| It's not often that you head out on a vacation | | | | that Michigan has to offer. Even if you are traveling |
| planning to hit up the local farms, but in Michigan you | | | | with children, it's still a great place to stop. They may |
| might just want to. Michigan is one of the top | | | | find it very interesting to see the acres upon acres |
| apple-producing states in the U.S., and is known for | | | | of perfectly lined-up vines and to see machinery that |
| being home to hundreds of farmers markets and | | | | assists in the process. |
| cider mills. Just about any region in Michigan will have | | | | Several Amusement and Water Parks to Choose |
| a farm or mill for you and the family to stop in for a | | | | From |
| bit. Enjoy fresh apple cider and tours of working | | | | After you've dragged your precious little angels |
| farms to find out where these fruits come from | | | | through apple farms, countless lighthouses and a |
| before they hit your local grocery store. Of course, | | | | handful of wineries, it may be time to do something |
| because there is much more to do than visit apple | | | | special for them. Michigan has several amusement |
| farms, your Michigan family vacation will be | | | | parks and water parks to choose from, depending |
| jam-packed with fun for everyone. | | | | upon where you are. Of course the water parks will |
| Michigan Coast Dotted with Over a Hundred | | | | only be operational during the warm summer months, |
| Lighthouses | | | | but if you're in Michigan during this time, have at it. |
| Michigan is the only state in the United States to be | | | | There is the A-Maze-N Mirrors in Mackinaw City in |
| bordered by four great lakes. Because of this, its | | | | which you will find yourself mystified and maybe a |
| coast is dotted with over a hundred lighthouses, all | | | | little lost in a - that's right, maze made of mirrors. In |
| with unique features and some with very interesting | | | | Ossineke, stop by the Dinosaur Gardens to see a |
| back stories. Though many of the lighthouses are still | | | | reproduction of nearly thirty prehistoric birds and |
| in use, others have been abandoned and others still | | | | dinosaurs. Even play a little miniature golf while you're |
| are in the process of renovation. Though you may | | | | there. |
| not be able to tour all of them, the few that do | | | | Pop into One of Michigan's Casinos |
| offer tours or that have museums are usually worth | | | | If your particular Michigan family vacation does not |
| stopping to see. Even if you just stop for a few | | | | include children, or if you find yourself child-free with |
| photos, lighthouses make fantastic pictures, especially | | | | a few hours to spare, you might decide to pop into |
| when you can tell admirers that you took them | | | | one of Michigan's casinos and try your hand at some |
| yourself. | | | | cards, slots or a roll or two of the dice. Detroit has |
| Stop at Any One of Fifty Wineries and Vineyards | | | | three casinos in the city itself, and there are several |
| To continue with some of the agricultural gifts that | | | | other throughout the state. If you're not much of a |
| the state of Michigan has to offer, be sure to make | | | | gambler, you can still enjoy the food and |
| a few stops at any one of its nearly fifty wineries | | | | entertainment, much like Las Vegas but on a much |
| and vineyards during your vacation. Some offer tours | | | | smaller scale. Now that you have an idea of what |
| of the entire process from harvesting the grapes to | | | | Michigan has to offer, start planning your vacation |
| the final product, while others are simply tasting | | | | accordingly, and don't forget to take lots of pictures! |
| rooms showcasing some of the magnificent wines | | | | |