If you’re like us, you know that October is the best time of the year to celebrate. Summer may be over, but the fun is just heating up. No matter where you are in Michigan, everywhere you look you’ll find something fun to do: Fall harvest festivals, apple orchards, cider mills, pumpkin patches, corn mazes fall color tours, haunted houses, chili-cook-offs and more. The post Best Michigan October Events: Fall Fun, Festivals, & Weekend Getaways appeared first on My Michigan Beach and Travel ..read more

Imagine cruising the iconic M22 Highway and arriving at a destination that is surrounded by the beautiful blues of Lake Michigan, a crystal clear river, and a picturesque waterfall. You can experience all of this and more in the lovely town of Leland, MI. Leland, MI is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Northern Michigan. With a little more than a half hour from Traverse City and settled along the shore of Sleeping Bear Dunes, Leland offers shopping in historic fishing shanties, a variety of waterfront restaurants, and boat excursions to the Manitou Islands all while relaxing to t ..read more

Peak fall color usually comes a little later to southeast Michigan compared to the rest of the state, and this year is no different. That means that southeast Michigan gets to enjoy the changing fall foliage a little bit longer than other parts of the state. The post See Fall Color in Southeast Michigan: 5 Amazing Places to Catch the Changing Fall Foliage appeared first on My Michigan Beach and Travel ..read more

Are you looking for the best time to see fall foliage in Michigan and enjoy fall Michigan travel? Fellow leaf-peepers and autumn aficionados, you're in luck!  It's that magical time of the year again when Michigan transforms into a canvas of warm hues and vibrant shades. Cider mills, corn mazes, fall festivals, and pumpkin patches can be found on almost every corner.   If you're ready to embrace the cozy sweaters, apple cider, and the irresistible rustle of fallen leaves underfoot, you're in for a treat. So grab your flannels and your sense of adventure, beca ..read more

Michigan in the fall…think bright, clear blue skies; winds gently rustling through the trees and right red and yellow leaves slowly dancing to the ground. Or think deep blue waters with fierce, white-capped waves rolling into shore and splashing on a wide, sandy beach. Michigan summers might be amazing, but autumn in Michigan is a sight to behold. The post Michigan Fall Color 2024: Best Places to See Changing Fall Foliage appeared first on My Michigan Beach and Travel ..read more

Now is the time for stunning fall foliage and fall train rides in Michigan are one of my favorite ways to celebrate fall in Michigan. The vibrant colors of fall in Michigan can’t be missed and what better way to see them than with a fun-filled train ride through the Great Lake State? Steam trains might be a thing of the past in some places but not in Michigan! Fall color train tours are a perfect way to see Michigan’s fall color in action, with the added bonus of the special feeling that comes when traveling by train. It’s a perfect way to explore Michigan in style! Where to Find Fall Color Tr ..read more

If you didn't already know, now is the time to find fall things to do Northern Michigan. It’s a great time to celebrate in northern Michigan: the leaves on the trees are changing colors, the air is cooler and there is plenty of fun to be had before the first snowflake hits the ground. The best way to spend fall is in Northern Michigan, with its gorgeous scenery, tasty food, along with outdoor and indoor activities galore. Whether you’re looking for a family activity, planning a day trip, or looking for outdoor adventures, there are plenty of fun activities and pure Michigan fall events to enjo ..read more

Looking for the best places for apple picking in Michigan? You’re in the right place: while spring and summer in Michigan are the time for picking strawberries, blueberries, and cherries, fall in Michigan is for apples! During the autumn months, Michiganders flock to cider mills for Michigan apples and to get their hands on fresh-squeezed apple cider. Michigan apple orchards and family farms come alive during apple season, with enough fun activities and fresh apples to keep us going all season long. The post Where to Go Apple Picking in Michigan in 2024 appeared first on My Michigan Beach and ..read more

Fall festivals in Michigan are the best way to celebrate the arrival of autumn, which is arguably the prettiest season in our state. All of the leaves are changing colors, the air is crisp and fresh, and the family-owned fruit stands along M-22 and other scenic highways are starting to switch out the berries and jams for apple cider and fresh vegetables. Fall festivals here include pumpkin patches, apple harvests, arts and crafts, and much more. Check out this list to find an amazing fall festival near you. The post 20 Top Fall Festivals in Michigan for 2024 appeared first on My Michigan Beach ..read more

We’ve got some great news for Michigan fall leaf-peepers: an unseasonably warm September and early October has extended the color change in Michigan. That means even MORE time for you to get out and see some of the spectacular, vibrant colors as the leaves continue to turn from green to brilliant reds, yellows, and golds… and find them in peak conditions. Temperatures - which play a factor on the foliage color change - are predicted to be in near 80 degrees in some parts of Michigan the second week of October, which is very rare. We’ve been out scouring the state, and discovered first-hand tha ..read more