Visit These 12 Incredible Charming Small Towns In Michigan, One For Each Month Of The Year
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Emily Tieman
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Winter is here with its cloudy days, dark afternoons, and chilly evenings. The best way to chase away those winter blues is to start thinking about the exciting year ahead and planning trips! There are so many charming small towns in Michigan that it’s hard to see them all. But we’ve made a compilation of 12 towns so you can visit one each month for their festivals and seasonal activities.
Mackinac Island, MI 49757, USA
Mackinac Island is the crown jewel of Michigan and is one of the most visited places in our state in the summer months. But you can go on an incredible adventure and take a charter flight or ferry ride (weather permitting) into the snow-covered island. With only 500 residents on the island permanently, you’ll basically have the place to yourself.
Saugatuck, MI 49453, USA
Saugatuck is one of the cutest towns to visit and we featured it in our article Cozy Small Towns In Michigan Perfect For A Winter Getaway. Butler Street is the shopping hub with eclectic and artsy shops. The winter highlight is Saugatuck State Park, a breathtaking hike that winds through a forest and ends at the icy shores of Lake Michigan.
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Petoskey, MI 49770, USA
The ice is melting and the waters are shifting, do you know what that means? Time to hunt for beach glass! Petoskey State Park is the perfect place to search for colorful glass fragments to add to your sea glass collection (and maybe even a Petoskey stone or two!).
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Coldwater, MI 49036, USA
Spring is here and children are ready to paint pastel eggs and dig into an Easter basket. The best way to celebrate Easter in Michigan is to hop on the Easter Bunny Express at Little River Railroad in Coldwater. You’ll take a ride on an old diesel locomotive, snap a few photos with the Easter Bunny, and experience a good, old-fashioned egg hunt!
Holland, MI 49423, USA
The biggest festival in Michigan is Tulip Time which takes place in adorable Holland. You’ll find six million tulips blooming of every variety all over town to celebrate Holland’s Dutch heritage. Downtown Holland hosts Tulip Time parades and you can catch Dutch dancers prancing around town in costume for tourists. Windmill Island, Dutch Village, and Holland State Park are just a few of the best places you have to visit on your trip to Holland.
St. Joseph, MI, USA
St. Joseph is one of the loveliest beach towns in Michigan and has stunning sunsets. The quaint downtown has antique stores and a delicious chocolate shop that serves the best hot chocolate. St. Joseph’s treasure is the Silver Beach Carousel which took its first spin in 1910 and has been delighting visitors ever since.
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Escanaba, MI, USA
Escanaba, lovingly referred to as "Esky," is a Little Bay de Noc port city located in the Upper Peninsula. You can rent a kayak at Ludington Park and spend the whole day on the water. Once you’re finished, visit the restored Sand Point Lighthouse, a historic structure built in 1867.
Allegan, MI 49010, USA
Allegan has one of the best flea markets in Michigan and it takes place in the summer months. Allegan Antique Market is full of vintage furniture, kitschy knick-knacks, and every antique imaginable. When you’re finished at the flea market you can explore the historic downtown that is very walkable, family-friendly, and even has its own zipline!
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Northville, MI, USA
Charming downtown Northville is a historic community about 30 miles outside of Detroit. In September, Northville hosts The Victorian Heritage Festival to celebrate the town’s history. There is a traditional Victorian parade with town residents wearing period costumes and you may even see someone riding an antique unicycle down the street!
Harbor Springs, MI 49740, USA
Have you ever tried your hand at pumpkin bowling? Pond Hill Farm is a working farm that sells pumpkins and has the best fall activities including pumpkin smashing, hay rides, and festive fall trails to walk through. Pond Hill Farm is located right on the Tunnel of Trees route in Harbor Springs which is spectacular during the fall.
Frankenmuth, MI, USA
Start your holiday season off with a bang by visiting Michigan’s Christmas town, Frankenmuth. The town is known for its Bavarian-style architecture which makes you feel like you’re in a small German village. No trip to Frankenmuth is complete without stopping at the world’s largest Christmas store, Bronner’s!
Rochester, MI, USA
Rochester has arguably the most impressive light display in all of Michigan due to the downtown being lit from top to bottom. There are delightful Christmas events during the month of December and you can even stay in a Christmas-themed hotel room during your trip.
Now get out your calendars and start booking those trips for the coming year! Have you visited any of these small towns? Let us know your experience! If you have a city that deserves a feature, submit a nomination form.
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