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Tips for planning your last minute holiday getaway in Michigan

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Posted at 3:54 PM, Dec 17, 2023

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Although winter is right around the corner, the change of the season should not prevent you from planning a getaway.

Here in Michigan, there's no shortage of potential plans to be made during any season.

If you're looking for a little help planning your last-minute vacation, My Michigan Beach's "Interactive Travel Map" can help whether you're looking for some of the state's top destinations or something off the beaten path.

“Taking a break from the busy winter holidays is a perfect way to ease into 2024,” said Jill Halpin, Founder and Chief Beach Officer of MyMichiganBeach.com. “We’re lucky to have a so many amazing travel destinations to choose from in Michigan," she said.

Some recommendations for the winter season includes:

  • Treetops Resort in Gaylord for skiing and sleigh rides
  • Tahquamenon Falls for natural winter beauty and dog sledding
  • Downtown Detroit for skating at Campus Martius and holiday fun at Cadillac Square
  • New Buffalo for hiking at some of Lake Michigan's beaches, wineries and shopping at locally-owned businesses in Harbor Country

If you're interested in any of these recommendations or others, you can find the interactive map here.