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