 611
Michigan is a big state in the United States. It is composed of numerous popular cities that many tourists visit every year.
Michigan is a state within the midwestern portion of the Great Lakes Region in the USA. It has numerous attractions, scenic national forests, parks, state and forests parks along with popular landmarks.
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It has approximately 38 water ports, 12,000 lakes and miles of coastline than any other state in the United States except Alaska. Michigan has lighthouses more than any other state in the country. The city’s agriculture mostly focuses on tourist friendly products such as blueberries, cherries, apples, wine and peaches. One will locate around the city some university towns, major metropolis along with countless rural villages.
The Michigan state is composed of 4 districts that the locals refer as UP or Upper Peninsula, Mid Michigan, Northern Michigan or the Northwards, and Big Rapids as well as Downstate. It is divided into several regions namely the Southeast Michigan, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Northern Michigan and UP or Upper Peninsula.
Major City Destinations for Tourists in Michigan State
Great Rapids is the second biggest city in the entire state of Michigan. People go here to enjoy the views and explore the city. Detroit is the state’s largest and premiere city. It is also referred to as Motor City.
Holland is filled with wonderful tulips and clear beaches. It is a wonderful spot for nature tripping. The Muskegon City is among the most visited areas in the state. It has ferryboats that will take any tourist to Milwaukee along with celebrations and other events in the summer.
The Kalamazoo area is the home of the University of Western Michigan. And then, Saginaw is a logging city filled with an interesting and vast history. The Sault Ste Marie City lies within the border town of the Upper Peninsula.
Saugatuck Dauglas is an artsy beachfront resort city. It is the closest you will get to the beach here. Lastly, Lansing is Michigan’s capital.
This state is blessed with natural beauties. Perhaps the most popular and most visited is the Great Lakes where the waters are depicted from the state’s official map. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula contains a lot of natural wonders including Mackinac Island, Pictured Rocks, Isle Royal and Tahquamenon Falls, the Seney National Wildlife Refuge and Porcupine Mountains.
The Lower Peninsula has expansive rivers and inland lakes in the northern portion such as Manistee and Huron and sand dunes like the Sleeping Bear along with countless miles of shoreline. The color tours of Michigan’s changing leaves are famous during the autumn.
Luxury Hotels in Detroit, Michigan
Atheneum Suites Hotel
This hotel is located at 1000 Brush Ave., Detroit, Michigan. For more information about hotel facilities, room amenities and room rates, you can contact +1 313 962 2323. It is a stunning 5 star hotel of Greco Roman art and ambience in the center of the Greektown downtown area. It can accommodate large gatherings or conferences. It lies within various stadiums in the area.
Hotel St. Regis
This 5 star hotel is European inspired mixed with casual and old world ambience. It lies within the urban up skirts of Detroit. The hotel features a 10,000 square feet meeting space and a private health center. It is considered as a national historic landmark that offers Broadway performances. Nearby landmarks nearby are Wayne State University, Ford Hospital, downtown Detroit and Motor City Casino
Ferry Street Inns
This is a collection of bed and breakfasts along Ferry Street that offers a luxurious Victorian feel. Ferry Street is a historical district located at the downtown area of Detroit, Michigan. The inn strip is located along the world famous Detroit Institute of Arts.
