12 Unforgettable Things You Must Add To Your Michigan Summer Bucket List
Is it summer yet? Well, not quite, but we can still get excited at the prospect of endless days and nights out under the sun or the cool of the moon, without regard to brutal winter. While we’re daydreaming of warmer days ahead, let’s start thinking about all the things we should have done in summers past but never got around to.
To help with that, we’ve come up with a few epic Michigan suggestions. So dust off the old bucket list and add these to your itinerary.

Stretch your sea legs (OK, lake legs) and hop on a boat.

Win or lose, there's nothing like taking in the big game in the evening summer breeze.
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A lot of improvements have been made to restore this beautiful city park. Why not check it out?
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We've got some of the most beautiful beaches around. And what better time of year to enjoy them than summer? Pictured here, Grand Haven State Park.

Pictured here, a dreamy sundae whipped up at House of Flavors in Manistee.

You'll feel like you've escaped to another planet.

Grab the kiddos and head to the ol' swimmin' hole. Or rather, swimmin' lake. Pictured here, North Bar Lake at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

It's really quite relaxing standing out there on the open water.
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Tube it or wade. Just make sure you get a nice cool down at this special place.

There's something about the clip clop of the horses' hooves that people go crazy for on a romantic summer's evening on Mackinac Island.

Don't spend a minute eating in a hot kitchen. Patio dining is where it's at.

Ever wonder where that sweet, delicious Michigan riesling comes from? Look no further than the vast vineyards of Lenawee Peninsula up north.
Some fun, huh? Tell us: what makes summertime in Michigan complete for you?
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