Carefree Travel Guide 2024

west michigan 2024 contents

features

top picks 10 Last-Minute Road Trips 16 Farmers Markets 18 Home Away From Home 20 Couples Escapes 21 Tie the Knot 24 Great Outdoors 25 Sun and Sandy Beaches 30 Off the Grid 33 Adventure Awaits 42 Sip and Savor 44 City and Culture

47 Accessibility 48 Small Town Gems 49 Arts 52 Tasting Rooms 53 Cannabis 54 Falling For Fall 55 Celebrate the Snow

08 Event Calendar 11 Road Trip Bingo 12 Outdoor Dining and Social Districts

19 Places to Stay 32 Places to Eat 36 MI by the Numbers 40 Photo Contest 45 Bucket List 46 Kids and Family Favorites

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directory 56 South Region 68 Central Region 80 North Region 90 Upper Peninsula

06 West Michigan 14 Agriculture 22 Camping 26 Water Adventures 28 Golf 34 History 37 Drink Local 50 Festivals and Events

95 Statewide and Nearby

Cover Photo by Erin Sytsma, Pictured Rocks Northern Michigan’s stunning canvas of vibrant cliffs and crystal-clear waters invites you to explore nature’s breathtaking masterpiece. This photo was taken by Erin Sytsma, capturing canoeing at Pictured Rocks in Northern Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Blair Celano

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