Carefree Travel Guide 2026

UPPER PENINSULA

Spring Spring arrives in full bloom at Grand Hotel, where lilacs perfume the air and horse-drawn carriages clip-clop past the world’s longest porch. Rock gently, savor the historic ambiance, and soak in timeless charm. GrandHotel.com four seasons of fun

Fall Nestled on the Shores of Lake Huron, and near the Mackinac ferries and local casino, it’s the ideal location for beachside bonfires, indoor swimming, and unforgettable sunrise breakfast or sunset dinners right near the beach. BreakersMI.com

Breakers Resort & Beach Bar St. Ignace

Winter Sault Ste. Marie is your northern winter escape, with crisp air, snowy streets, the frozen St. Marys River, snowmobiling, the I-500, cozy shops, and an authentic Upper Peninsula wonderland experience. SaultSteMarie.com

Grand Hotel Mackinac Island

Summer Summer on Mackinac Island brings sunshine, blooming gardens, bike rides, sparkling waters, and more. Find out why it’s been named the #1 summer travel destination in the US for the past 3 years! MackinacIsland.org

Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau Sault Ste. Marie

Seasonal Fun Fact Looking for solitude, beauty, and someplace remote? Then check out Presque Isle Park, in Marquette . This scenic peninsula, ideal for picnics, hiking, biking, or swimming, overlooks stunning Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world.

Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau Mackinac Island

West Michigan Tourist Association | WMTA.org

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