Carefree Travel Guide 2026

SOUTH Fall four seasons of fun

Fall in love with Lansing’s charm! From Spartan football excitement to scenic River Trail walks, u-pick farms, and cozy cider mills - autumn adventures await. Choose Lansing and plan on something Greater! Lansing.org

Spring Everything maple all in one place. Pure Maple syrup, candies, maple sugar, and so much more. Pure Maple as you have never had it before. MapleRowSugarhouse.com

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Winter Nestled in the heart of wine country, Paw Paw proudly calls itself the town so nice they named it twice. Discover charming wineries, and harvest festivals, and December’s Christmas in the Village celebrations. DestinationPawPaw.com

Maple Row Sugarhouse Jones

Summer One of the original makers of world-class wines and ciders from fruit grown along the shores of Lake Michigan. Tours, tastings, live music, and more offered year round. FennValley.com

Destination Paw Paw Paw Paw

Seasonal Fun Fact They say summer is for sailors. In South Haven anyone can get that chance! At the Michigan Maritime Museum , book a sail, cruise, or tour of an 1810 top sail merchant sloop, the Friends Good Will , for an authentic taste of shipping life on the Great Lakes in the early 19th century.

Fenn Valley Vineyards Fennville

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