Put On Your Mittens and Find Your Winter Thing

As the last of our leaves fall from the trees and swirl in our yards before being caught in a gust that takes them away, Michigan’s golf courses, campgrounds, and seasonal parks take a vacation of their own. Around the same time references to the "Great Lakes State" dwindle and the preferred nickname becomes "Winter Wonderland".

You might not expect the "joint to be jumping" when the inland lakes freeze over and the snow flies, but overcast days bring on bouts of cabin fever among the locals and pushes them out of their homes and cabins in search of fun. The Michiganders are joined by visitors from all over the United States at Michigan attractions, resorts, and hotels.

From the Keweenaw Peninsula down to Detroit, Michiganders, as locals are called, thrive on winter. The State comes alive with an abundance of cold weather Michigan attractions. Some might even say that come December, our real amusement parks open for

business at Michigan’s top-rated ski resorts, terrain parks, and on our snowmobiling trails. Hey, you don’t think Michigan is shaped like two mittens by accident do you?

Everyone caters to the winter crowd here. Michigan dining establishments know just what to serve to keep their customers’ warm; and many hotels and malls team up to offer weekend shopping packages to those wishing to have a big city “Michigan winter getaway.” And if you would rather try your hand at making some money instead of spending it, open year-round, Michigan casinos are waiting for you. In a single day you can visit half a dozen casinos on a whirlwind tour of your design. Stomp the snow off your boots, rub your hands together, and get ready to play. There’s nothing like the cold to get you started.

So while Michigan’s beaches, resorts, attractions, and parks lured you during the summer months; you’ll find “your winter thing” is also here in Michigan.