The 2017 List

  1. Indulge in Superman Ice Cream
  2. Stroll the Sunday Fulton Street Art Market in Grand Rapids
  3. Explore Fort Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City
  4.  Stay cool and have fun at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo
  5. Watch a movie at a drive-in movie theatre
  6. Ride the TART Trails 
  7. Visit the historic Whitefish Point Lighthouse and Shipwreck Museum
  8. Relax a bit by taking a ride on one of Shanty Creek’s E-bikes
  9. Try a scenic drive like US-2 from St. Ignace to Manistique or Tunnel of Trees on M-119, Harbor Springs
  10. Take in the beautiful architecture of the Guardian Building and Fisher Building
  11. Take a Soo Locks Boat Tour
  12. Gaze at the Waterfalls along the West End of Black River
  13. Say “hi!” to the animals at John Ball, Binder Park, Detroit, or Garlyn Zoo
  14. Ride the new bike trail parallel to 127 from Alma to St. Louis
  15. Immerse yourself and be amazed at the darkness in Michigan’s Dark Sky Parks
  16. Devour a pizza and enjoy the views at Silver Beach Pizza in St. Joe
  17. Stop by Iargo Springs and the Lumberman’s Monument
  18. Eat from Little Fleet food trucks in Traverse City
  19. Tour Michigan’s Capital Building
  20. Explore a public library and read a book by a Michigan author
  21. Explore Les Cheneaux Islands
  22. Take a Selfie at Superior Dome at Northern Michigan University
  23.  Relax at Beal Botanical and Children’s Gardens at MSU
  24.  Explore the Shipwrecks of Thunder Bay at the National Marine Sanctuary
  25. Sample a local beer at your favorite Michigan brewery
  26. Hike Around Grand Island
  27. Get up close to the Ludington Pier Light and Explore the Beach
  28. Take the Mission Point Guided Sunrise Hike
  29. Ride the Sand Dunes at Silver Lake
  30. Take a day to hit up LEGOLAND and SEA LIFE at Great Lakes Crossings
  31. Go back in time and explore Greenfield Village
  32. Explore your nearest gem of a State Park
  33. Fly or take a boat from Charlevoix to Beaver Island
  34. Munch on some hotdogs from Pronto Pups
  35. Look for loons on Keweenaw Peninsula
  36. Climb the steps of Castle Rock and say hi to Paul Bunyan and Babe the Big Blue Ox
  37. Play Euchre around a fire pit
  38. Take in the fresh produce, flowers, and murals at Eastern Market
  39. Hike the Porcupine Mountains
  40. Collect Leland Blue stones at Vans Beach in Leland
  41. Bring the kids (young and old!) to play in Cadillac Commons
  42. Visit Literati Book Store
  43. Stand up paddle along your favorite river or lake
  44. Adventure in Dinosaur Gardens
  45. Visit the Mighty Tahquamenon Falls
  46. Soak up the sun at Pere Marquette Beach
  47.  Support Michigan artists at My Secret Stash
  48. Try out the Fish Ladder in Grand Rapids
  49. Be amazed by the size and awesomeness of the DIA
  50. Experience the Soo Through a Bird’s Eye Adventure