8 Enchanting Urban Waterfalls That Everyone In Michigan Should Visit
By Serena Maria Daniels|Updated on April 11, 2022(Originally published April 06, 2022)
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Serena Maria Daniels
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Serena Maria Daniels is an award-winning freelance journalist in Detroit, by way of Chicago, by way of the West Coast. She writes about Michigan for OIYS. Serena enjoys learning about language and culture and taking road trips with her beagle Ralph.
In Michigan, we’ve got a ton of gorgeous natural surroundings to visit – something you’re well aware of if you’ve ever searched online for “waterfalls near me.” And while there are an abundance of hiking trails with waterfalls in Michigan, most don’t have the time to devote to a lengthy trek. Luckily, there are quite a few man-made urban waterfalls. And while they may not be among the best waterfall hikes in Michigan, the man-made falls below capture the essence of their natural counterparts.
These falls are created by the dam on the Escanaba River, which empties into Lake Michigan. It's a popular recreation area and down below is an idyllic fly fishing spot.
No trip to Frankenmuth would be complete without a visit to the Frankenmuth River Place Shopping Village, which is where you'll find these falls. More specifically, they're at the end of the dock of the Bavarian Belle Paddlewheel Vessel.
Another illuminated, stepped waterfall, Stepping Stone Falls is nestled within the Genessee County County Park system and typically operates between May and September.
So, did you ever come across these cascades when searching for “waterfalls near me?” Have you ever been to any of them? If so, which ones and what did you think? We want to know!
Looking for more cascades to explore? You’re in luck! We mapped out a route that leads to some of the best waterfall hikes in Michigan.
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