Michigan Summer Bucket List
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Restaurants
The Deck
Beachwood-Bluffton, Muskegon · The Deck · 1601 Beach St, Muskegon, MI 49441, USA
Upbeat, seasonal restaurant featuring BBQ plates, craft brews & cocktails, plus a beachfront patio.
Bar
Great Turtle Brewery & Distillery
Michigan, Mackinac Island · Great Turtle Brewery & Distillery · 1359 Hoban St, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, USA
Featuring craft brews, cocktails, and comfort food, this brewpub offers live music.
Kamper's Rooftop Bar
Downtown Detroit, Detroit · Kamper's Rooftop Bar · Book Tower, 1265 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
Cocktail bar on the 14th floor of the Book Tower with Spanish-influenced light bites and a patio.
Outdoors
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Michigan, Mears · Silver Lake Sand Dunes · 1765 N Lakeview Dr, Mears, MI 49436, USA
Family-friendly park featuring off-roading and dune buggies.
Pyramid Point
Michigan · Pyramid Point · Pyramid Point, Michigan, USA
Well-known scenic overlook about a half mile from the trailhead, with views of Lake Michigan.
Empire Bluff Trail
Michigan, Honor · Empire Bluff Trail · Empire Bluff Trail, Honor, MI 49640, USA
Canyon Falls
Michigan · Canyon Falls · Canyon Falls, L'Anse Township, MI 49946, USA
Unique experiences
Iron Mountain Iron Mine
Michigan, Vulcan · Iron Mountain Iron Mine · W4852 US-2, Vulcan, MI 49892, USA
Visitors can tour this historic iron mine, which operated from 1877 to 1945, via train and on foot.
Kitch-iti-kipi
Michigan, Manistique · Kitch-iti-kipi · Sawmill Rd, Manistique, MI 49854, USA
Scenic natural spring with clear turquoise water & a pulley-raft ride across its 200-ft. length.
SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium
Michigan, Auburn Hills · SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium · 4316 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
Alpine Slide
Michigan, Thompsonville · Alpine Slide · Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville, MI 49683, USA
Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens
Michigan, Midland · Dow Gardens and the Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens · 1809 Eastman Ave, Midland, MI 48640, USA
110-acre garden & conservatory displaying over 1,700 kinds of plants, with tours, classes & events.
Oswald’s Bear Ranch
Michigan, Newberry · Oswald’s Bear Ranch · 13814 Co Rd 407, Newberry, MI 49868, USA
More than 2 dozen rescued bears can be seen from viewing platforms around 4 large enclosed habitats.
Craig's Cruisers Silver Lake
Michigan, Mears · Craig's Cruisers Silver Lake · 8343 W Hazel Rd, Mears, MI 49436, USA
Icecream
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
Michigan, Traverse City · Moomers Homemade Ice Cream · 7263 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685, USA
Quaint, family-operated ice-cream shop on a dairy farm offering many homemade flavors.
House of Flavors Restaurant
Michigan, Ludington · House of Flavors Restaurant · 402 W Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI 49431, USA
American favorites like roasted turkey & homemade ice cream served amid retro, 1950s-style decor.
Coffee
Mundos HQ
Michigan, Traverse City · Mundos HQ · 1238 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA
Relaxed coffeehouse with world-sourced beans, plus waffles, avocado toast, and other light eats, plus live music.
Shopping spots
l.a.cool
Michigan, Traverse City · l.a.cool · 120 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA
Beaches
Good Harbor Bay Beach
Michigan, Maple City · Good Harbor Bay Beach · Good Harbor Bay Beach, Good Harbor Bay Trail, Maple City, MI 49630, USA
