Question about Michigan Vacation

Beehunter · 02-10-2008, 12:41 PM

I am wanting to take my family (kids from 6 to 16) to a lake or river in Michigan, rent a cabin for the week, fish and do some family activities. Is there a lake or river that has stuff close by for the whole family to do in Michigan. The wife as most prefers to shop so I am looking for a place we can hopefully do both. I have been to Tippy Dam region and really like it but not sure if its a good choice for a family.

buckhunter14 · 02-10-2008, 06:36 PM

that is a tough call. the southern half of lower michigan is usually good for shopping and the northern half is great for the outdoors. I don't have any good suggestions for you, but we do offer some great fishing.

firelt72 · 02-10-2008, 07:27 PM

I have a great one. I love Ludington. It is on the water (Lake Michigan and Sable River I think???) they have a great state park, easy for me to get to, numerious lighthouses, rivers, sand dunes, and food is great. They are about an 1 1/2 from Sleeping Bear Dunes NP. You also need to head to Buhla (SP) and eat at a local favorite The Cherry Hut. Just an idea. Oh and the car ferry goes over to Wisconsin from there, very cool for the kids to see and the adults!

Feistman · 02-10-2008, 08:33 PM

Traverse City area.

stikbow26 · 02-11-2008, 06:12 AM

Yep either Ludington or Traverse's would be where I would go!! My mom and dad live near Ludington lots of lakes and the Pere Marqutte river is world known!! Walt

ronjohn · 02-11-2008, 10:31 AM

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Traverse City area.

I second the Traverse City suggestion. We've been there a few times including last summer and it's always great. We stayed up in Suttons Bay when we went this summer because the room rates in Traverse City were high.

Spoiler · 02-15-2008, 07:57 PM

Check out Silver Lake in Shelby MI I

Gimpy · 02-17-2008, 06:50 AM

any place north of Clare....." THE GATEWAY TO THE NORTH"

9th tine · 02-17-2008, 03:23 PM

There are alot of place's in the Upper peninsula that offer cabins for rent,Most are near water so you could go fishing or Hike around.
Shopping might be a few miles away,All depend's on where you rent the cabin.
Have you tried the Chamber of commerce,They usually have alot of info for you.
I wish you luck in your quest.

dsconnell · 02-19-2008, 05:55 PM

If you are looking for a quiet getaway... Go to the UP but if you like a place that has plenty to do and see then Traverse is the way to go!