Michigan - America’s Driving State

State Capital: Lansing
Admission to the union:
January 26th, 1837 as 26th state

The lakeside state of Michigan has the world’s longest freshwater shoreline and is home to the country’s auto industry in Detroit. Michigan is split in two with the sparsely populated Upper Peninsula separated by Lake Michigan from the industrial Lower Peninsula. The spectacular natural wonder of the Great Lakes make Michigan a popular year round destination for visitors who come to enjoy the wide open spaces as well as the many attractions of the big lights of Detroit. Michigan’s population has a strong German and Nordic heritage and this is still reflected in the local cuisine and strong work ethic of its citizens. Henry Ford is perhaps the state’s most famous figure with his legacy on every road the world over.

Things to do in Michigan:

The Henry Ford Museum boasts an impressive collection of American ingenuity and achievement and is a real eye opener.

The Chrysler Museum in Southfield is a piece of heaven for rev heads. Car enthusiasts will drool at the perfectly preserved kings of the road.

The Tahquamenon Falls State Park has picture perfect lake views with the magnificent waterfall taking centre stage. Located near Lake Superior in Upper Peninsula.

In downtown Detroit is the Renaissance Center, home to the GM Museum together with a world of entertainment and history.

Oktoberfest comes to the ‘Bavarian’ town of Frankenmuth right here in Michigan. Don’t forget your lederhosen and your appetite when you visit this quant piece of ‘Germany’.

Visiting Michigan? Book ahead and save on attractions.