Michigan
Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Michigan.
Hotel guides
Travel videos
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Through My Lens is a YouTube travel channel sharing informative videos from trips, including hikes, restaurants, and city guides.
This itinerary video provides a strong eight-day Michigan road trip overview, spanning the Upper and Lower Peninsula from Ironwood and Munising to Mackinac Island, Grand Rapids, and Detroit.
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The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison, a travel couple focused on places and foods.
This travel video is a practical Michigan Upper Peninsula RV road trip guide, featuring Tahquamenon Falls, Pictured Rocks Cruises, Kitch-iti-kipi, food stops, camping, and scenic lookouts.
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Vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel run by Alex and Marko Ayling, focused on cultural and culinary discovery.
This video follows a summer visit to Traverse City, Michigan, giving a good Great Lakes travel angle through local activities and stops.
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Adventures of Matt and Nat is a YouTube travel channel from Matt and Nat, a Nashville-based couple documenting U.S.
This travel vlog covers a colorful one-day visit to Holland, Michigan, during Tulip Time Festival, with tulip fields and Dutch-themed stops.
Travel articles & blogs
ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison and itinerary-planning tools. Its Michigan guide is a well-rounded starting point for exploring shoreline, lighthouses, museums, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, Bay City, and cultural attractions across the state.
Read the guide at viatravelers.com/destinations/michigan/.
viatravelers.com/destinations/michigan/
Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on detailed destination guides, itineraries, hikes, road trips, and photography. Their Michigan travel guide offers practical state-level advice with specific pointers for Detroit, the Henry Ford Museum, and related city planning.
Tips and travel advice for Michigan: best things to do in Detroit, how to visit the Henry Ford Museum, plus a Detroit Travel Guide.
earthtrekkers.com/united-states/michigan/
The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Upper Peninsula guide is a strong resource for adventure-focused planning, covering Pictured Rocks kayaking, waterfalls, and regional road trip ideas.
Looking for the best things to do in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan? We've road-tripped the UP multiple times and can tell you this: it's one of
theplanetd.com/upper-peninsula-michigan/
The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site for backpackers, budget travelers, digital nomads, and independent trips. Their Michigan camping guide gives outdoor travelers practical direction on selected areas and planning tips for an affordable stay in the state.
Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/camping-in-michigan/.
thebrokebackpacker.com/camping-in-michigan/
The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical advice for trips with kids, packing, gear, and itineraries. Their 10-day Michigan road trip itinerary is especially helpful for family planning, organizing a route across the Great Lakes State.
Want the steal the best Michigan road trip itinerary to use for your own trip? CLICK to read it and start planning!
thefamilyvoyage.com/michigan-road-trip-itinerary/
Dreams in Heels is a travel and lifestyle blog by Olga Maria, blending destination inspiration with personal and contributor perspectives. Her Michigan article adds variety to trip planning with ten offbeat and fun year-round activities to see and experience across the state.
Off the beaten path Michigan! There are so many activities year round to see and experience in Michigan. Here are the top ten fun things to do in Michigan.
dreamsinheels.com/off-the-beaten-path-michigan-the-top-ten-offbeat-fun-things-to-do-in-michigan-usa/
Trekaroo is a family travel community and planning resource with guides, reviews, itineraries, and parent-written destination advice. Their Michigan fall foliage guide is a helpful seasonal resource, spotlighting 12 places to see color across the Upper and Lower Peninsula.
Michigan fall foliage is among the most vibrant in the country. Here are our top spots enjoy fall colors in Michigan on the Upper & Lower Peninsula.
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Practical Wanderlust is a responsible budget travel blog with practical guides, storytelling, humor, and social context. Their winter Michigan guide gives cold-season travelers a practical mix of cities, towns, and wintry outdoor settings to consider.
Michigan in the winter is a blend of vibrant cities, charming towns, and pristine wintry wonderland. Here's where to visit this winter!
practicalwanderlust.com/michigan-in-the-winter/
Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business with adventure, nature, and planning content. Their Michigan places-to-visit guide is useful for nature-led planning, bringing together small towns, lakeside destinations, and parks around the state.
These are the best places to visit in Michigan: the cutest small towns, dreamy lakeside destinations, and best parks in the state.
bemytravelmuse.com/places-to-visit-in-michigan/
The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog focused on affordable adventures and practical planning advice. Their Michigan summer vacation article is a practical pick for affordable local travel ideas and activities that support the local economy.
Summer vacation in Michigan for less money. Better yet, discover how to support the local economy while you're spending your summer in Michigan, too!
the-travel-bunny.com/summer-vacation-in-michigan/