Nestled in the heart of the Great Lakes, Michigan offers a dynamic blend of natural beauty and cultural vibrancy. Spanning two peninsulas, it’s bordered by four of the five Great Lakes, giving rise to scenic shorelines, dunes, and forests. Traverse City delights visitors with its cherry orchards and wineries, while the iconic Mackinac Island, vehicle-free and rich in Victorian charm, beckons with bicycle trails and fudge shops. Outdoor enthusiasts explore Sleeping Bear Dunes, where towering sand formations meet Lake Michigan, or paddle through the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s colorful cliffs. Detroit pulses with music history, art museums, and a revitalized riverfront, contrasting the serene beauty of the Upper Peninsula’s Porcupine Mountains.