"Michigan Wonderland of Old Mingled with New" Michigan by janetanne

Michigan Travel Guide: 4,514 reviews and 7,006 photos

When in Michigan, Drive Around

When I think of Michigan, I invariably think of Henry Ford, cars old and new, expressways, roads winding along the Great Lakes and the price of gas!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Something for everyone who loves the outdoors
Cons:Too many cold, cloudy days in winter
In a nutshell:If you don't like the weather, wait a minute!

Last visit to Michigan: Aug 2005
Intro Written Aug 1, 2005
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Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village Things to Do (2)

Henry Ford first preserved an entire building with the restoration of his beloved birthplace in 1919. When a new road... more travel advice

Cross the Big Mac... Things to Do (2)

...The Big Mackinac Bridge that is! When the Bridge was built, it was the longest single span suspension bridge in the... more travel advice

Harley Davidson Road Rally Transportation (3)

When I was a little girl in gradeschool, my parents had a summer place in Meridith, Michigan, along the road where... more travel advice

Still running Transportation (3)

When Henry Ford made his first cars, he made them to last! You will most likely see many such old restored cars on the... more travel advice

Local Customs (2)
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Off The Beaten Path (1)
Birdwatching In Jack Pine Forests

Comments (26)

Nemorino Sep 24, 2010 at 3:18 AM Report Abuse

Legend has it that when the first car came through his town, Henry Ford rode behind it on a bicycle and observed it very carefully. (Remember Jerry Reed singing Lord Mister Ford?)
lynnehamman Jun 11, 2009 at 6:33 AM Report Abuse

I just loved those hilarious Local Customs tips! And that is an awesome bridge. I guess it WOULD be fun to look our for the old automobiles-they were so handsome-looking.
balhannah May 4, 2009 at 11:17 PM Report Abuse

Had friends who lived by the Lake in Michigan, now I know a little about it. That is one looooong bridge!
Balam Jun 6, 2008 at 1:44 AM Report Abuse

Great Page !
yooperprof Apr 8, 2008 at 4:48 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for visiting my Marquette page! Nice to meet another Michigander. I've got a list somewhere of "You know you're a yooper when. . . " If I find it, I'll send it to you!
robertgaz Sep 19, 2007 at 12:46 AM Report Abuse

It sounds like it could get a tad cold in these parts!
Stephen-KarenConn Oct 2, 2006 at 2:09 PM Report Abuse

Don't know what I'd rather see - the Henry Ford Museum or the Kirtland Warbler. Maybe the museum would be easier to find.
SEALIFE Aug 11, 2006 at 10:48 AM Report Abuse

I can buy one.Why not?
Karolina01 Jun 29, 2006 at 9:24 PM Report Abuse

I wonder what is the note for: dating, to sell the car to a woman, or the guy (are you sure that the owner is guy?) wants to hire a woman to work for him or her?
Callavetta Jun 4, 2006 at 4:10 PM Report Abuse

Good for you! Would love to see a picture. I can't do my own. I'm too messy. At least your son isn't home (is he?) When I'm visiting my parents with my daughters I sometimes feel like the meat in the middle of a "mean sandwich".