Extended Weekend Getaways 
There’s nothing like Michigan in autumn — when nearly 10 million acres of public woods are ablaze with fiery reds, oranges and gold. Each leaf invites you to slow down for a dazzling fall color tour along highways and coastlines.
We invite you to embrace the robust colors of the season as you sample fresh and locally-grown seasonal treats at apple orchards and cider mills throughout the state. Breathtaking colors make the perfect backdrop for fall horseback riding, fishing and golf.
In the coming week, you’ll find various expressions and displays of color at In the coming week, at ArtPrize 2022 in Grand Rapids, the North American International Auto Show In Detroit, the Hops and Lock Festival in Sault Sainte Marie and the Harbor Haus Oktoberfest in Copper Harbor.
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Families seeking a fun getaway for their kids can easily find it in Detroit. The Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Historical Museum and The Henry Ford all have workshops and activities for kids that blend learning, art and history. Legoland Discovery Center Michigan and Sea Life Michigan Aquarium have your family covered in the ‘burbs. And what kid doesn’t enjoy a carousel? Hopefully yours, because the Cullen Family Carousel on the Detroit International RiverWalk offers amazing views of Canada and the Detroit skyline. And we’ve never met a kid who doesn’t love a ride on the People Mover. Take a lap or two around and orient yourself with downtown Detroit. Prefer an all-adult extended weekend getaway? MGM Grand Detroit has all the ingredients: The casino with nearly 2,800 slot and video poker machines, the greatest table games, and poker room, dining, live entertainment and nightlife and the AXIS Lounge. Luxury awaits at Detroit’s only hotel to receive both AAA Four-Diamond and Forbes Four-Star awards. >MORE
Ann Arbor is many things, including a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture. Located in southeast Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities in Washtenaw County. With so many thriving communities nearby, Ann Arbor has become a cultural melting pot and urban oasis. If you’re looking to inspire creativity in the next generation, look no further than the renowned Hands-On Museum. Even for people who are a little too big for the child-sized exhibits, this is a fantastic place to explore all the senses. There are four floors of science, nature and social exhibits complete with interactive and splashy models. >MORE
