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Explore the country’s longest canopy walk and 110 acres of botanical gardens, bike a 30-mile stretch of scenic rail trail, or sip under the stars at an open-air beer garden — and enjoy every moment of your vacation in Midland, Michigan!

Splash at multiple spray parks, roam through colorful gardens and groves, and dare to take the country's longest canopy walk up to 40 feet high in the forest! It’s all here, and ready when you are, when you spend a weekend in Midland with the kids!

When it’s time to really get away, get to a city that’s got some soul. Get to Saginaw, Michigan! Where else can you experience pristine wildlife by day and sample from 100+ beers on tap into the night? Catch a play at one of the oldest community theatres in the nation — then cozy up at a nearby craft distillery and brewery just two blocks apart?

With hands-on, interactive museums, zoos & petting farms where your hearts will melt, and opportunities to bounce sky-high or squeal with excitement aboard a choo-choo train — Saginaw is a kid-friendly spot that adults will love, too!

Whether you’re looking for antiques and vintage treasures, or you’re on a family adventure to fill out wardrobes and find great deals, you’ll discover what you’re looking for — and then some — at these top spots for shopping in the Great Lakes Bay!

Home to the largest antique mall in Michigan (housed fittingly in a historic downtown building) and an annual antique festival of epic proportions, with smaller shops sprinkled throughout, the Great Lakes Bay is full of opportunity to uncover timeless treasures.

Whether you take in a ball game or a guided boat tour, hike new trails or taste fresh cocktails, discover the best of all that spring brings when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Pure Michigan!

Squeal with delight while zooming through treetops at an unforgettable aerial park. Take in a ball game, travel the zoo, or tap maple trees together. When the kiddos are ready for easy-breezy fun, discover the best of what spring brings when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Pure Michigan as a family!

With sunshine and fresh air beckoning, let this list of favorite outdoor attractions inspire your adventures in Pure Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region this spring!

Whether fresh pop-up shops and artisan markets are calling your name or tasty street fare and food trucks are luring you to go — or you just want to celebrate at one of the largest beer tasting events in all of Michigan — spring festivals are underway and can’t-miss events are right around the corner!

Whether you're looking to surprise your sweetheart or simply get away together, these bed & breakfasts in Pure Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region will ensure the moments of relaxation you imagine actually happen!

Staring into each other’s eyes amidst soft candlelight, enjoying ambiances that rival the tantalizing flavors, and indulging in delicious desserts on magical evenings you’re sure to remember — dreamy date nights await, lovebirds!